Viva Bangkok Issue 21

VIVA

Bangkok May 8th 2013

Villa Maroc

Mercedes Launch “The Player” Chef ’s Gala Dinner

ATTA Jewellery Brio Italian

Your What s On Guide to This Week in Bangkok

Daily Events Click on event for more information

Four Regions Thai Set Menu @ Babble and Rum. Until June 7th.

Night Shift @ The Rooftop Gallery. May 10th 2013 June 10th.

You Dee Me Suk @ Bangkok University Gallery. May 6th June 6th.

Buddhadasa Bhiku Exhibition @ Kathmandu Photo Gallery. Until June 30.

Beat the Summer Heat @ Dream Hotel. Nothing can cool you off better than an ice­cold glass of your favourite refreshing drinks and dip in the Dream Pool.

Until June 30th.

Summer Cuisine @ Hong Teh Chinese Restaurant. Hong Kong Chef Lau Chi Kwong has created a special Chinese summer menu. Throughout May. Hip Herbs @ Studio Bar. Talented mixologists shake, blend and stir up a Thai herb sensation throughout May. Chen Man Exhibition @ Met Bar. April 25th to May 31st. Chen Man is China s leading fashion photographer.

Exhibition Gerrit Engel: Berlin @ ASA­Center, Siam Discovery. Attention Architecture, Photography and Berlin lovers! The photography exhibition Gerrit Engel: Berlin will be opening on Tuesday, 7th May at 18:00 in the ASA­Center, 5th Floor of Siam Discovery and be running until the end of May. Phantom of the Opera @ Muangthai Rachadalai Theatre. May 7 to June 9.

White Asparagus Promotion @ La Tavola & Wine Bar. May 8th ­ 31st.

Hong Kong Dim Sum Festival @ Flavors. Guest Chef Ng Shiu Wa and Chef Fung Tat Fai from the award winning Marriott Café Restaurant from JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong. May 1st ­ 13th.

East Meets West @ Luna Sky Garden Cafe. May 1 ­ July 31.

Hardware Artware @ ATTA Gallery. Jewellery exhibition by five female artists from three northern European countries. May 2nd ­ June 2nd.

Playfest 2013 @ Black Box Theatre. Six productions by Bangkok University Theatre Company. Until May 26th.

Hokkaido Food Festival @ Two Forty Eight Café & Bar. May 1 June 30 Time Remapping @ 100 Tonson Gallery. April 25th­ June 16th.

Thai Tapas Promotion @ Beer & Bites, Ambassador. Until May 31st.

Mango Creations @ Am Cafe / Espresso. Until May 15th.

Pharmacide Arts @ BACC. Pictures, sculptures and videos. Until May 26th.

Make Life Sweeter with Summer Ice Creams @ Four Seasons Bangkok. Until May 31st.

Cynthia Utterbach @ Bamboo Bar, Mandarin Oriental. The jazz sensation performs every night except Sunday until June 30th.

Non­Being by Itself @ The Art Center, Chula. Until May 18th.

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Wednesday May 8th Biz Markie @ Q Bar. Nobody Beats the Biz, and it s been that way since 1987.

Six Pack Army @ Levels. The ultimate ladies night in Bangkok.

Lazerface Party @ Demo. DJ girls from High Energy.

A Schubert Evening @ Siam Society. Sonata for Arpeggione, The Trout.

Run BKK + Models Can Dance @ Bed Supperclub. Every Wednesday.

Ladies Night @ Axis and Spin, Continent Hotel. Wednesdays.

Vinyl Pharmacy @ Apoteka Lux. Old Skool hiphop Wednesdays.

Girl Gangs @ Narz. Every Wednesday ladies get five free drinks before midnight!

Spank Me Wednesdays @ Cafe Democ. The Silom nightspot introduces a regular naughty new theme night. Every Wednesday.

Burlesque Wednesdays @ Levels. Capture the spirit of Burlesque with live performances from some of Bangkok's best dancers. Sexy outfits and scantily­clad young ladies.

Super Foxes Ladies Night @ Bash. Belted, buckled and booted!

Glitch Wednesday @ Glow. With DJ Oum and Guests.

Minimal / House / Techno / Electro Above Eleven Ladies Night @ Above Eleven. Salsa music and 50% discount for ladies drinks.

Wednesday Acoustic Jam Session @ Beer Vault.

Featuring Vvienna and Band. Every Wednesday from 8pm High Heels and Lipstick Night @ Platinum Lounge, Novotel Bangkok Platinum Hotel. Every Wednesday. Buy 1 get 1 free drink plus 10 baht discount will be provided per inch of heel!

