Playita Issue 31

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¡A Grito Pelado!

Por Jose Chaves

REFRANES En Costa Rica tenemos una gama amplia de Refranes o “dichos” comúnmente usados por toda la población.

Algunos son más populares dentro de una generación que otros, pero al final todos nos expresamos con estas frases que tienen un sentido muy específico y particular.

Happy Hour 9:00 pm - 12:00 pm Every Day

Así pues “a quien madruga, Dios le ayuda” porque al “camarón que se duerme, se lo lleva la corriente” más aún sabiendo que “cuando el río suena, piedras trae”.

Road of Manuel Antonio, Quepos Phone: 2777-5107

Por lo tanto “quien tiene tienda, que la atienda y si no que la venda” pues “en guerra avisada, no muere soldado” y por supuesto “más sabe el diablo por viejo, que por diablo”.

,1'(; ,1',&( Jungle Fever

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News from Playita

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Siempre “a lo hecho, pecho” ya que “la suerte de la fea, la bonita se la desea” pero “más vale pájaro en mano que cien volando”.

THE TIDE/LA MAREA:

Si les digo que “perro que come huevos ni quemándole el hocico” por lo tanto el “agua que no has de beber, déjala correr”.

Manuel Antonio Gaymap Pag 10

Hemos visto como “una cosa piensa el burro y otra el que lo arrea” sin embargo “al mal tiempo, buena cara”.

April-­May

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Quepos Gaymap

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Directory

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Tips About Playita

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Entertainment

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* Playita is the name given by locals to one of the beaches in Manuel Antonio which attracts a high concentration of gay and lesbians from Costa Rica and visitors from all over the world. This beach is accessible just two hours before and after high tide.

Yo creo que “a palabras necias, oídos sordos” y “quien siembra vientos, recoge tempesta-­ des”.

CREDITOS Director: Jose Chaves Productor: Paul Sfez Diseño: Diego Hidalgo Colaboradores: Tim Dwyer, Michael Matthews,

Para finalizar “no hay mal que por bien no venga” y “al que le cae el guante, que se lo plante” porque “el que las hace, las paga” y “todo sapo muere aplastado” ya que “a Dios rogando y con el mazo dando”. Q

Todd Pequeen

Ventas: Paul Sfez -­ Tel 8836 0024 paulsfez@gaytourscr.com

Todas las opiniones expresadas en este medio son entera responsabilidad del autor.

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Jungle Fever

aytOurs Costa Rica and HMC Pride are proud to announce JUNGLE HEAT, an international gay event featuring four nights of incredible parties and 4 days of exciting adventure in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica´s primer gay beach destination. This party will take place July 21-­25, 2011.

Nighttime comes alive 4 nights of dance parties featuring the hottest DJ’s spinning the best in international house, dance, HOHFWURQLF PXVLF PL[HG ZLWK ORFDO ÀDLU Come with your friends and meet new ones.

The event is being promoted in the United States and Canada by Diann Feleppa in Florida and in Costa Rica by Keith Blackbun from Hacienda Matapalo and is attracting a lot of excitement in the gay community. Details are available on Facebook and on the web at HMCRPRIDE and GaytOurs Costa Rica. Make your plans now to attend the hottest event of the year. Q

During the day GaytOurs will be organizing adventure tours featuring whitewater rafting, canopy zip-­line safari, kayaking through the mangrove forest, and jungle adventures on horseback and four trax. For the more leisurely, there will be sunset boat tours and a visit to a vanilla spice plantation.

¡Saludos! )HVWLYDO GHO 2UJXOOR Costa Rica 2011 En el marco del Día Nacional contra la Homofobia

GH PD\R 22 DP Plaza de la Democracia Felicitaciones a los organizadores

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Estelle Mansuelle CERTIFIED TOUR GUIDE

Visit of Manuel Antonio Park

Mondays 2X1 IN BEER Martes-tuesdays (closed) Martes-Tuesdays

Wednesdays Open Bar 8pm to 12mn

Thursdays 2X1 IN BEER Fridays STRIPPER NIGHT Saturdays SHOW & STRIPPER Sundays 2X1 IN BEER Every Day Todos los días

Personalized attention

Open from 5 pm

HAPPY HOURS

Contact:

Cockteils 5pm to 7pm

Dir.: Frente a 2da. entrada del Pájaro Azul

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Tel.: 2777-1314

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Fodor's - "The Best of Costa Rica" section -

â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are only two places in all of Manuel Antonio on this list, The Manuel Antonio Park and the BARBA ROJA Restaurant.â&#x20AC;?

