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ON THE COVER Every once in a while comes a shoot so epic, it sets a standard for all the creative professionals involved. This is definitely one of those bar setting editorials. We call it “Spring Break Ken”, and it celebrates everything that the upcoming spring and summer seasons have to offer. In the story, Ken and his “bro’s” are vacationing and the party starts right at check in. They stumble upon a few “Barbie’s” at the pool and thats when things really heat up. A game of strip poker, a marker attack, and a pillow fight; all washed away by a steamy shower. Through it all, Ken and company don some colorful new styles of Marek+Richard Underwear Co. products. We get to know Dallas-based fashion designers Neil Marek and Richard Underwear... and Wednesday, the pug.

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From glam to ready-to-wear, we’ve got it all.

Check out our spring fashion feature and follow these new designers.

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Letter from the Editor In most magazines, the biggest fashion features are usually saved for the September issues. We aren’t most magazines.

We decided to feature some of the coolest new fashion trends, designers and shoots in our April issue. It’s spring, why not celebrate being able to put away our winter jackets and throw on some shorts? More than anything, we’re celebrating the difference in people’s designs and creative processes. More than following trends, these designers are creating their own paths in the world of fashion.

I love people who are creating their own way and their own opportunity because I can relate to them. That’s what we did with BLEEP, so when I see artists doing it in other industries, I can’t help but want to be supportive. It’s tough out there for someone trying to make their own way, but ultimately, it’s incredibly rewarding.

We’re in our third year producing BLEEP and I’m still being inspired by the artists I get a chance to talk to. There’s something to learn from each one of them and that’s part of what keeps me going as an artist. I get excited about people who are just getting started and people who have been doing it long enough to have advice to give.

I’m spending an hour of my life each week watching “Masterclass” on OWN. Basically, Oprah gives and intro to the person they are featuring and then you hear from that person about their life, what they’ve learned, etc. It’s fascinating because most of the people they have featured have been able to articulate, in a meaningful way, what they’ve learned in their lives thus far. For me, my favorite so far has been Jane Fonda.

In it, she says, “We aren’t meant to be perfect. We’re meant to be whole.” I feel that transcends my own inner process and extends to the artistic process of the people we feature in our issues as well. We create, not to be perfect, but because we have to. It completes us. No, it may not be perfect, but it’s true.

If you aren’t watching this show, you probably should be. It’s inspiring for artists of all disciplines. So are these folks in this issue. (I love that I found a way to work Oprah into this.)

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Editor-in-Chief Ryan Brinson Design/Decor Editor Lisa Sorenson Culture Editor Rachael Mariboho Business & Audience Development Manager Sarah Rotker Cartoonist Ben Humeniuk Cover Photography by Brandon Lyons Feature Editors: Juan Lerma Writers: Caleb Bollenbacher Amy Lane Danielle Milam Courtney Shotwell Lisa Sorenson Laura Seitter Alex Wright Feature Contributors: Katherine Morgan Nathan Robins All articles and photos are the property of the writers and artists. All rights reserved.

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HUNTER RYAN HERDLICKA LIVE AT 54 BELOW

Hunter Ryan Herdlicka brought his caberet to Manhattan on Monday, March 25th. In front of a soldout crowd at 54 Below, he sang some of Broadway’s most beloved standards, as well as some of his childhood favorites. More than just his stellar vocals, he brought his joy for life and his sense of humor to the stage, creating an all-together entertaining evening.

We at BLEEP have been fans of his for a long time and he didn’t disappoint. Paying homage to both Elaine Stritch and Bernadette Peters, both in attendance

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and both influential in his life since they shared the Broadway stage in A Little Night Music, Herdlicka was able to convey a youthful spirit as well as come across as an old-soul. His talent defies his age and he put on a damn good show.

Personally, the inclusion of music from Peter Pan both surprised me and set the tone for the evening in a really poignant way. Playful and powerful, Herdlicka’s show conveyed a genuine artist thriving in his environment. We BLEEPin loved it.

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Trading Mayberry For Twin Peaks

Growing up I had a pretty clear idea of what the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s looked like. They were bright (when they had any color), simple, a little fuzzy around the edges, and oftentimes accompanied with a happy-go-lucky soundtrack and a laugh track. Yes, my perception was based almost entirely on old television. Maybe not the best source now that I think about it, but it seemed consistent enough based on the likes of “The Andy Griffith Show,” “Leave It To Beaver”, and “The Monkees,” along with countless others.

And then I really started taking a deeper look at film. Old movies, I mean the really good ones, looked totally different from television. They were more alive, and the disparity between big and small screen was clear.

Eventually, however, things started to change.

Somewhere around the end of the 80’s people stopped cutting corners. David Lynch’s hauntingly awful “Twin Peaks,” which I maintain the ultimate love/hate relationship with, came to ABC in 1990 and everything was altered. There are more camera angles, increased depth of character, complex writing, and overall improvement in quality. Watching it now the show isn’t anything that impressive, but that’s merely a casualty of comparison. If you stand “Twin Peaks” next to what Hollywood was offering up at the time then the visual discrepancy is suddenly diminished.

In short, it looked more like a movie.

Fast forward twenty-something years and I’m sitting on my couch in a state of eager anticipation because I know that the new season of “Game of Thrones” is a matter of days away from premiering. The majority of reasons why I love this show aside, what’s really interesting here is how indistinguishable it is from the movies. It’s Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” films in miniature, where the only thing mini about it is the size of the screen I watch it on. Television has become an entirely different animal. It’s evolved, and as a result it is starting to surpass film in many ways.

