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Events for Today February

  • Tues 14
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Highlighted Events: Tues, February 14

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    Anti-Valentine's Day Party - Miscellaneous Event
    In the midst of a remodel, Bar Pilar nixes cupid in favor of a night of hilarious wallowing, with "bitter" and "sour"-themed cocktails and desserts and plenty of breakup songs. Think: Cupid's Broken Arrow with rum, sugarcane citrus soda and housemade bitters, citrus-pickled melon and mint, and desserts such as the bittersweet chocolate terrine with burnt orange sabayon and maldon.
    Bar Pilar | Washington, DC
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    Fatback's Tender Loin - Bar/Club Event
    A night of slow jams and romantic tunes from the DJs known for their explorations of soul, funk and R&B.
    Napoleon | Washington, DC
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    The Bitter Truth: An Anti-Valentine's Day Ode to Hops - Bar/Club Event
    ChurchKey's "The Bitter Truth" anti-Valentine's Day party features a dozen rare beers made with pungent and spicy hops, such as Cigar City's Jai Alai IPA, Maine Beer Company's Peeper, and Evil Twin's aggressively hoppy Freudian Slip barleywine. (Pro tip: Order the IPAs in four-ounce pours so you can sample more of 'em.)
    Birch & Barley and ChurchKey | Washington, DC
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    Civilization (all you can eat) Cheap Date Night - Miscellaneous Event
    Woolly Mammoth Theatre's regular Cheap Date night returns on Valentine's Day, making tickets to the Feb. 14th show of "Civilization (all you eat)" are all $20.
    Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC
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    2nd Annual Cork Champagne Tasting - Miscellaneous Event
    A selection of Champagne for tasting to be paired with Small Bites from Chef Kristin Hutter. RSVP by February 12th to Events@CorkDC.com.
    Cork Market & Tasting Room | Washington, DC
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    M+2S = More Than Just Glass - Exhibit
    Glass and ceramic works by Kari Minnick and Ruth Siegel.
    Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia | Fairfax, VA
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    Valentine's Day dinner - Miscellaneous Event
    Diners can choose between three and five courses, that could include braised duck gnocchi, organic carrot bisque, and Atlantic cod poached in almond milk, and desserts such a rose bavarian with preserved raspberries, and pink peppercorn nougat.
    Equinox | Washington, DC
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    Valentine's Day dinner - Miscellaneous Event
    A four-course price-fixed dinner includes options such as spinach salad, crisp gnocchi, braised fennel and truffle vinaigrette; oxtail risotto and pickled beech mushrooms with black truffle emulsion; and a duo of beef; and concludes with a sampler of desserts.
    Ardeo + Bardeo | Washington, DC
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    Valentine's Day Dinner at Poste Moderne Brasserie - Miscellaneous Event
    Diners have the menu options of "plats pour deux," where a meal can be shared, or "plats pour un," for separate dishes.
    Poste Moderne Brasserie | Washington, DC
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    Benjamin T. Rome School of Music at Catholic University - Music Event
    Performing works by Cy Coleman. At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

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    Noodles and a Movie - Exhibit
    Experience Taiwanese food and culture when chef Hou Chun-sheng -- winner of the 2011 Taipei Beef Noodle Soup Competition -- offers samples of beef noodles followed by a screening of Ang Lee's 1994 movie "Eat Drink Man Woman."
    Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Violin Dreams - Music Event
    Jazz concert. At the Sidney Harman Hall.
    Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall | Washington, DC
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    Social ballroom dance - Miscellaneous Event
    Lesson at 7:30
    Hollywood Ballroom | Silver Spring, MD
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    John Nichols - Book Event
    The Washington correspondent for the Nation magazine reads from and discusses his new book, "Uprising: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest, from Madison to Wall Street." A book signing follows. Sponsored by Teaching for Change, Busboys and Poets, and Progressive Democrats of America.
    Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC
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    Cartography: From Ptolemy to Crisis Mapping - Miscellaneous Event
    A discussion on map-making by geographer Matthew Jennings.
    S. Dillon Ripley Center - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    The Thrillbillies - Miscellaneous Event
    Swing dance
    Nick's Nightclub | Alexandria, VA
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    Angela Y. Davis - Book Event
    The activist, professor and writer, author of "Are Prisons Obsolete?" and "Women, Race, and Class," presents the James Farmer Visiting Professor Lecturer and Black History Month Keynote. At the Dodd Auditorium.
    University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA
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    Florian Boesch & Roger Vignoles - Music Event
    The baritone and pianist perform a rendition of Schubert's "Die Winterreise.". At the Terrace Theater.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Alice Ripley - Performing Arts
    At the Millennium Stage.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Chris Matthews - Book Event
    The political commentator, anchor of MSNBC's "Hardball" and "The Chris Matthews Show," reads from and discusses his recent, bestselling book, "Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero," at American University's School of International Service, 3700 Nebraska Ave. NW. A book sale and signing follow.
    American University | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thurs, February 16