& Sushi Bar

Ottawa Citizen: Barba Roja, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica "One of the Top 5 Places in the World to Stare at Water"

"See it Costa Rica" 2009 Fodor's: Barba Roja, Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

"with glorious panoramas of MA, this is one of the areas most popular eateries, as much for the setting sun as for the daily menu, which specializes in seafood dishes"

Open every day. Sunset Happy Hour 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Tel/Fax 2777-5159 / Tel 2777-0331 www.barbarojarestaurant.com

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News  from  Playita By  Tim  Dwyer

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am  blessed  in  that  when  I  wake  up  in  the  morning  I  can  look  out  of  my  window  onto  the  jungle.  I  canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  see  the  ocean,  but  I  can  feel  the  breezes  pass  through.   Outside  I  see  an  array  of  trees  and  plants,  some  of  which  have  been  growing  there  for  years,  some  which  I  planted.  There  are  plantains,  bananas,  bamboo.  There  are  trees  that  I  know  as  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Guarumoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,(the  tree  that  sloths  like),  Pe-­ ine  de  Mono,(monkeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  comb),  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Huevos  de  Toroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;  (bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  balls)  and  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Tapa  Culoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;,  (butt  plug,  no,  not  for  that  reason,  but  be-­ cause  it  is  used  to  make  a  tea  to  stop  di-­ arrhea).  As  well,  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  been  able  to  watch  all  sorts  of  bird  species,  White-­faced  and  Titi  monkeys,  the  odd  sloth  and  too  many  roosters,  (but  thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  another  story).

ent  and  unique.  Just  like  two  trees  of  the  same  species  will  grow  in  different  shapes  and  manners,  or,  as  the  saying  goes  that  QR WZR VQRZĂ&#x20AC;DNHV DUH DOLNH VR WRR DUH ZH alike  yet  individual  at  the  same  time.  How  wonderful  is  that!  Within  Manuel  Antonio  and  Quepos  we  are  so  very  fortunate  to  have  diversity  in  places  to  dine,  drink,  dance  and  â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dormirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.  I  am  always  amazed  to  see  the  advertis-­ ers  in  Playita.  Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s  a  wonderful  mix  of  gay  and  straight  owned  businesses  that  offer  us  a  wide  variety  of  goods  and  services  giving  us  choices  that  did  not  exist  a  few  years  ago.  Not  only  here  but  elsewhere  in  the  country,  gay  owned  and  gay  friendly  businesses  are  opening  their  doors  to  all  of  us  within  the  community  of  diversity  that  we  are. Â

Not  only  is  there  such  diversity  in  nature,  there  is  also  a  great  diversity  within  hu-­ man  beings  and,  as  a  sub  category,  within  the  gay  and  lesbian  community.  We  all  know  the  terms,  leather  man,  muscle  daddy,  bear,  twink,  dyke,  lipstick  lesbian,  etc.  These  may  or  may  not  categorize  people  into  groups  that  we  may  or  may  not  wish  to  identify  ourselves.  As  well,  these  categories  may  distinguish  tastes  or  preferences  that  people  have.  What  this  means  is  that  in  essence,  we  are  all  the  same  but  we  are  also  completely  differ-­

In  Montreal,  the  pride  celebrations  are  known  as  Divers/cite  which  connotes  di-­ versity  within  the  cultures;͞  English,French  and  diversity  of  people;͞  gay,  bi,  straight,  transgendered.  It  is  a  celebration  where  all  are  welcome  regardless  of  race,  creed,  sex,  sexuality,  size,  shape,  age,  or  predi-­ lection.  Here  in  our  community  of  Manu-­ el  Antonio  and  Quepos  we  too  must  cele-­ brate  this  diversity  in  ourselves  and  in  the  model  that  Mother  Nature  has  given  us.  Q 7

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How to read the Tide (example): High Tides at 04:37AM (9.90 feet high) and at 17:06PM (10.23 feet high).

Low Tides at 10:45AM (-­1.18 feet high) and at 23:13PM (-­0.82 feet high).