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form storytelling with Hollywood quality. It’s no wonder that ratings are on the up and big-time movie actors like Kevin Bacon, Sean Bean, Zooey Deschanel and others are migrating to the small screen. Sure there are plenty of reasons for this that are probably largely technical – better technology means lower budgets for high quality product, a rule that encompasses much of the changeover – but I think the biggest reason, and the most encouraging one, is that television allows for greater depth and breadth of storytelling. Characters, even minor ones, can be developed much more over the course of a dozen hour-long episodes in a TV season than they can in a two-hour movie. Sub-plots can have substance. We can stop to take a breath. In a movie, almost every second has to be used for something that matters, because time can’t be wasted. That’s all well and good, but real life consists of wasted time, and the nature of the beast that is television allows for down time, which is relatable. Bringing epic stories to the traditionally “small” medium of television isn’t just a big idea; it’s a truer experience.

This entanglement of film and television over the decades isn’t quite art imitating life, but rather art imitating art. This raises the stakes to the point where fantasy comes much closer to being real. That means the door to escape is that much more accessible, and I’m okay with that.

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by Alex Wright

Branding Brandon

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y friends and I like branding the boys we have dated with nicknames. It’s easier to keep track that way. There was the professional baseball player, the shy butt grabber, the deviant Catholic and the 34 year old on the track to “finding” himself. The overeager heart surgeon, the British playboy, the closeted frat boy and the Irishman. However, there is one brand I have never felt comfortable placing on a dude: the boyfriend.

Since being in Los Angeles, I have become somewhat of a serial dater—I go out on a few dates, and as soon as it feels like it’s about to go down the “define the relationship” path, I get out. That is, until I met Brandon. Brandon and I had one of those adorable chance meetings that happen in movies. We saw each other in the airport over Christmas vacation, stealing glances and small smiles, but never speaking. Fastforward to two months later, and we see each other in a bar in the Valley. Craziness! Brandon liked to brand me, too. I was the actress and the writer, and he loved to ask me about projects I had worked on and whether or not I would write about him in the webseries. He was the cute airport guy, and I immediately branded our relationship with the adorable story of how we met. I loved to tell it, who wouldn’t? It seemed like fate, written in the stars at the Southwest Terminal Gate.

Things were going great, strangely great, so what did I do? I self-sabotaged. Like an idiot, I told him how I felt, and like a typical guy, he assured me that I could trust him. He liked me, he wanted to spend time with me, he found me “amazing,” yada yada yada.

However, he also agreed that he was really horrible at relationships and commitment. Should have been a red flag, right? A recipe for disaster: two relationshipphobes? Nope, not for me. I jumped in with more vigor than ever! I made a concerted effort to really try this time to trust someone. I wanted to open myself to loving someone. I wanted to let someone love me.

We both began making strides in our personal relationship battle, blissfully making camping trip plans, cooking dinners, even babysitting together.

We looked like a damn Hallmark card. That is, until he asked me to meet his family. What did I do? Did I get excited and say, “Yes, oh yes Brandon, nothing would thrill me more than meeting the important people in your life”? Nope. I brought up the branding talk, the talk I myself had avoided in all my relationships.

“Should I really meet your family if we don’t know what we are?” Within a weekend, we were done.

Branding Brandon became the death of us. I killed the relationship with my own poison.

The irony in this situation lies in the fact that when I finally allowed myself to trust someone, when I finally gave myself permission to believe all the “I’m different than most guys” bullshit I’ve heard ten million times, was when I really got hurt. Every fear, trepidation and anxiety I had about relationships was confirmed.

Basically, I felt really stupid. I felt the pain that I had inflicted on all my previous branding victims, and it burned. I guess, in someway, I feel scarred.

If I’ve learned something from my actor friends, it’s that we all seem to be really bad at entering relationships. We are tentative, untrustworthy, and paranoid. We are confident creatures onstage, taking risks and trusting our partners in scenes that have been laid out and crafted. We are open. We let our guard down. And the more your character reveals their scars, the more interesting they become. In life it seems like the more you reveal your scars to your partner, the more damaged you seem in their eyes.

Brandon tried to make amends, but it was too late.

I felt myself close down, and once that happens, it’s nearly impossible to go back. But, I guess he got what he wanted. I wrote about him. He is “that guy” in the magazine. He is branded.

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#designereyecandy by lisa sorenson

As a designer, I see a lot of ideas come to fruition.

Some are as simple as a perfect piece of art over that entry credenza or the perfect space plan. Some are as extravagant as a completely gutted bathroom or a custom office desk for a CEO. Much of an interior designer’s formative season is spent at the concept phase. College, internships and starter positions pretty much all revolve around conceptualizing plans for non-existent spaces or clients. However, there comes a time when those characters and their design needs all come out of the Narnia wardrobe and truly entrust their homes and work places to you and your ideas.

An idea is defined as a “conception existing in the mind as a result of understanding or awareness” and that is exactly what my clients expect from me.

Awareness and understanding. From observing them, I am able to get the think tank going and produce thoughts and “conceptions” which are expected to turn into realities to change the way they live or work in a space. I often remind myself how sweet it is to have my plans and scheming become part of someone’s everyday life and that fuels me further into creativity and a desire for new and grandiose.

One such grandiose idea of recent has been a custom dining chandelier. While not completely made from scratch, the idea was to combine many ready-made pendant lights into one luxe installation. With a client wanting everything nobody else has, this was the perfect opportunity to play with the possibilities; and, with the goahead from my electrician, I took pen to paper and devised the idea. While building a box to hang nine lights from as if one fixture seems benign, turns out it was a little drastic of a request. Literally a tall order, to be hung from a 15 foot ceiling, there was the thought of wiring them all through one spot and even the thought of how to ensure 9 glass lights don’t smack each other into obliteration which all made this a

bit…precarious. BUT as Wilde says, “An idea that is not dangerous is unworthy of being called an idea at all” so we marched onward.