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    O'Brother - Music Event
    Noisy, fuzzed-out and brooding. With Junius and Black Clouds.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
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    Sleigh Bells - Music Event
    NOTE: This show has been postponed. With Liturgy and Black Bananas.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Discover Ellington: Robert Glasper - Music Event
    A pianist who continues to push jazz and hip-hop closer to each other.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Laughter On the 23rd Floor - Performing Arts
    Neil Simon's play, presented by Keegan Theatre, gives the audience a peek into the television show writer's room of "Your Show of Shows."
    Keegan Theatre at Church Street | Washington, DC
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    Artist Talk: J.J. McCracken - Exhibit
    Artist J.J. McCracken talks about her work in the exhibition "Thirst."
    Brentwood Arts Exchange at Gateway Arts Center | Brentwood, MD
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    ELXR:Remix - Music Event
    Featuring Uncle Jesse, Beast, DJ McBunce, Cho-Li and Jessi Love
    Sonar | Baltimore, MD
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    Islam Through Western Eyes - Miscellaneous Event
    A lecture on the book "Islam Through Western Eyes: From the Crusades to the War on Terrorism" by author Jonathan Lyons. At the Madison Building.
    Library of Congress - James Madison Bldg. | Washington, DC
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    Preschooler nature program - Miscellaneous Event
    For ages 3-4, get introduced to the world of owls through songs, stories and crafts
    National Wildlife Visitor Center | Laurel, MD
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    Shadow Commander: The Epic Story of Donald D. Blackburn-Guerrilla Leader and Special Forces Hero - Book Event
    Author Mike Guardia discusses his book about Donald Blackburn.
    International Spy Museum | Washington, DC
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    Blair A. Ruble - Book Event
    The author, director of the Kennan Institute and of the Comparative Urban Studies Program at the Woodrow Wilson Center, discusses his recent book, "Washington's U Street: A Biography," in the Great Hall, 202-727-0321. He will be joined by veteran jazz broadcaster Rusty Hassan.
    Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Fri, February 17

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    Iranian Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    See nine contemporary Iranian films, including some of this past year's critics' picks. At the Meyer Auditorium.
    Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Laughter On the 23rd Floor - Performing Arts
    Neil Simon's play, presented by Keegan Theatre, gives the audience a peek into the television show writer's room of "Your Show of Shows."
    Keegan Theatre at Church Street | Washington, DC
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    Peter and the Wolf - Performing Arts
    There is no better way to introduce kids to the magic of classical music than to show them a play like "Peter and the Wolf" where each animal gets its own distinctive instrument. What is special about the Puppet Co.'s "Peter and the Wolf" is that all the strings are pulled by just one man -- Christopher Piper. Best for ages 4 to 11. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse.
    The Puppet Company Playhouse | Glen Echo, MD
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    Chopin Vodka Dinner - Food Event
    A four-course meal will be paired with several varieties of vodka.
    DC Coast | Washington, DC
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    The Music of Cy Coleman - Music Event
    Members of the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music perform
    Embassy of Bulgaria | Washington, DC
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    Timothy Stanley - Book Event
    The writer, a historian of the United States at Oxford University, reads from and discusses his new book, "The Crusader: The Life and Tumultuous Times of Pat Buchanan." He will be joined by the subject of his book, political commentator Patrick J. Buchanan. Call 202-364-1919 for details.
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    8th Annual Asian Spring Celebration - Miscellaneous Event
    "A World of Splendor" reception with food, art, and more, and "Asian Spring Concert" with a variety of performances.
    Weinberg Center for the Arts | Frederick, MD
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    Dianne Reeves - Music Event
    At the Terrace Theater.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Baltimore Symphony Orchestra - Music Event
    Performing works by Brahms, Mozart, Wagner and Strauss
    Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall | Baltimore, MD
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    Complexions Contemporary Ballet - Performing Arts
    Choreographer and artistic director Dwight Rhoden and artist-in-residence and artistic director Desmond Richardson lead dancers through a mix of methods, styles and cultures. At the Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
    Center for the Arts - George Mason University | Fairfax, VA

