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Christmas is one of our favourite times of year, with the air filled with the delicious scents of mulled wine and mince pies, the city alight with beautiful twinkling decorations and the feeling of nostalgic excitement all around. It’s the extra community spirit that makes the season so unique, with events such as the Burning the Clocks parade which will fill the streets on December 21st, a tradition now synonymous with Christmas in Brighton, whatever your beliefs. The festive period is also a time for giving, and with our Handmade Christmas gift guide not only will you find beautiful and distinct presents for all, you’ll also be supporting local talented makers and designers. For others, indulgence is the word of the season, and our delicious recipes in this issue will help get you started, whether you’re entertaining friends and family or just fancy a December treat. All of us at Inside Brighton and Hove Magazine wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Head to page 21 for a festive gift from us to you! As always we’d love to hear what you think of our magazine; Send questions and comments to: info@insidebrightonandhove.co.uk or via Twitter @InsideBrighton. You can also Like us on: Facebook.com/InsideBrightonHove And why not join our Pinterest community too.

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Issue Five | December & January 2012/13 06 out & about » A look at festive events including Burning the Clocks.

16 ON SCREEN » A guide to new releases this Christmas including Peter Jackson's 'The Hobbit'.

24 FOOD & DRINK » Festive recipes, perfect for entertaining this Christmas.

10 UNplugged » Previews on upcoming gigs, bands to look out for and where you can find them playing.

18 Handmade Christmas » A gift guide of local artists and makers.

26 Health & Well-being » Kate Tilston and Ross Skilton give us tips on feeling your best this New Year.

14 ON STAGE » Highlights of upcoming theatre productions.

22 FASHION » Get ready to sparkle in the fashions of the party season.

30 BRAIN TEASER » Test your general knowledge with our seasonal themed crossword.

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EVENTS

Out & About CHRISTMAS ARTIST OPEN HOUSES 1st - 2nd, 8th - 9th, 15th - 16th December Various Locations

iew and buy artwork directly from the artists and makers in their homes and studios, as once again they open their doors for the Christmas Artist Open Houses festival. Covering the first three weekends of December, it is a perfect opportunity to find affordable and unique Christmas presents from a range of exhibiting artists. aoh.org.uk

DUKES AT KOMEDIA Opens 7th December | Komedia, Gardner St After many months of work and planning, the Duke of York’s will be opening its brand new three screen cinema this December, finding its home within Komedia on Gardner street. The three extra screens will allow The Duke of York’s to expand its already eclectic and very popular programme of cinema, alternative content, music, special events, cult and classic repertory and 06 | INSIDE MAGAZINE

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unique nights. The new cinema will benefit from state of the art digital projection, plus new entrance and mezzanine level bars. picturehouses.co.uk

RARE BRAND MARKET 7th - 8th December | Brighton Corn Exchange The Rare Brand Market is coming to Brighton Corn Exchange just in time for Christmas – find all your gifts under one roof! At the market, small, stylish brands that you won’t find on the high street are hand-picked and curated together into a unique pop-up shopping experience. The Rare Brand Market acts as your personal shopper, providing inspiration and fresh yet affordable gifts. Entry is £4 with £1 going straight to charity. therarebrandmarket.co.uk

CRAFTAGANZA 8th - 9th December | Fabrica Gallery Designers, crafters and makers from around Brighton will be setting up shop once again at Fabrica for another

edition of the great Craftaganza market. Expect a huge array of stalls selling all sorts of beautiful handmade items, from jewellery and trinkets to screen prints, knitted items and home furnishings. brightoncraftaganza.wordpress.com

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EVENTS

R oya l Pav i l i o n I c e R i n k

BURNING THE CLOCKS 21st December | 6.30pm Since it began in 1994, Burning The Clocks has become a festive Brighton tradition that feels as old as Christmas itself. Acting as an uplifting antidote to the excesses of a commercial Christmas, paper and willow lanterns are paraded through the city before being burnt on a huge bonfire on the beach. Each lantern maker becomes a part of the show as they invest the lanterns with their wishes, hopes, and fears and then pass them into the fire. This year Boho gelato have made a special ice cream flavour to celebrate the event - their chocolate, cinnamon and blood orange with fig ripple concoction will be on sale until the day of the parade. burningtheclocks.co.uk