Quickly changing from a couple hours to an all day install, this little “idea” of mine soon seemed unrealistic and unattainable. (If I didn’t have the best of the best contractors to work with, it may have actually been just that). As I stood under this artistic installation of light, upon completion, I was reminded why I love design. A dangerous and whimsical idea can become reality and it can make all the difference between a good space and a great one. A bouncing of light from one pendant to the next, suspended from a custom finished box, perched in a small but tall dining room, now has the obligation to become a conversation piece to every set of eyes that walks in.

This is a one-of-a-kind, daring idea brought to life with a little creativity, hard work and a love for that #designereyecandy.

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Robert frost wrote “poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words.”

While poetry can be the way we mortals are able to understand or express our deepest feelings, it is also a device often used in film to convey emotion or set a scene. Since April is National Poetry Month, this month’s BLEEP list celebrates five of our favorite poetry moments in film.

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“Four Weddings and Funeral” – Funeral Blues by W.H. Auden

John Hannah’s recitation of W.H. Auden’s Funeral Blues while standing over the coffin of his deceased lover is a poignant reminder that true love comes in many guises. When Hannah says the line, “He was my North, my South, my East and West”, it is immediately apparent that no love story, in this film devoted to love stories, will ever compare in emotion and depth to his.

“In Her Shoes” –I Carry Your Heart with Me by E.E. Cummings

e.e. cummings heartrending poem about a love that transcends all obstacles is read with moving affection by Cameron Diaz at the wedding of her sister, played by Toni Collette, in this film. Usually presented as a declaration of love between couples, in the context of this tale of sisterhood it perfectly encapsulates the complicated love these two sisters have for each other.

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“Out of Africa” – To an Athlete Dying Young by A.E. Houseman

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“Sense and Sensibility” – The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser

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“Dead Poet’s Society” – O Captain, My Captain by Walt Whitman

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While one of my favorite cinematic scenes, not just in “Out of Africa” but in all of film, is when Robert Redford washes Meryl Streep’s hair and recites Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner, the most moving moment connected to poetry is at the end of the film. With the quiet dignity she has shown throughout her time in Africa, Streep recites A.E. Houseman’s To an Athlete Dying Young as a final and fitting tribute to the unconventional man she loved.

Every once in awhile the words of a poem are perfectly suited to both the actor speaking them and the situation that engenders the moment they are spoken. This occurs in “Sense and Sensibility” when Alan Rickman, after pining for Kate Winslet for most of the film, reads to her stanza 39 from Book V Canto II of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene as she recovers from an illness. As he reads the line “for the there is nothing lost that may be found if sought” the audience knows that he has finally won Kate Winslet’s heart.

This is, arguably, the greatest film homage to poetry and its ability to inspire and transform people. Robin Williams, in one of his best performances, changes the lives of a group of students at a private school through his teaching of poetry. When he is unfairly fired, the students defy their schoolmaster and pay tribute to their teacher by standing on their desks and proclaim “O Captain, My Captain,” to Williams. O Captain, My Captain, an elegy written by Walt Whitman about the death of Abraham Lincoln, becomes a statement of gratitude by the students to a teacher who changed their lives.

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by Laura Seitter

Based on True Events – but we added some car chases.

The art of embellishment is an essential trade in life. We all practice it from time to time; I know I occasionally exaggerate a few details to make a story funnier or more exciting. When we strive to be entertaining, it is all in the delivery. We don’t lie – we amplify.

Hollywood is, of course, built on the art of embellishment. It can take everyday life and stretch it, adding a little more drama and a few more witticisms, until it becomes something we will pay money to see, no matter how contrived or unbelievable it may be. When we sit in those theatre seats, we agree to suspend our disbelief in exchange for a few hours of entertainment.

When a movie claims to portray actual events, however, it becomes prey to scrutiny. Where is the line that crosses from historical drama into fiction?

This year’s Academy Award winner for Best Picture, “Argo,” has been under fire for inaccurately depicting events of the Iran hostage crisis in 1980. Specifically, the film downplays the role of Canadian ambassador Ken Taylor in coordinating a rescue mission, and adds some harrowing chase scenes throughout the climax of the film. “Argo” was brilliantly executed by Ben Affleck, and has received several accolades for the screenplay and editing. Many, though, are questioning why the filmmakers were able to perfectly match the actors’ appearances to their real-life counterparts, but didn’t strive for accuracy in relaying true events.

As an avid history buff as well as a movie junkie, I can clearly see both sides of the argument. The preservation of historical fact honors those who have made sacrifices for something important, and that demands respect. In a film as politically charged as “Argo” there can be negative diplomatic implications to stretching the truth. Perhaps Affleck should have reevaluated the message of his film with regard to Canadian involvement and foreign policy to allow for

more recognition and credit to Ambassador Taylor.

Hollywood, however, is not bound by the confines of politics and diplomacy. It is meant to thrill and amuse.

History says that the six rescued Americans quietly slipped through airport security in Tehran with no difficulty. I, for one, believe there is little in this world less thrilling than an efficient and uneventful airport security line. “Argo” embellishes, and manufactures a few obstacles for the sake of suspense. The film accomplished its ultimate goal to entertain the audience, and that also demands a fair amount of respect.

We are almost always fine with suspending disbelief for a film. We applaud when the cute, plucky hooker nabs the millionaire in “Pretty Woman” and we never question why James Bond ages backwards. We happily buy into the deus ex machina of it all. Even when it comes to dramatic interpretation of historical events, audiences understand that it is just that – interpretation.

Still, the filmmaker must walk a fine line between producing an entertaining film and paying homage to the inspirational people that lived the reality. Except for Quentin Tarantino - that guy will just do whatever the hell he wants.