Block Party ­ Ladies Night @ Q Bar. Every Wednesday.

Ladies Free entry all night plus a free drink.

Barrio Latino @ Nest Rooftop. Every Wednesday. Latino inspired music and cocktails.

Lobby Party @ Sofitel So. Every Wednesday ­ the only lobby party in town, with two for one drinks and the latest sounds from guest DJs. The longest happy hour in town!

Thai Teriffic @ Koi. All Thai DJs ­ every Wednesday.

Mercedes Launch Party

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Mercedes held a lavish cocktail reception at Central World to launch their brand new CLA­ Class sedan.

Held at the shopping centre s enormous forecourt area, under canvas and under the stars, the event featured hot musical performances by leading Thai artists Gene Kasidit (above) and Burin (right).

The Mercedes­Benz CLA­Class is a compact executive four­door sedan.

Based on the platform of the Mercedes­Benz A­Class compact car and the B­Class compact car, the new model was formally launched at the January 2013 North American International Auto Show.

Photos by Paul Hutton.

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings

Discover Latin Passions with Trader Vic s New Cuban Band Trader Vic s restaurant at Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa is famed for its uniquely exotic cuisine, inspirational setting and live entertainment. Now, taking its original concept one swinging step further, Trader Vic s proudly announces its new passionate Cuban band Cuba Si , who will be performing live every night from 7:30 pm to midnight until 15th October 2013.

Cuba Si originates from Matanzas, a Cuban city that is well known for its sensational Afro­Cuban style music. The energetic band is made up of four exceptional musicians. Jorge Luis Montana Ruiz plays the piano, sings and is the group s musical director. Yoly Jane Moreno Santana, Yuliedy Sanchez Rodriguez and Danae Collazo Portuondo form the band s vocals, dance and percussion talent.

Together they create a sensual feast for the senses and an unforgettable night. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Teaching for a Good Cause As part of the Spirit to Serve , 26 Pastry Chefs from Marriott Hotels and Resorts in the Asia Pacific region displayed their community spirit recently by teaching children from the Rajvithi Home for Girls how to prepare and decorate cupcakes at Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel.

Additionally, Pastry Chefs and children joined hands to sell the cupcakes to the public around the Ratchaprasong area to raise funds for the Rajvithi Home for Girls to provide welfare services and aid for needy children.

Weekday Saver Promotion at GLOW Pratunam GLOW Pratunam proudly presents a special promotion for weekday stays (Monday ­ Thursday) with Weekday Saver .

Book a Deluxe Room at only THB 2,970 net for two consecutive nights or more, receive complimentary breakfast for two persons and free Wifi. Enjoy shopping at the popular fashion outlets and local vendors in the Pratunam district.

The Weekday Saver promotion is available from now until October 31st, 2013.

Thursday May 9th Zaap Party @ Muse. Single Ladies Night. Beer buffet party.

Takkyu Ishino @ Bed Supperclub. With support from Dan Buri.

The Ghost Inside Live in Bangkok @ The Rock Pub. J Jetrin Night @ Fallabella and Monkey Bar. David Guetta Live in Bangkok @ Bitec, Bangna.

Ambar Ladies Night @ Four Points by Sheraton. Prosecco deals!

Sukosol Ladies Night @ Sapphire Bar. Spanish­style ladies night fiesta.

F Party @ Love F Bar. Exclusive models night with free shisha.

Latitude Lounge Ladies Night @ Banyan Tree. Every Thursday until June 30th.

Future Funk @ Grease. Every Thursday ­ some seriously funky tunes.

Model Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Thursday.

Funk Soul Brother Thursdays @ Playground Bubbles and Mixology.

Ritual Thursdays @ Q Bar. Make Thursday nights a ritual at Q Bar. Thursday Live! Nest Rooftop presents Johnny O and Tapanee Manaves.

Vibetown @ Route 66. Every Thursday ­ mayhem, sexy people, unlimited drinks and off­the­wall jammin beats & four DJs. Too Sexy Thursday @ Levels. Every Thursday ­ Three Free Drinks for Ladies before Midnight.

UB Rising @ Bash. Each and every Thursday night the UB Radio crew will be showcasing their stable of cutting edge DJs. CM2 Ladies Night @ Novotel Bangkok On Siam Square. Now every Monday and Thursday.

Pintsman Privileges @ The Pintsman. Ladies Night ­ Every Thursday.

Tokyo Lights @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Thursday ­ electro, deep and tech house.

Massive Thursday @ Narz. Get Five Free Drinks Before Midnight.

DJ Nut, MC Coga, DJ Don and DJ Champ. Ladies free entry.