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WARNING: YOU CANNOT Cross the rocks 2 hours after or before High Tide

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Reservations: 2777-6310

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MANUEL ANTONIO: 1. Tutú 2. Rest. Mamma Mia 3. Coyaba Tropical B&B 4. Hotel Gaia 5. Rest. Mar Luna 6. Jungle Loft 7. Casa Nelda 8. Holis Welness Center 9. Casa Bosque Verde 10. Rest. Salsipuedes (tapas)

11. Rest. Barba Roja 12. Vida Realty 13. Arte Indio 14. Hotel Casa Blanca 15. Hotel Villa Roca 16. Hotel Makanda 17. Yoga @ Balinese Villa 18. Punto de Vista 19. Rest. Raphael’s Terrazas 20. Liquid Lounge

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Fantasy  and  Reality

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anuel  Antonio  is  not  for  everyone.  It  is  a  beach  town  that  caters  to  the  parts  of  us  that  are  lazy  and  aloof.  I  see  families,  lovers,  and  friends  arrive  here  salivating  for  change.  We  live  with  an  alternative  lifestyle  to  not  enough  hours  in  a  day,  the  â&#x20AC;&#x153;realitiesâ&#x20AC;?  of  life  elsewhere  seem  so  distant.  Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve  heard  from  many  that  the  over  stimulation  of  nature....both  jungle  and  ocean...  make  them  feel  so...  free.  It  roots  itself  into  the  psyche  because  it  is  all  around  us,  sleeping  to  jungle  sounds  make  city  dwellers  feel  like  they  are  camping!  In  my  11  years  here  I  have  come  to  believe  that  Manuel  Antonio  operates  on  its  own  unique  level.

The  level  I  am  referring  to  is  meditation.  I  believe  Manuel  Antonio  forces  us  to  be  more  aware  of  ourselves  by  changing  the  culture  we  are  used  to.  Simply  by  alternating  the  repetition  of  day  to  day  living,  and  the  habits  we  are  all  used  to,  produces  the  opportunity  for  self-­  contemplation.  This  alone  stimulates  change.  Change  is  is  something,  I  have  grown  to  believe  through  my  massage  work,  most  people  are  willfully  fearful  of.  Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t  be!  Why  would  humans  be  afraid  of  change  when  everything  around  them  is  changing....plants,  weather,  ocean  tides,  and  the  sun  and  moon  cycles  (to  name  a  few).  Do  we  actually  believe  ourselves  not  to  be  one  with  our  environment?  Are  we  evolved  beyond  that?  I  think  not.  However,  in  order  to  pick  WKH IUXLW IURP D WUHH ZH PXVW ÂżUVW FXOWLYDWH WKH URRWV DQG WKH trunk.  That  means  we  must  work  with  fears,  frustrations,  disappointments,  and  irritations,  the  painful  aspects  of  life.  7KHQ LI ZH DUH OXFN\ ZH PLJKW EH DEOH WR SLFN WKH Ă&#x20AC;RZHUV from  our  beautiful  gardens.

6XIIHULQJ DQG PLVHU\ LV DOO DURXQG XV :H PXVW ¿UVW VHH WKH world  and  our  life  experience  as  it  is.  When  we  see  the  truth  of  suffering,  and  misery,  we  open  the  door  to  beauty,  song,  and  yes,  even  ecstasy.  When  we  ignore  the  painful  aspects  of  maturing  we  only  mask  the  true  promised  land.  Even  then,  enlightenment  is  never  attained.  We  are  grounded  in  living  situations  that  dreaming  is  only  a  temporary  escape,  real  escape  is  impossible  and  not  human.  I  believe  Manuel  Antonio  can  give  us  a  sense  of  realism,  especially  when  combined  with  meditation.  which  makes  us  better  people.  When  we  have  space  we  can  undo  neurotic  games,  self-­deception,  and  our  hidden  fears  and  hopes.  By  doing  nothing  we  give  space  for  breathing.  To  not  grasp  anything  too  tightly  is  a  meditative  practice....give  it  a  try.  By  letting  things  go,  with  a  touch  of  discipline,  we  are  ready.  Too  much  or  too  little  is  wild  and  chaotic.  Awareness  of  our  selves  is  enough....breathing  and  neutrality  can  be  challenging,  yet  enough.