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The traffic problem Human sex trafficking in the United States. I was aware that it happened but not to the extent that it does. We’ve all seen the celebrity ads that speak out against it, proclaiming “Real Men don’t buy Girls.”

There’s sometimes a tendency to think that the problem just exists overseas, or just among foreign women smuggled in the U.S.--that’s hardly the case.

In 2005, the Department of Justice reported there have been an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 sex slaves in the U.S. The Super Bowl is the number one sex trafficked event in the United States every year-several nonprofit organizations and law enforcement officers are brought into the event (parking lots, stadium, bathrooms) to help prevent this from taking place.

for me. The statistics are graphic, sick, and wounded.

Now that we are aware, what steps can we take to help prevent these statistics from growing? There are a multitude of local organizations that you can sponsor, volunteer for or be a voice for. Something our generation is great at: talking about making a difference. We can talk all day long to raise awareness of political or social issues. When does the action take place? Find an organization in your area and make yourself aware of opportunities that are sitting before you. If this is something you’re passionate about, be active in taking preventative measures in your local community. Singer and songwriter, Natalie Grant is the founder of an anti-sex trafficking organization called Abolition International. Their mission is to end human trafficking and exploitation. Free Austin is an The New York Times states, “Human trafficking is organization based out of Austin, Texas to end human the illegal trade of human beings for the purposes trafficking and create allies against human slavery. of commercial sexual exploitation or forced labor; a Their goal is to do this by partnering with other local modern-day form of slavery; and the fastest growing anti-trafficking organizations. Musicians will ‘sing out’ criminal industry in the world.” against human trafficking in Austin. All proceeds go to benefit the above cause. Featured artists will draw The industry as a whole makes 32 billion dollars a crowd in with the intent of creating awareness in the a year--a figure higher than most fortune 500 community. They feel this benefits the organization companies will make this year. The United States is and allows an opportunity for locals to get involved the number one demanded country for trafficked in serving their community. children as well as the number one supplier of those children. Nationally, the US government is committed This issue is real. More real than I like to think about to prosecuting traffickers and assisting persons who on most days. Be a voice for the voiceless. Even if have been identified as victims of trafficking. In you decide not to take action, at least read about November 2003, the US Congress reauthorized the the industry. This is becoming a social issue and Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000. quickly. You don’t want to be the ignorant one in the The Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization conversation where everyone else is informed. What Act of 2003 provides resources and initiatives to assist I have listed above doesn’t even begin to scratch the the 18,000 to 20,000 victims of human trafficking who surface of what’s going on around us. are trafficked into the United States every year.

Here are a list of organizations making a difference Is human sex trafficking a problem world-wide? Of that I encourage you to get involved in: course it is. I just wasn’t aware that it was happening www.abolitioninternational.org right underneath my nose. The needs to be met by www.ijm.org these women and children are limitless, worldwide. www.mstproject.com The statistics shown in the U.S. made this industry real 18 BLEEP

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The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult

Danielle Milam

5 OUT OF 5 STARS “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”

Philip Pullman People, it seems, have an inherent desire to create.

Yet, creation can mean something drastically different to all of us. It can be a story told through song and dance on stage, an image captured though a lens, or even a tale woven through fabric. Despite these differences, one truth remains: everything created tells a story.

New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult, acclaimed writer of My Sister’s Keeper, is known for her captivating tales of ethical quandary. In her latest book, The Storyteller, she proves, once again, her own mastery of storytelling. However, she also highlights this truth about everyone’s desire to tell our own stories through our own chosen mediums.

Picoult actually spins three stories that weave unexpectedly together as she explores the nature of forgiveness in the context of one of the most horrific events: the holocaust. As each story twists and turns, the remarkable complexity of the book comes to life. Not only is there the main narrative, but also

a secondary fiction that reveals itself as an allegory to the monstrous nature of the Nazis. Pair that with a historical fiction account of a Jewish survivor and I was overwhelmed by the depth and life breathed into each of these stories woven seamlessly together.

There is also a subtle, underlying lesson about the need and desire of humanity to create as a means of storytelling. It is exemplified by the ex-nun who must paint her visions; the mortician who tries to put the pieces together of his own life and the faces of his clients; the bakers whose creations mimic the stories of their pasts and sustain the lives of those around them; and the survivor whose creation gives her and her fellow prisoners a reason to live.

By face value, this is a great story. What makes it a phenomenal novel is the hidden gem of the underlying message. It whispers to those of us listening very carefully, “Go. Create. Tell your stories.”

MUST READ FOR: THOSE SEEKING A NOVEL THAT WILL MAKE YOU THINK; THOSE INTERESTED IN THE HOLOCAUST; THOSE GRAPPLING WITH THE COMPLEX ISSUE OF FORGIVENESS; ANYONE WHO APPRECIATES GOOD LITERATURE. Want more book reviews?

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PAUL VICTOR

(actor, etc) MORE THAN JUST AN ACTOR LOOKING TO MAKE IT IN THE “BIG CITY,” PAUL VICTOR HAS HIS SIGHTS SET ON EVEN GREATER THINGS THAN BEING A STAR: MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR KIDS WHO NEED IT.

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Photos by Ryan Brinson

WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Pittsburg, Penn. I played football, soccer, WHERE DID YOU GO TO COLLEGE? basketball and I swam in addition to playing the I went to Point Park in Pittsburg for my undergrad. I violin, theatre and ballet when I was really young. majored in musical theatre and minored in dance.

We were only allowed an hour of television and I would save up my allowance and buy books.