ROYAL PAVILION ICE RINK Until 20th January | Royal Pavilion With the Royal Pavilion as a backdrop, the real ice rink is unique seasonal fun for all of the family to enjoy. This year Jamie Oliverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fabulous Feasts have set up a pop up restaurant serving delicious festive drinks and dishes 08 | INSIDE MAGAZINE

made from great quality British produce. royalpavilionicerink.co.uk

CASCADE POP-UP SHOPS AND CREATIVE WORKSHOPS Various dates and locations Cascade gets festive, with a packed programme of events and workshops giving you the chance to make, shop and socialise. Restore, remake and revive turning pre-loved materials into covetable new items and gifts in a social and creative environment, where no previous crafting experience is required. Highlights of the winter programme include Festive Fabric Decoration making (1st, 6th December), Japanese-style kanzashi flower workshop (2nd December) and the fabulous Winter lampshade workshop (6th December), where you can create handmade lampshades from re-purposed fabrics. Booking essential. cascadestyle.co.uk

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MUSIC

The Fall 4th December | The Old Market Lead by founder Mark E Smith, The Fall have been touring and recording for over thirty years. It may be a long time since the release of 79’s Live at the Witch Trials, but the band’s huge and exciting back catalogue, as well as their constant re-invention, secures their place as one of the most the pre-eminent live working group of the modern day.visi.com/fall

RIZZLE KICKS 6th & 7th December | Brighton Centre Rizzle Kicks return home to Brighton as part of their biggest UK tour to date, playing two dates at the Brighton Centre due to such high demand. With Stereo Typical now a platinum selling album, the boys will be bringing with them their biggest hits including Down with the trumpets, Mama do the Hump and new single Round Up. rizzlekicks.com

MARTHA WAINWRIGHT 7th December | St George’s Church Martha Wainwright will be crossing the Atlantic, arriving in Brighton for a special Christmas show at the beautiful surroundings of St George’s Church. With new record Come Home to Mama released in October, Martha continues to demonstrate her vast and emotive vocal range, particularly on the stunning Prosperina, the last song written by her late mother Kate McGarrigle. marthawainwright.com 10 | INSIDE MAGAZINE

ROLLER TRIO 10th December | Komedia Hailing from Leeds, Roller Trio have seen a pretty good year with rave reviews and a Mercury Prize nomination for their debut album, featuring their unique mix of experimental jazz, alt rock and electronica. Rock riffs, angular drums, electronic loops and multiphonics mark them out as a powerful new band not to be missed. rollertrio.com

PATRICK WOLF 11th December | St Mary’s Church Patrick Wolf celebrates a decade of music with this special acoustic concert in St mary’s Church, Kemp Town. With five records under his belt, Patrick will be digging deep into his catalogue, performing different

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MARTHA REEVES AND THE VANDELLAS 18th December | Concorde 2 Motown superstar Martha Reeves returns to Concorde 2 this December, bringing along the original Vandellas and an amazing full nine-piece band. Expect all the classic hits including Dancing in the Street, Heatwave, and Nowehere to Run. missmarthareeves.com

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SLow Club 18th December | The Haunt Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Thanks for Nothing at The Haunt this December, as Charles and Rebecca, AKA Slow Club, return for a festive show, bringing along support from The Voluntary Butler Scheme & Babe. slowclubband.com

The XX

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After winning the Mercury Prize with debut album xx, and second album Coexist heading straight to number one in the charts, The xx continue to secure their place as one of the UK's best current bands. With live shows filled with their brand of sulky, oxymoronic loud-quietness, expect an evening of atmospheric electricity. thexx.info | Tickets available from brightoncentre.co.uk

Following the release of their debut album, the Californian band are heading out on a European tour; stopping off at The Hope this December. Their self-titled album is masterfully produced by Nick Waterhouse, beautifully arranged and filled with short two - three minute gems that reverberate, jangle and evoke nostalgic sounds of early Stones and nugget volumes. allah-las.com

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THEATRE

ON Stage Haunting Julia

4th - 8th December | Theatre Royal

ulia was a musical prodigy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Little Miss Mozart they called her. At 8 years old she was writing symphonies, by the age of 19 the world was at her feet. Until her body was found lying in a pool of blood. Twelve years have passed, and Joe her father, has never stopped asking why. Did she really take her own life? Or was someone else with her on that fateful night? Strange sounds and signs have begun to haunt the shrine Joe has built to his lost daughter. Tonight he wants an answer....... and he will get it. atgtickets.com/brighton

Still standing you 5th December | The Basement Still Standing You offers a supremely direct and strangely subversive glimpse into the relationship between two performers. With a dance idiom entirely their own, they shamelessly seek out what they mean to each other. Are they friends, partners, lovers, rivals or even enemies? Their only instruments are their bodies, the intensity of 14 | INSIDE MAGAZINE