By   Todd  Pequeen

I  believe  Manuel  Antonio  to  be  a  gem  of  an  environment  for  helping  ourselves.  I  suggest  everyone  take  at  least  a  day  to  themselves  in  order  to  experiment.  Many  of  the  locals  I  know  live  this  way  not  because  of  the  tourist  dollar,  but  because  it  is  within  them.  Most  of  us  will  not  compromise  RXU ZD\ RI OLIH LQ RUGHU WR ÂżW LQ RU WR VXLW RWKHU SHRSOHV projections.  The  pulse  here  is  one  of  resilience,  especially  in  the  last  few  years.  Extreme  environmental  damage,  low  numbers,  and  slow  high  seasons,  in  my  opinion,  has  allowed  the  cream  to  rise  to  the  top.  Those  left  standing  have  much  to  offer.  Our  enjoyment  is  based  on  our  own  happiness,  which  we  want  to  transfer  to  everyone  we  come  in  contact  with.  My  life  has  blossomed  because  of  you,  the  people  reading  this.  We  want  all  of  you  to  taste  health  and  freedom,  if  it  is  a  day,  a  week,  or  a  year.  Welcome  to  Manuel  Antonio,  Costa  Rica,  and  to  a  community  that  Ă&#x20AC;LHV LWV Ă&#x20AC;DJ RI SHDFH PXOWL FXOWXUDO XQGHUVWDQGLQJ DQG D freedom  and  acceptance  of  everyone.  Leave  with  a  tan  and  a  smile  on  your  face,  then  go  spread  paradise  in  your  home  town  by  living  in  the  present,  accepting  hardships  as  reality,  and  sharing  what  you  have  learned.  Pura  Vida.  Q

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MANUEL ANTONIO FROM A TO Z

V Exclusive Gay BARS AND DISCOS V Liquid Lounge: 2777 5158 Buena Nota Building X Mogambo at Rafael Terrace Top Floor 2777 6310 X Salsipuedes: 2777 5019 Tapas Bar Across the street from Banca Promerica V Tutú Bar 2777 1314 Road to Manuel Antonio, in front of the second entrance of Pájaro Azul HOTELS V Casa Blanca: 2777 0253 Corner of the road to the gay beach X Coyaba Tropical B&B 2777 6279 Next to Hotel Gaia X Hotel Gaia 1 800 226 2515 Manuel Antonio X Hotel Makanda 2777 0442 Turn right after the Barba Roja Restaurant and follow the signs V Villa Roca: 2777 1349 Next to Hotel Si Como No RESTAURANTS X Barba Roja 2777 0331 Next to Salsipuedes X Kúkula 2777 2735 700m before the entrance bridge of Quepos (main entrance to Boca Vieja)

X La Luna & Ambar Lounge 2777 9797 Hotel Gaia X Mamma Mia 2777 4521 / 8633 8150 Hotel Mimos X MarLuna: 2777 5107 Near Manuel Antonio School X Raphael’s Terrazas 2777 6310 Main road to the National Park, beside the entry to Arboleda Hotel X Sunspot Poolside bar and grill 2777 0442 At Hotel Makanda SERVICES X Arte indio 2777 0552 / 8960 3206 Centro Comercial Manuel Antonio, downstairs Promerica’s bank X Canopy Safari 2777 0100 Downtown Quepos V Gaytours S. A. English 8305 8044 Spanish 2294 06 06

X Gay friendly V Massage Javier: 8372 2647 Gay therapist Experienced & certified X Massage Todd: 8847 2010 Professional Massage at your hotel X Quad Tours 2777 7500 Downtown Quepos X Sunset Sails 2777 0837 / 2777 1304 X Villa Vanilla 2779 1155 / 8839 2721 Villa Nueva VACATION RENTALS & REAL ESTATE &DVD %RVTXH 9HUGH Canada contact (403) 246 8941 200 east from Super Joseth Manuel Antonio &DVD 1HOGD 8814 6251 1 mile from Manuel Antonio School -XQJOH /RIW 8836 0024 Behind Villa El Lirio @ Canyon Verde

X Gym Mucho Músculo 2777 3400 Going out of Quepos to Manuel Antonio, on the left just before the first hill

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X Holis Welness Center 2777 0939 200m South from Manuel Antonio soccer field

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X Manuel Antonio Park Estelle Profesional Guide 8719 2065 Quepos

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Sayings

over spilt milk) “The pretty wish they had the luck of the homely” (A jewel on the ugly, won’t make her lovely, but the lovely girl still wants her luck) or (Good girls go to heaven, but bad girls go everywhere)

osta Rica is a country with its own unique tradition and culture. One of the ways to participate in this culture is to learn and understand the sayings or “dichos” that ticos use to express themselves.

“A bird in the hand is better than a hundred in the air” (A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush) “A dog that eats eggs never stops even if you burn his mouth.”