WHY DANCE? Point Park is such an amazing dance program. If WHEN WERE YOU BIT BY THE THEATRE BUG? you don’t take advantage of the dance program, Kinda late actually. I didn’t start until high school. you’re wasting your money. Also, dance is that I played the violin for ten years and my freshman thing I love more than anything but I’m not year, I was in the orchestra. They did Suessical and technically good enough to do just that like a during rehearsals, I realized the cast was having concert dancer. so much more fun than I was. So the next year, I auditioned for the show, Beauty and the Beast, WHAT WAS THE POINT OF MOVING TO NEW and was cast as Lumiere...eventually. It was the YORK? Sunday night before tech week was supposed To do the Broadway thing. That’s where I want to to start and our Lumiere quit. The director called be and you can’t do that in Pittsburg. and asked if I could learn the part in a day. So I did. I quit everything else, focused on theatre and HOW ARE YOU TRYING TO REACH THAT GOAL? never looked back.

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people and doing the best I can. I’m also really trying to focus on keeping relationships I already have in really good places. I know that I tend to sort of be a loner, but I work really hard at keeping those relationships open.

WHAT’S BEEN THE MOST SURPRISING ASPECT OF AUDITIONING? I have to say, how informal it all is. In school, you’re taught to be incredibly dressed up and while that’s true in a sense, what I’ve learned is that you just have to be human in the room. Those auditions where I let go have been the ones that are the most successful for me. I’m surprised at how much fun I have auditioning too. I hated auditioning in school, but there is something freeing about being able to audition for people who don’t know you at all and they get to know you through your work.

WHAT’S YOUR DREAM? I want to be able to pay my bills doing what I love.

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Laura Osnes bounces from show to show, always doing really cool work and that’s the life most of us in those holding rooms want. But also, I really want to direct high school musicals. My program in high school was so influential for me and is why I enjoy doing what I’m doing. I went through the inner-city, under-funded schools and I feel like those are the kids who need the arts the most. I would love to start an outreach program for high school students or literally take over a drama program in a school.

WHAT INSPIRES YOU? I just went back to my high school and saw a piece I choreographed for their show. Those kids really inspired me. To see them afterwards and see how proud of themselves they were brought me back down to Earth and took me out of the madness that is life in the city. It was nice to just remember where and why it all started for me.

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WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Los Angeles, California.

WHEN DID YOU START PLAYING TOGETHER AS A BAND? We’ve grown up always singing together—whether it was around the house or performing at charity events/school gigs. We started playing together as a “band” a few years ago but refrained from performing as The Ceremonies so as to concentrate on getting our songs produced properly first.

WHERE DOES YOUR SOUND COME FROM? HOW DID YOU FIGURE OUT WHAT “THE CEREMONIES” SOUND LIKE? It comes from the same place any art comes from. The sounds are reflections of inspiration and introspection. Our influences have mutually shaped our mindsets. We make an active effort not to be anything but ourselves, so given our shared upbringing, figuring out what we sound like has 30 BLEEP

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WHERE DOES YOUR INSPIRATION COME FROM FOR YOUR SONGS? The notion of nostalgia. In much of our music thus far, I (Matthew) venture to capture grown-up ideas through the perspective of a child. When I write melodies, I aim to capture a familiarity for a time passed that does not exist within actuality. I like to feel that the melody is reminiscent of something I can’t quite place—for me, that’s the best sign a song can give that says, “hey, my meaning is resonating.”

WHY ARE YOU CALLED THE CEREMONIES? Ceremonies are communal gatherings that span the entire spectrum of human emotion. They range from the happy/celebratory nature of a wedding to the sad/mournful reality of a funeral. They are all encompassing events that mirror a sense of communion we would like to convey not only at

our performances but also through our art.

thoroughly enjoy films. We all create art on our own accord—Matthew finds his concentration in conceptual art through various mediums: poetry, WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER BANDS short films, photo, and performance—Mark invests ON THE RADIO CURRENTLY? his spare time in analytical writing and poetry— Well musically, perhaps we make more use of three- while Michael builds on his abstract painting part vocal harmonies and a classical integration of portfolio. Also, we really like the outdoors and… orchestral ensemble arrangement. We also have girls. three lead singers. But what most separates us is the fact that we are more interested in identifying WHAT’S YOUR DREAM FOR THE CEREMONIES? ourselves apart from the pigeonholing genre of art We’d like to influence our listeners to bring out the that often accompanies being a “band.” For us, the childlike artists within themselves, and realize the message in our medium carries more importance importance of keeping that facet of imagination than the musical content itself. We feel philosopher alive.

Marshall McLuhan’s equation where “the medium is the message” speaks exactly to how we intend to WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE BAND? get those messages across.

Our debut EP is soon to release, and we have performances lining up for the remainder of the WHAT ARE YOU INTERESTED IN OUTSIDE OF year. We will continue performing and creating, PLAYING AS A BAND? while unveiling new directions for our ideas and All three of us make an effort to read regularly, and endeavors—staying true to meaning.

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R E G G O L B e v o l we We take a look through the fashion lens of Landon McGregor, the curator of Fashion Goggled. Less concerned with what’s on trend and more concerned with wearing what feels comfortable, his blog shows a wearable way to make men’s fashion work in your everyday life.

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WHERE ARE YOU FROM? Style evolves with life experience. For me, it’s based I’m from the South- Marietta which is a suburb of on a series of ever expanding reference points. I think Atlanta, Georgia. music and art also played a huge role in the evolution of my style as well as traveling, my childhood & my WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO NEW YORK? incredible friends, it’s a mesh of it all.

I moved to New York to begin my hustle in fashion.

WHY DID YOU START BLOGGING? WHERE DID YOUR LOVE FOR FASHION ORIGINATE? To join the conversation on fashion and menswear in I think it’s innate. I definitely learned a lot about color, particular. It’s pretty easy to follow all the ‘menswear’ texture and mixing the two from my grandma and rules. Buy some raw denim, throw on a flannel, a blazer mother, who owned an interior design company when with some boots and call it a day. But what else can I was young. men try out?