Rewind to the 80's @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. Every Thursday.

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The Player

An exhibition by Atipong Padanupong at Serindia Gallery

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Chefs Ga

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ala Charity Dinner The executive chefs of 25 leading hotels in Thailand, and Thai Airways International, are joining forces for this year s prestigious Chefs Charity Fundraising Gala Dinner.

Most of the participants met up at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel on May 2nd to take part in a press conference to explain the aims of this year s fifth edition fundraiser.

This annual culinary charity extravaganza involving a total of 26 Executive Chefs will once again raise funds for the Border Patrol Police schools under the Patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn as well as underprivileged children in Northern Thailand.

Confirmed to take place on 17th July 2013 in the gracious presence of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in the Royal Ballroom, Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, the charity event will feature a nine course menu, with chefs teaming up to prepare specific courses.

This year the wine pairings will be entrusted to Siam Winery who will exclusively provide a large selection of wines and champagne imported from around the world including France, New Zealand, Austria and Chile.

In addition, their popular Monsoon Valley wines from the Winery s own Hua Hin Hills Vineyard will be made available.

Photos by Paul Hutton.

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Brio: A Taste of Tuscany

Assistant manager Mukda Bee Thongchote, right, with Rukahya Yaya Sa­a, left, and Suwarit Richie Sukpeng

Bangkok residents have no need to travel to Italy to conjure up the ambience of Tuscany. A short cruise along the Chao Phraya to the Anantara Resort and Spa s Brio will surely suffice, with the Italian Restaurant providing all the homely comforts of a grand old Tuscan villa.

Here diners have the opportunity to savour the varied tastes of Italian home style cooking with traditional favourites including fresh handmade pastas and pizzas from the wood fired oven, complemented by an impressive collection of fine Italian wines.

Culinary promotions are often to be found, as well as the always available a la carte menu. The eatery has just finished a special pizza promotion featuring Chef Danilo Sangrigoli, the three time World Pizza Champion in Speed and Quality Baking. He also holds the Guinness World Record for baking 504 pizzas in 103 minutes.

The restaurant s new promotion features the always popular white asparagus, freshly prepared daily by Brio s new Italian chef, Michele Laiso, left.

The slender vegetable is a seasonal delicacy in northern Italy in April and May, but can be found daily at Brio until June 15th.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

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Pizza Chef Danilo Sangrigoli made a recent visit to Brio

Rukahya Yaya Sa­a tries out Brio s very own Italian Vespa motor scooter for size

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Brio s new white asparagus promotion features dishes such as Risotto Aragosta Ed Asparagi (white asparagus risotto, Maine lobster and bisque sauce), top.

Zuppa Di Asparagi (white asparagus soup, salmon and mascarpone ravioli), above.

Capasante E Asparagi (flame scallops, white asparagus puree, broad beans and baked ricotta), left.

Friday May 10th

House of Joy @ Nest Rooftop. Bangkok s best DJs will be raising much­needed funds for the Children of Baan Unrak!

Trasher Now @ Sonic. A celebration of 80 s music s greatest hits.

Skream and Benga @ Bed Supperclub. Support: DJ Orawan.

Bee Lincoln @ Glow. Presented by With Love.

Black and White @ Velvet. Bangkok s favourite house duo are back.

Adesse @ Grease. The rising star from Manchester's Prime Numbers label.

Glamourpuss @ Q Bar. The new Friday night theme with Mikey Mike.

Playfest 2013. Biloxi Blues @ Blackbox Theatre. 10th ­ 12th.

Bastard Pop @ Bed Supperclub. Every Friday. Featuring DJ Knaz.

Chef Kinki Goes Urban @ Kinki Rooftop. Every Friday.

Friday Flight Night @ The Club Khaosan. House, Electro, Big Room, Funky and a two hour happy hour promotion. Every Friday.

Manga @ Koi Fashion Lounge. Every Friday ­ featuring DJ Birz and DJ Andre.

Funky Fridays @ Leapfrog Rooftop Bar, Ramada Encore.

Every Friday ­ DJ Mello.

Mon Cheri Models Night Special @ Narz. Every Friday. Hip Hop / RnB. Ladies Night @ MyBar, Dusit Thani Hotel.

Stray Cat Fridays @ The Pintsman. Every Friday night journey back to the rockabilly rock of the 50 s.

Roctopussy @ Bash. DJ Octo is Roctopussy ­ every Friday.

Speakeasy Funky Friday @ Hotel Muse. Every Friday.

Thank God It's Friday! @ The Reflexions. Every Friday.