(Old habits are hard to break)

Some of these sayings are more popular than others and can vary based on geography and generation. All these phrases have specific and particular meanings that can get lost in translation.

Below are the literal translations of common dichos followed by the English equivalent.

“If you are not going to drink the water, then let it run” (Live and let live, fairly take and fairly give) “What the donkey thinks is different than the rider”

“He who rises early, God helps him”. “The shrimp that falls asleep gets carried away in the current”. (The early bird gets the worm)

“Bad times, good face” (When the going gets tough, the tough get going)

“When you hear the river, the rocks will follow” (Where there’s smoke, there’s fire)

“To foolish words, deaf ears” (Talk to the hand)

“If you have a store, you should take care of it or sell it”.

“He who sows wind reaps the whirlwind.” (What goes around comes around)

(Always care about your flowers and your friends. Otherwise they’ll fade, and soon your house will be empty)

“From every bad thing there has to be some good that comes from it” (Every cloud has a silver lining)

“A soldier duly warned doesn’t die in war” (Forewarned is forearmed)

“Where the glove fits, that is where you stay” (If the shoe fits….)

“What you do, you will pay for” (What goes around comes around)

“The devil knows more because he’s old, not that he is the devil”.

(Old age and guile will overcome youth and skill)

“Every frog dies crushed” (Everyone gets what they deserve)

“To what has been done is done in the chest” (No use crying

“God helps those who help themselves” Q

Tips about Playita*

Cosas sobre Playita*

* This is the name of one of the beaches in Manuel Antonio, which attracts a high concentration of gay people, from the area and visitors to Costa Rica.

* Este es el nombre de una de las playas en Manuel Antonio que atrae una alta concentración de gays turistas y locales.

REMEMBER Don't bring valuables to the beach, you will not need them. If you do swim, or walk, ask someone you know to watch your things.

DON'T FORGET Sunblock... Sunblock... Sunblock...

The sun is much stronger than you think.

PLEASE Take care about the tide, you can cross the rocks 2 hours before and/or 2 hours after the high tide (page 8), otherwise you may get hurt. Rocks are very dangerous in high tide period.

YOU MUST Dress in a bathing suit. Nude bathing is restricted on the beaches. Police do patrol the beaches.

BORED? Walk to the end of the beach and climb a bit to the end of the rocks and get a fantastic view… of the coast, wear good shoes and have fun.

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY ...

Don't get sand in your ...OUCH!

RECUERDE No lleve cosas valiosas a la playa, no las necesita. Si vas a caminar o a nadar pídale a alguien que vigile tus cosas, es mejor prevenir que lamentar.

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POR FAVOR Préstele atención a la marea. Usted puede cruzar las rocas 2 horas antes y/o 2 horas después de la marea alta. Las rocas son muy peligrosas en marea alta y puede accidentarse fácilmente en este periodo.

DEBE Usar traje de baño en todo momento. La policía esta controlando esto la playa.

ESTÁ ABURRIDO???

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TENGA CUIDADO De no dejar que la arena entre en sus… Ouch!!!

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The Village Festivals APRIL

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April 11th. The national hero is remembered with parades, concerts, and dances, especially in Alajuela, birthplace of Juan Santamaría. +RO\ ZHHN 17-­24 of April. Religious processions of the crucifixes. All businesses are closed from Thursday to Sunday. /RFDO &UDIW )DLU Last week of April and first week of May in San José, Plaza de la Cultura.

May 1st. A non-­working holiday in most of the country, schools and government offices are closed. Art festivals in the parks of San Jose, downtown.

6DQ ,VLGUR /DEUDGRU 'D\ May 15th. All of the villages that are named after San Isidro, the patron saint of farmers, celebrate with carnivals and parades. Animals and crops receive blessings. San Isidro de Coronado and San Isidro de Heredia have nice parades on the 15th and a special fair all weekend.

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Your way to fun in Manuel Antonio

tMondays Damas Island Mangrove Park $65 Your choice Kayak or Motor Boat Pick up: High tide of the day tTuesdays Hiking in Manuel Antonio Park with Estelle $45 Pick up 12:30 pm* tWednesdays and Saturdays Sunset Boat $75 Relax and enjoy Pick up: 1:00 pm* tThursdays Canopy Tour $70 Lots of adrenaline Pick up: 1:00 pm*

tFridays ATV Tour in the mountains $95 s. / $130 d.

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