When I was at Georgia Tech studying to be an engineer, I saw Givenchy’s Fall 2010 Couture show and WHERE DOES THE NAME “FASHION GOGGLED” I knew I had to be a part of what was creating this level COME FROM? of beauty.

It’s a play off of beer goggles. Fashion Goggled follows the trials and mis-trials of my personal styles.

WERE YOU A FASHIONABLE KID? My personal style isn’t always about playing it safe; Fashionable might not be the best way to describe it; sometimes the outfit might be a ‘miss’, but that’s ok.

I’d say I was fearless. Similar to now, I would get really into a look and stick to it, much to my mom’s dismay. WHY DO YOU THINK FASHION BLOGGING HAS One of the more memorable looks was baggy bikers BECOME SUCH AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE shorts paired with cowboy boots. I was obsessed.

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a huge supporter of magazines- there would be no fashion blogging with out them- at least as we know blogs today. But, they aren’t personal or customized.

With a blog roll, you can select custom content that fits your style & outlook on fashion.

WHAT SETS YOUR BLOG APART FROM OTHER FASHION BLOGS? With so many great blogs out there, it’s hard to say.

But in the world of personal style, I try to keep it just that; personal.

WHAT’S THE GOAL OF FASHION GOGGLED? I like to think of it as a ever-evolving project. One where I meet new people, get to see new brands & constantly work towards a strong taste level.

WHAT DO YOU DO APART FROM BLOGGING? WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT? I spend a lot of time and energy thrifting; but I love the hunt and finding a gem.

WHAT’S YOUR DREAM? I’m making my way through it now.

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WHEN DID YOU START DESIGNING CLOTHES? I started designing clothes when I was in middle school, reconstructing clothes I had purchased and creating new pieces. I began hand-sewing first. Then my first year in college, I was acquainted with the sewing machine and absolutely fell in love because I then knew I could create masterpieces from scratch.

WHAT WAS THE CATALYST FOR STARTING DEVIANT REBEL? I love making clothes and I have the mind of an artist.

Being able to create looks that are different from the norm and that people admire, the logical decision was [for me] to create my own line. Sometimes I even shock myself with the pieces I complete because once my sketch becomes a reality, it exceeds my expectations.

HOW DID YOU ASSEMBLE YOUR TEAM? My team consists of my sister Rocket and my public relations executive Shatara. Rocket has a unique sense of style and I had to make her my style designer. She is great at combining and accessorizing my pieces to create a final look that viewers love. Shatara loves to network and socialize so I realized she was a great asset to the company because she works hard to get Deviant ReBeL Clothing noticed by the public eye. My mother is my support system, she has been there for me through everything; picking me up from shows, dropping me off, getting me to and from fabric stores and supporting my overall love for designing.

WHERE DOES YOUR INSPIRATION COME FROM? My inspiration is deep-rooted in my imagination.

It branches out into the world around me consisting of anime, various cultures, color, people, patterns, buildings, cartoons, shapes, etc. I am deeply in love with Marilyn Monroe, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Harajuku culture.

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garment that I make. I have a wild aesthetic and that reflects in the clothes that I make, whether it’s the fabric, the design features or the overall silhouette. I like my designs ignorant and over the top.

WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED? I am located in Boston, Mass.

WHO IS THE WOMAN YOU ARE DESIGNING FOR? The woman I am designing for are between the ages of 17 and 45. They have a unique sense of style, they love custom clothing and they don’t mind standing out in a crowd. My pieces are dramatic and when you put on a Deviant ReBeL Clothing piece you must exude your confidence and dress outside the box, unleashing your inner rebel.

DO YOU FOLLOW THE LARGER FASHION TRENDS? Absolutely not, everyone else is trying to follow the trends and why should I? I do what I want!

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH WITH YOUR LINE? I hope to save the world from conformity one outfit at a time. I want everyone to know about Deviant ReBeL Clothing because my line is not just about outfits, it’s an attitude.

WHERE CAN WE GO TO SEE MORE OF YOUR DESIGNS/PURCHASE PIECES? Our website is DeviantRebel.com which is where viewers can see many of the pieces that I have created, the online store is coming soon and will be attached to our website also. www.facebook.com/deviantrebel www.instagram.com/deviant_rebel www.twitter.com/deviant_rebel

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Photography- Brandon Lyon Art Direction and Fashion Styling- Juan Lerma at The Dragonfly Agency Prop/Set Styling- Cassandra Willis Makeup- Jerrad Trahan and Shawn Cude Hair Styling- Megan Tyler at The Dragonfly Agency Photography Assistants- Steven Chan, Adam Hughes Models: Thomas Avery at The Campbell Agency as Ken Ashley Lacamp at Paige Parkes Management, Olivia Vandengerg at The Dragonfly Agency, Alencia Lewis at The Campbell Agency, Benjamin Watlington at The Dragonfly Agency, Bryer Lappin, Neil Marek, Robbie Richard, Wednesday the pug Wardrobe from the Marek+Richard Underwear Co. Tropicool, Game Boys, Woof, and Nughtycal Collections worn throughout. Womens swimwear and lingerie provided

by Trousseau of Dallas. Womens jewelry provided by Ditto Boutique Dallas Special thanks to the NYLO Hotel Southside Dallas for the use of a lifestyle suite and the rooftop swimming pool and SODA bar in this shoot.

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WHAT INSPIRED YOUR LOVE OF FASHION DESIGN? Neil Marek: The short answer, “Project Runway.” As corny as it sounds, fashion reality TV first inspired me to pursue a career in apparel design (never underestimate the influence of Tim Gunn). An artsy, fartsy kid from the very start, I saw fashion design as the perfect way to translate my creative energy into a productive career.