Still Standing you their boyish friendship and the ability to combine anger and love in one all-encompassing embrace. thebasement.uk.com

Hansel and Gretel 6th - 9th December | New Venture Theatre In this adaptation by Helen Nelder, the powerful story of abandonment and resilience that has long captured the imaginations of children and adults everywhere will be celebrated in a magical production full of warmth, humour and quite a few sweets! This production marks the storyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bi-centenary and a perfect way to enjoy a traditional story this Christmas. newventure.org.uk

9 to 5: the musical 10th - 15th December | Theatre Royal Leave your daily grind behind and join in on the fun with 9 To 5: The Musical, based on the hit movie and featuring original songs by Dolly Parton. The show centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical bigot of a boss. Teaming up and

taking care of business, they conspire to take over the company, discovering there’s nothing a man can do that a woman can’t do better. atgtickets.com/brighton

Rocky Horror Show 20th December - 5th January | Theatre Royal Back once again at the Theatre Royal, the world’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll musical Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show is celebrating its 40th anniversary with this party production! Ready to thrill you with non-stop pelvic action and timeless classics including the infamous Time Warp, plus plenty of naughty moments to dig your stilettos into. atgtickets.com/brighton

Quartermaine’s Terms 8th - 12th January | Theatre Royal Rowan Atkinson stars as the kind but utterly hopeless teacher St John Quartermaine in this humorous but

ultimately moving tragicomedy set in a 1960s English language school for foreigners. An almost permanent feature in the staffroom, Quartermaine is always available to listen to the problems of his self-obsessed colleagues – but his future looks precarious with the arrival of a new school principal. atgtickets.com/brighton

Calamity Jane 10th - 12th January | The Shoreham Centre Adur Theatre Company, an amateur drama group, has a great reputation for presenting alternative pantomime at Christmas time, and this year is no exception as they bring the panto version of Calamity to The Shoreham Centre. This rollicking Wild West adventure features well known characters such as Pocahontas and The Milky Bar Kid, and follows Calamity Jane as she emigrates from Yorkshire, England, to the American Wild West, expecting to share in her brother’s goldmines. adurtheatre.co.uk

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FILM

ON SCREEN The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Directed by Peter Jackson | Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen & Richard Armitage Released 13th December

ard to believe that it’s almost been a decade since The Return of the King, the final film of the Lord of the Rings trilogy was released. Based on the much loved JRR Tolkien novel, Peter Jackson now brings his cinema magic to The Hobbit which follows the young Bilbo Baggins on his first adventure sixty years before Frodo’s turmoil with the One Ring. An Unexpected Journey is the first of three films to come from the book. After being approached out of the blue by the notorious wizard Gandalf, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves seeking to reclaim their lost kingdom from the fearsome dragon Smaug. On a journey that sees escapes from deadly orcs, goblin tunnels and giant spiders, the dwarves (and Bilbo himself) will realise there’s more to hobbits than meets the eye. 16 | INSIDE MAGAZINE

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Seven Psychopaths Directed by Martin McDonagh | Starring Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson & Sam Rockwell Released 5th December Martin McDonagh and Colin Farrell reunite after 2008’s In Bruges. After his friends kidnap a gangster’s beloved Shih Tzu, struggling screenwriter Marty inadvertently becomes tangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld. Marty is going to get all the focus and inspiration he needs, just as long as he lives to tell the tale.

Pitch Perfect Directed by Jason Moore | Starring Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow & Rebel Wilson Released 21st December We’ve got high hopes for the all-singing Pitch Perfect, if anything for Bridesmaid’s Rebel Wilson’s perfectly timed lines as the self-titled ‘Fat Amy’. Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition.

The impossible Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona | Starring Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor & Tom Holland Released 1st January In 2004 the devastating Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami hit Southeast Asia. This is the true story of one family’s survival in the wake of the disaster, caught with tens of thousands of strangers in one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time.

Les Misérables Directed by Tom Hooper | Starring Anna Hathaway, Hugh Jackman & Russell Crowe Released 11th January A new adaptation of the hugely successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel. Set in early revolutionary 19th Century France, released prisoner Jean Valjean, breaks parole to create a new life for himself while evading the grip of the persistent Inspector Javert.