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Saturday May 11th Flute Concert Douceur Venante De France @ Thailand Cultural Centre.

80 Years Lo Thurawanich @ The Bureau of The Royal Household Theatre.

Timeless classics from some of Thailand s most revered singers.

Khaozil in Bangkok @ Velvet. Music and art combines as Japan s Khaozil come to town.

Grunge @ Nest Rooftop. A Night of 90 s Indie Music.

Subconscious @ Grease. DJ Dragon and friends will keep you on your feet.

Model Night @ Love F Bar. Every Saturday. Groups of five get a free shisha.

Tonight Saturday @ Dickinson s Culture Cafe. Every Saturday.

Workout Saturday @ The Club Khaosan.

XXL @ Bed Supperclub. Size does matter, and Bed is super­sizing their Saturday nights, with DJ Tech 12 raising the bar.

Substance @ Bash. Every Saturday in the main room.

With Darren Mac and Kimball Collins.

Saturday On Ice: All You Can Eat Every Saturday @ Utage Restaurant.

Stirred + Rolled Sake Cocktails + Maki Creations @ The Glaz Bar. Every Saturday.

Sunday May 12th Sunday Buffet Brunch. We have brunches galore in our weekly Events round up: Events Weekly Vivid @ Velvet. Models get five free drinks every Sunday.

Just One Last Time @ Fallabella and Monkey Bar. B600 entry with free drinks.

Remedy @ Apoteka Lux. Your weekly dose of Sunday bass, beats, eats and treats.

Sucka Free Sundays @ Q Bar. A regular Sunday institution.

After Party @ Bash. Party hard at Sucka Free Sunday at Q Bar, then come to the late late after party!

Dubstep Sundays @ Cafe Democ. Every Sunday ­ an event that's played a huge part in the development of dubstep since day dot.

Soundset Sundays @ Levels. Every Sunday on the terrace.

Atarichi Sunday @ Utage. As much Atarachi cuisine prepared table side, including Wagyu Beef, Alaskan King Crab, Oysters, Amaebi Sweet Shrimps, Lobster, Tiger Prawns, Hokkigai Clams and more.

Madness Night DJ Battle ­ Zuper L vs. Skinny Mark @ Safe House.

Live every Sunday.

Marta Mattsson

HARDWARE Artware ATTA Gallery’s new exhibition

Deborah Rudolph

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Sarinya Numsom Prasertsan takes a look around the exhibition on opening night.

A group of five jewellers have joined forces in an exhibition described as an intensive and compact connection full of tension .

The five began working together around 18 months ago, searching for alternative ways to display their contemporary jewellery.

All hail from northern Europe, with Deborah Rudolph and Francisca Bauza representing Germany, Mata Mattsson and Lisa Bjorke hailing from Sweden, while Nina Sajet originates

from Holland. Their exhibition can be found at ATTA Gallery in the OP Garden in Soi Charoenkrung 36 until June 2nd.

Atty Tantivit, who runs ATTA Gallery, describes the works as little fragments, links and colours which are connected to each other points towards one direction. Their reason is not always visible at first sight, but by using them and by taking a deeper look under their surfaces, they open up another world a world full of new information that connects people together.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton.

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Monday May 13th Salsa Bachata @ Leapfrog, Ramada Encore. Every Monday.

Caliente! Caliente! With DJ Pepe. Free nachos, performances.

CM2 Ladies Night @ Novotel Siam Square. Now every Monday and Thursday. The party that pampers ladies.

Mojito Mondays @ Nest Rooftop. Buy One Get One Free!

Choose from a delicious selection: Classic Mojito, Peach and Ginger Mojito, Hazelnut Mojito etc.

Boom Box Mondays @ Q Bar. Hailing from the land of the rising sun DJ To­Ru eases you into the week with some classic hip hop, both old and new! Free entry all night.

DJ Queen P @ Playground ­ every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Tuesday May 14th Skins Party: The Playground Part 1 @ Demo. Freestyle dress code.

BYP Gets Kinky @ Kinki Rooftop. Bangkok Young Professionals visit Rain Hill for their latest get together.

Velvet Ladies Night @ Velvet Nightclub. Every Tuesday.

DJ Queen P Rules @ Axis and Spin. Every Tuesday.

Explicit Tuesdays @ Levels. Chill Out, Jazz, Deep House, House, Tech House with DJ Smiley, DJ Neil Thorpe, DJ Brandon Neville.

Free entry.

Italian Tuesdays @ Patummat International Buffet Restaurant, The Sukosol. Buffet dinner smorgasbord with an Italian theme.