I’m not really sure how to describe it, but there is something I find so exciting about clothing as a medium for self-expression. Especially when you consider the fact that we spend most of our lives in the clothes we wear.

Robbie Richard: I’ve known for quite some time that I wanted to make a career out of clothes. I’ve always worked in fashion retail, where I learned a lot about the business side of fashion. After school, I set out to create a brand of my own and tap into my entrepreneurial spirit, a characteristic I also discovered at an early age.

Pursuing a degree in fashion design at the University of North Texas was probably one of the most rigorous experiences I’ve ever been though. It truly tests your dedication and commitment to the art of apparel design. But I made it through to the other side and now I’m building on the experience by pursuing my passion of running a clothing line.

energy when developing our collections, and if you’re not having fun designing men’s underwear then you’re doing something wrong.

We also take pride in our production process. All Marek+Richard products are American made and manufactured in Dallas. Being made locally allows us to better control the quality of our merchandise (which is very important to us) and creates more flexibility in our production model to better serve our retailers and online customers. Basically we’re able to offer more undies for you to choose from and get them to you quicker without using slave labor. A win/win for everyone don’t you think?

WHO IS THE AUDIENCE YOU WOULD LIKE TO TARGET? M+R: Men of course. But seriously Marek+Richard’s underwear, tanks and tees are for stylish guys who want to have a little fun with their casual wardrobe. We set out to offer a variety of themes within the collections so that we appeal to a range of customers from the classic to the more trend driven. But with that being said we have noticed consumers of the female persuasion being drawn to M+R tops and asking about our plans for a women’s wear specific line. All in good time ladies.

We also are looking to attract the attention of consumers WHERE DID YOU TWO MEET? who wish to support American manufacturing. Whether M+R: We met while pursuing degrees in fashion it be out of national pride or for socially conscious design at the University of North Texas. The UNT fashion reasons, more and more people are buying Made in program is small but mighty and you end up spending U.S.A. merchandise. a lot of time with the same group of people during the span of four years. The seeds for Marek+Richard were With such a small canvas to work on, how do you planted during our senior year when we set out to keep your design ideas new and fresh? one day create a fashion line together. That day came M+R: Our individual collections are designed around sooner than later and after a brief semester abroad in specific themes/trends and offer a range of knitwear China; with funding from generous prizes/awards won including tanks, tees, hoodies, jocks, briefs, trunks and through competitions such as Scion Driving Fashion, even long johns. We feel that this separates us from The Fashionistas Young Designer Showcase, and the other underwear labels in the market.

Neal Hamil Agency’s Little Black Dress Competition; When designing we look for inspiration wherever it we began developing the first collections for our finds us, whether it’s in a visit to the Museum of Natural Marek+Richard line.

History or a trip to the supermarket. Design influences are everywhere but we love to look at youth culture, WHY MEN’S UNDERWEAR? street fashion, fine art, and movies when creating M+R: Why not? The fashion industry is a tough one to our collections. Staying abreast of the latest trends in break into, so we thought it would be a good idea to start menswear is also important for marketability. out in a market segment where there was less saturation.

The production volume and fabric economy is easier to WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR manage when you are manufacturing smaller garments. MAREK+RICHARD UNDERWEAR CO.?

Also underwear requires less investment capital and we M+R: We would like to expand our product base saw it as a sustainable platform for a small business to into other apparel categories such as men’s swimwear, be built upon, especially in these tough times. But apart wovens, and outerwear. Perhaps even a women’s line from it all, we knew it would be fun to design men’s is possible within the next five years. Ultimately we underwear. would love to create an entire lifestyle brand within the Marek+Richard label that includes accessories, décor WHAT IS YOUR DESIGN PHILOSOPHY AT and even fragrances. And hopefully before you know it MAREK+RICHARD UNDERWEAR CO.?

Marek+Richard will become a household name.

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Models: Erika Leshon Oliver & Weslee Acts Makeup Artist & Hair: Amanda Cano & Patti Seelbach Stylist: Eric Oliver Jr. On Weslee: Halogen blazer, Alexis Bittar drop clip earrings, Virgins, Saints & Angels ‘Magdelena’ necklaces, Kate Spade NY ‘belle elliana’ feather clutch.

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Prada ruffle blouse. Uptown Consignment 214.528.4400. On Erika: Alexis Bittar drop earrings, Cara cameo pendant necklace, Sue Wong ribbon trim illusion bodice dress. Nordstrom Northpark 214.231.3900.Gold cuff.

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Halogen blazer, Classiques Entier cropped pant, Alexis Bittar drop clip earrings, Virgins, Saints & Angels ‘Magdelena’ necklaces, Aexis Bittar dome ring & ‘Dust’ skinny tapered bangles, Kate Spade NY ‘belle elliana’ feather clutch, Christian Louboutin Decollete 554. Nordstrom Northpark 214.231.3900.

Prada ruffle blouse.

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Donna Karan Collection tweed jacket, Vince Camuto cuff ankle pants, Jessica Simpson ‘Lacey’ bib necklace, Miu Miu crystal heel sandal. Nordstrom Northpark 214.231.3900.

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St. John ‘New Shantung’ coat, Vince Camuto cuff ankle pants, Alexis Bittar drop clip earrings & dome ring, Glint pleated satin clutch, Miu Miu crystal heel sandal. Nordstrom Northpark 214.231.3900.

Theory ruffle blouse.

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Donald Hayes’ designs are striking a cord with women who want to make a statement. We talk with the designer about his company, Design Lab Inc. & where his style comes from.