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Life of PI Directed by Ang Lee | Starring Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan & Adil Hussain Released 20th December This visually stunning tale of adventure and discovery comes from Ang Lee, based on Yann Martel’s bestselling novel. After the ship transporting animals from his father’s zoo is struck by a storm, Pi finds himself adrift in the Pacific Ocean with a zebra, a hyena, an orangu-tan and a 450-pound Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, all aboard a 26-foot lifeboat.

Directed by Quentin Tarantino | Starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz & Leonardo DiCaprio Released 18th January Django, a slave with a brutal history with his former owners, lands himself face-to-face with Germanborn bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz on the trail of the murderous Brittle brothers. Only Django can lead him to his bounty, with a promise of freedom upon the capture of the Brittles dead or alive.

Lincoln Directed by Steven Speilberg | Starring Daniel Day Lewis, Sally Field & Tommy Lee Jones Released 25th January Set in America as the Civil War continues to rage, Steven Spielberg’s latest film follows president Lincoln as he struggles with continuing carnage on the battlefield and as he fights with many inside his own cabinet on the decision to emancipate the slaves.

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Handmade Christmas With a host of talented local designer makers creating beautiful trinkets, jewellery and home wares, opt for a handmade Christmas and find perfect unique gifts for your loved ones away from the high street.

esignosaur create striking and unique necklaces, rings and brooches from a range of acrylic and cherry wood. Their laser cut accessories mainly have a prehistoric theme, adding a burst of fun to any outfit. They’ve introduced a range of festive items for Christmas, including these intricate ROARBalls, £9. Their jewellery is available from Porta in the North Laines, and from designosaurYEAH.etsy.com

creenprinted Batman print by Hello DODO, £10.

Hello DODO are playful printmakers who create typographical designs, often featuring clever visual tricks. The designs are available as screen prints, tote bags and cards and you can buy online via: hello-dodo.blogspot.co.uk

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ame the purrrpetrator with this hand printed children’s T-shirt by Angela Chick, available in sizes 3-4 and 5-6 years, £17. This cute illustration is also available as a tote in a variety of colours, along with lots of other great designs. Angelachick.com

ooshpie specialises in hand-bound books and illustrated homewares, such as these oversized screen printed tea towels, £7. You’ll find her at Craftaganza on 8th and 9th December at Fabrica Gallery, or visit mooshpie.co.uk for requests and commissions.

he Tiny Boat art print by Beetle Cherry, £20, a limited edition gesso print by Hove based artist Claire Munday who creates illustrations and artwork full of imaginary adventures and friendly animals. Buy online at beetlecherry.com Also available from LMNOP, 17 Montpelier Place, Brighton.

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ew to the Brighton craft scene, I like CATS knits and illustrates accessories featuring cats and other animals, such as these knitted cat face brooches, £6.50. You will find him at lots of craft fairs in early December, and you can also buy online via his website i-like-cats.co.uk

ove Raccoons Illustration, aka Deborah Ballinger, creates beautiful stationary and gifts, as well as a bespoke design service. These Woodland Critter temporary tattoos, £4.70 make beautiful and unique gifts for lovers of animals and body art alike. Find the Raccoon Press at loveraccoons.co.uk.

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im Fawcett is a professional artist who creates beautiful canvas paintings based on any favourite photograph, making a truly one of a kind gift. Ranging from £75 for black and white and £175 for colour, you can commission Tim via email timfawcett@rocketmail. com or visit him at JAG Open Studio, Arch 280, Madeira Drive, Brighton.

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FOOD & DRINK

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CARAMELISED RED ONION • GARLIC BREAD • MULLED WINE These rich, indulgent recipes are quick and easy to follow, and will be sure to get you feeling festive on a cold winter’s evening. They’re also perfect for when entertaining friends and family.

Pre-head oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6 and remove the camembert from any plastic packaging. Use a knife to pierce the rind, stuffing the holes with the garlic rosemary, place back into its wooden box and into the centre of the oven for around 20 - 25 minutes until the camembert and garlic are soft through. Enjoy warm from the oven. Serves 2 1 whole camembert (in box) • 4-5 cloves garlic • 4-5 sprigs rosemary

This recipe allows for the onions to caramelise naturally without the addition of sugar. Heat the olive oil in a large pan and add the chopped red onions, simmering gently on a very low heat for around 30 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the balsamic vinegar glaze one tablespoon at a time to taste, continue simmering for a further 10 minutes. At this stage stir and check the onions regularly so they don’t burn. The caramelised onions make a delicious accompaniment to the garlic bread and camembert. Serves 24-5 medium red onions) • 4 tbsp olive oil) • 2-4 tbsp balsamic vinegar glaze