What The Fox! @ Leapfrog, Ramada Encore. Ladies Night with free flow red wine, mojitos and martinis ­ B99 per glass net.

Radiotron @ Q Bar. Midweek party hosted by Bangkok s favourite son and the coolest kid on the block, DJ Knatz.

Flix Bkk Models Night @ Flix. Every Tuesday Flix welcomes all Bangkok models for a night of partying.

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Villa Maroc You Must Remember This

It may not nestle on the shores of the Mediterranean, but Pranburi s Villa Maroc brings all the charm of Morocco to the long sandy beaches and tranquil waters of the Gulf of Thailand s shoreline in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province.

it has apparently been money well spent, with the unique property boasting an atmosphere unlike anything else in the region.

Even the cuisine has been imported, along with an Now in its fifth year (after around two years of construction), experienced Arabic chef who has trained the kitchen the resort is a showcase to all things Moroccan, from the staff in the fine art of Moroccan cuisine. He departed well planned architecture to the imported furniture and for climes closer to home recently, but not before artefacts, which were all acquired in Morocco itself. instilling his methods within the appropriately named Casablanca Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch and Villa Maroc cost around 500 million baht to develop, and Dinner, the Casablanca features the most popular

Moroccan dishes alongside a wide ranging Thai and International menu.

The resort features an array of suites to cater to all tastes. There are 15 villas to choose from, ranging from the three storey Royal Villa to the two storey Pool Courts, which are built around an open courtyard. All villas are suffused with natural daylight, have views of the sea, and provide private ornate swimming and bathing areas.

Patrons can round off their pampered stay by making use of the Sherazade Hammam and Spa, which provides the best in Arabic healing and comfort.

Words and photos by Paul Hutton

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Latest Offers/Happy Hours/Happenings

Advance Purchase Promotion at S.M. Grande Residence S.M. Grande Residence presents a value promotion for every early bird with Advance Purchase . Book any Deluxe, One Bedroom or Two Bedroom suite 14 days in advance and receive a special 15% discount, starting at THB 2,593 net.

Or book a room seven days in advance and receive a 10% discount, starting at THB 2,745 net. The Advance Purchase promotion is available from now until October 31st, 2013.

S.M. Grande Residence is located on bustling Sukhumvit Road in the heart of downtown Bangkok and close to the city s main business district. The residence is also within easy walking access to the Nana BTS sky train station, exciting tourist hotspots, dining venues and leading shopping centres, making life in the city easy and convenient. The residence features 103 comfortable rooms, 89 with fully equipped kitchens. Whether staying for business or leisure, long or short term, as a single or with family, you can enjoy very comfortable accommodation and a wide a range of facilities. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

A Sensory Evening with Sensi Wine

Sunday Brunch Now Served at Zeta Café

at Silver Waves Restaurant Mr. Adrian Brown, General Manager of Chatrium Hotel Riverside Bangkok organized a sensory evening with Sensi Wine at the hotel s Silver Waves Restaurant where Mr. John Pesci, the wine maker, presented five exclusive Sensi wine parings with a selection of wonderful dishes created and cooked by the hotel Executive Chef Andrew Brown and his team. Sensi is a premium collection with a rich history from the Tuscany region of Italy.

Photo shows, from left, Executive Chef Andrew Brown, Mr. Adrian Brown, Ms. Kanthida Srinoi, Senior Marketing Officer of Wine Dee Dee Co., Ltd., Mr. John Pesci and Mr. Therdsak Pawitpanich, the hotel s Director of Food and Beverage.

Sunday Brunch at Holiday Inn Bangkok Sukhumvit 22 is ready to launch!

The Sunday brunch includes items such as rock lobster, tiger prawns, river prawns, red snapper, fresh salmon, fresh oyster and fresh sea bass for the seafood lovers. For meat lovers they serve grilled and roasted beef, lamb and pork.

Other stations include live cooking, Thai station, Japanese station, Chinese Dim Sum, noodlesstation, cheese station and so much more.

A specialty dessert station offers sweets, cakes and ice cream.

Sunday Brunch at Zeta Café is served every Sunday from 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Price per person is at THB 699++ including soft drinks and THB 999++ per person including beers, wines and spirits.

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Movie of the Week

Bangkok International Motor Show 2013. Movie by Paul Hutton, Bangkok Scene.

VIVA Bangkok Media Kit 2013 Online advertising is the way of the future.

As more and more publications look to digital formats to reach their audience so their popularity grows.

Many experts predict the coming end of print media as we now know it.

According to a recent paper on Thoughts about the Future of Advertising , the question is not will advertising continue to be an important tool of communication for business but simply, what forms will advertising take in the future?

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