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WHERE DID YOU GROW UP? I was born in Louisville, Ken. and raised by grandparents until my mother got out of the service. So I have a lot of old school values instilled in me, “yes sir, yes ma’am” the whole nine. When I was in third grade, my mother moved us to Alexandria, Vir. WHAT WERE YOU INTERESTED IN AS A KID? I was interested in art. I used to doodle a lot and art has always been a big part of who I am. I remember playing in the creek catching tad poles, riding my bike with my best friend Ebony, and food. It was just very care free….a real childhood.

WHEN DID YOU START TAKING NOTICE OF WHAT PEOPLE WERE WEARING AND HOW IT WAS CONSTRUCTED? For years I have had a love for fashion.

My sophomore year in high school, I had an assignment to pick a picture out of a magazine, cut it in half and then draw the other half that I had ripped off. I think this is what sparked it. I don’t think it’s until you’ve come into your own and have a true sense of your own personality that you develop your own unique sense of style. Fashion is a form of art. It’s brief glimpse at a person’s personality. The more I got into fashion, the more I paid attention to all the details of how a garment moves, the fit, etc.

AT WHAT POINT DID YOU START WORKING WITH FASHION? In 2005, I took my original artwork and turned them into wearable art, creating a limited edition graphic tee line called Love & Rock (www.loveandrock.com).

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I thought it would be cool to have people walking around wearing my art work.

WHAT DID YOU DO TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW CLOTHES ARE CONSTRUCTED? To learn more about how clothes were constructed, especially after not really being recognized as a fashion designer by the Cleveland fashion scene, I enrolled at Virginia Marti College of Art and Design.

I have learned a lot from my fellow designers over the years and by playing close attention to my own clothes. I’m also a merchandiser for major retailer and that allows me to really get a close look at different brands and the quality of mass manufacturing. I pay close attention to the finishings on garments.

of style and the “it” color for each season. I draw inspiration from movies a lot, my everyday life, art and sometimes even someone else’s sense of style. I like to make things that are different, statement pieces and I have the upmost respect for designers like the late Alexander McQueen for his out-of-the-box creativity.

You can never forget the legacy he left behind. I also love design duo Viktor & Rolf. I love their over-thetop creativity with a very whimsical spin. With that being said, I like to take those elements, step out the box with a touch of fantasy and tailor down a bit to be marketable without losing my vision for sake of selling a garment. I’ve found it’s more important for me to express myself the way I want to rather than trying to fit into someone’s box.

WHAT ARE YOUR DESIGN INFLUENCES? Because I want to stay true to my own vision/voice as a designer, I try to stay away from fashion magazines and other designer’s collections. I also try to stay away from trends, but am mindful of them in terms

WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW WITH YOUR DESIGNS? Currently I’m wrapping up my spring collection for 2013 and adding a few menswear pieces. For this collection I was inspired by the artist Solange. I love her keen sense of style and the way she’s not afraid

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of color and mixing prints. I wanted to take that style and weave it throughout my collection. I did a lot of mixing of fabrics and patterns but I also incorporated some soft neutrals in coral and white for those who are scared of color and vibrant patterns. I think the collection is very eclectic and I made a lot of separates to keep it very versatile by giving the option of mixing and matching different pieces.

WHAT’S YOUR DREAM? I think my dream is quite simple: I want to make a living doing what I love every day. I want to inspire others to follow their dreams and at the same time, I want to be in a position one day to help others. Showing at NYFW and becoming a household name is cool, but I want my life to truly have meaning. I feel blessed even now to have created my own job (Design Lab Inc) that’s WHAT’S NEXT? helping to bring together creative professionals and I will be pairing up with fellow designer and close create a sense of home but I want to do it on a bigger friend (@anton_designs) work on a collaborative scale. collection called DNA (D. Hayes & Anton Zbarzh). Our design aesthetics are totally different, but despite the HOW CAN PEOPLE GET YOUR DESIGNS? differences, this should make for a very interesting People can find my work at collaboration. This collection (Spring 2014) we plan www.instagram.com/designlab216 to show/debut it in September during NYFW at WWW.DLHAYES.COM the official off-site location at the Helen Mills Event Center in the Manhattan Arts District. This will be a more trendy line, more commercial but still with an edge.

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CAY, Artist, 27 from Portland, Oregon

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? I would describe it as wacky.

I dress in a so-called “space age” way. I usually dress the same kind of way every day.

Patterns are m absolute favorite things. I don’t wear pants very often, unless I’m doing art, so I just like to wear whatever I like.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE THAT YOU’RE WEARING? My poncho is actually my favorite piece. I actually got it from a thrift store. I really like it because it has all these sparkles on it!

I love my purse as well. It’s a traditional piece that you would wear with a kimono, but I thought that it would work really well with a poncho.

HAVE YOU ALWAYS DRESSED IN A SIMILAR FASHION? I would say that I’ve always dressed like this.

In Japan, which is where I’m from, everyone dresses the same way. My style didn’t fit in very well there. I like to dress differently while everyone else likes to dress like, well, everyone else.

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Actor, etc.

I am…watching Kathy Griffin and recovering from the weekend.

I’m here because…its easier to take over the world in NYC than in Pittsburgh.

What makes me happiest is…nailing an audition.

The color that best represents me is…red. What I hope to accomplish today is…spend some time outdoors. My best friends are…the weirdest people I’ve ever met. I can’t live without…cereal.

Between an Olympic champion or an Oscar winner, I’d rather be…napping. If I wasn’t me, I’d be…someone less fly. I like it best when you…teach me something new.

God is…around here somewhere. I’m hungry for…cereal. I cry… at beautifully crafted theatrical moments.

Style means… having an opinion. I want to go…everywhere. The most obnoxious sound in the world is…a heady mix.

What makes me weak is…a high belt.

At this exact moment, I’m passionate about…finishing my audition calendar so I can go for a run before work.

I crave…attention...and a Tony.

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