Make garlic butter by combining olive oil, crushed garlic and seasoning with plain butter. Cut the loaf into slices and spread with garlic butter, heat in the oven for around 5 minutes. Serves 2 1 rustic loaf of bread • 2-4 cloves crushed garlic • 4 tbsp butter • 1 tsp olive oil • pinch of salt, pepper & dried basil

Mulled wine is the perfect festive drink, and easy to make – simply combine all ingredients in a large saucepan, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, and gently heat. Serve warm in heatproof glasses, and you’ll find your home filled with the delicious scents of Christmas spices! Serves 2 1 bottle red wine • 50g brown sugar • 1 cinnamon stick • 2 star anise • 2 cloves • 1 orange, sliced • 1 lemon, sliced INSIDE MAGAZINE | 25

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HEALTH & WELL-BEING

A small step to better health

fter an overindulgent Christmas season, many of us make unrealistic New Year resolutions about health and fitness that we often fail to keep. Well, we needn’t put so much pressure on ourselves; even a small increase in activity can make a huge difference to long-term health. Research has shown that long periods of sitting or lying down throughout the day can lead to an increased risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s and diabetes, as well as shortening our life expectancy. In fact, inactivity might have a more negative impact on our health than being overweight! The more we can get up and move about, the better! Evidence suggests that a minimum of 30 minutes of daily activity can reduce such health risks, as well as having a positive impact on blood pressure, energy levels, depression, osteoporosis, pain from arthritis, quality of life... The list goes on! I’m not suggesting you join a gym, unless you really want to; it’s much easier to make permanent changes to your activity levels if you find something you enjoy or something you can easily fit into your day. Many of us have a sedentary lifestyle: using public transport or driving to work/shops/social engagements, working at a desk for 8 hours then coming home and 26 | INSIDE MAGAZINE

sitting on the sofa to unwind, watching TV, lying in bed and sleeping for several hours. Even so, it is surprisingly easy to find 30 minutes or more in which to be active and although longer periods of activity are better than shorter ones, we don’t have to do it all in one go; there are lots of ways to increase your activity throughout the day. Maybe walk or cycle to your destination, park your car further from the shops or office door, take the stairs instead of the lift, or get off the bus a stop early. Could you walk to your colleague’s desk to discuss something in person rather than picking up the phone or emailing? Perhaps take a stroll around the block in your lunch break. Even something as low in activity as getting up during TV ad breaks to make a cuppa or standing and doing the washing up instead of putting it in the dishwasher can help, because standing demands a lot more of your body than sitting or lying. It all adds up! If you are going to do just one thing in the New Year towards improving your health, get up and be a little more active! For additional health tips or information about osteopathy, visit www.southdowns-osteopathy.co.uk or follow me on Twitter @Rossteopath

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hy is it that we all choose the New Year to “give up smoking, get fit, eat more healthily, join a book club etc.?” Yes, it is a New Year and the traditional time for resolutions but it also tends to be grey, cold and wet, we’re paying off Christmas and it seems almost impossible to be motivated! We set ourselves all these goals to change sometimes lifelong habits and then wonder why it’s such a monumental task so…. this year, why not chose to do it differently? Begin the year by listing the things you would like to tackle or change and instead of deciding to start them all in January, plan for them throughout the year. Look at key times for you – are you under extra pressure at work during certain months? Are there times when childcare creates obstacles? Factor these things into your plan and don’t create extra pressure for yourself So, if fitness is on your agenda, be realistic – are you going to make yourself go to the gym/out for a run in the depths of January/February or could you start a healthy eating plan and build up to exercise a couple of months into the year when the world seems a more promising place? 28 | INSIDE MAGAZINE

Start with something small you know you can change, as this will start your motivation by creating a sense of achievement. I work with many clients focusing on the task in hand. So many of us are so busy at looking at the bigger picture it just seems too daunting to tackle. If you break this down into bite size chunks and then plan your changes throughout the year, it will feel more do-able and you are more likely to succeed. The thing about changing habits is commitment and that’s taking one small step each day but making sure you take that step. You want to start running? You don’t need to start with a Marathon. Commit to learning to run and gradually build up practicing every day and then this too will become a habit but a positive one. It’s the same with all your goals, start small and grow. Focus on the end reward, how you will feel at the end of the year when you know you’ve achieved some of your goals if not all of them? Imagine what it will feel like to be able to tell people you’ve “quit smoking and have done for 10/12 months now?” The answer is FANTASTIC! Good luck & Happy New Year. Kate Tilston Life coach www.katetilston.co.uk

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