Highlighted Events: Sat, February 18

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    Aeroplane - Music Event
    The Belgian DJ duo was the first headlining act at U Street Music Hall and returns to spin more worldly dance music. With Cassian and DJ Provoke.
    U Street Music Hall | Washington, DC
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    Laughter On the 23rd Floor - Performing Arts
    Neil Simon's play, presented by Keegan Theatre, gives the audience a peek into the television show writer's room of "Your Show of Shows."
    Keegan Theatre at Church Street | Washington, DC
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    Peter and the Wolf - Performing Arts
    There is no better way to introduce kids to the magic of classical music than to show them a play like "Peter and the Wolf" where each animal gets its own distinctive instrument. What is special about the Puppet Co.'s "Peter and the Wolf" is that all the strings are pulled by just one man -- Christopher Piper. Best for ages 4 to 11. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse.
    The Puppet Company Playhouse | Glen Echo, MD
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    Carolina Chocolate Drops - Music Event
    At the Jefferson Building, Coolidge Auditorium.
    Library of Congress - Thomas Jefferson Bldg. | Washington, DC
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    T.I. - Music Event
    The King is back. One of rap's biggest stars plays in D.C. for the first time in three years.
    Love | Washington, DC
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    The Kids are Alright - Performing Arts
    The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington presents an adaptation of "Oliver Button Is A Sissy" and a new work, "Being In, Being OUT," with Dreams of Hope. At the Lisner Auditorium.
    George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC
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    Rebecca MacKinnon - Book Event
    The author, a senior fellow at the New America Foundation (focusing on global internet policy), discusses and signs her new book, "Consent of the Networked: The Worldwide Struggle For Internet Freedom."
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    Distinguished Men Cookin' with the Deltas - Miscellaneous Event
    Fundraiser featuring DC area chefs. At the Blackburn Center.
    Blackburn Center | Washington, DC
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    Dinner and Dancing Date Night - Miscellaneous Event
    The Workhouse Arts Center hosts a cooking class with dinner. A 30-minute ballroom dancing lesson at 7:30 p.m. precedes the two-hour class, with a 30-minute open dance session after the class.
    Workhouse Arts Center | Lorton, VA
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    Discover Engineering Family Day - Miscellaneous Event
    If the tiny engineer in your life is starting to outgrow the Lincoln Logs, take them to the National Building Museum's annual hands-on festival of all things mechanical. Learn about aerodynamics, design a safety structure that can withstand a tsunami, build a suspension bridge and make slime while learning about semi-solids from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW (Metro: Judiciary Square). 202-272-2448. www.nbm.org. $5 donation suggested.
    National Building Museum | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sun, February 19

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    Daylight - Bar/Club Event
    It's hard to think of a local dance party that encapsulates the "Soul Train" spirit as well as Daylight. DJs Divine and Bill Source mine the cream of '70s and '80s funk, disco and R&B, working in Con Funk Shun, Shalamar and Afrika Bambaataa. The smiling dancers look as if they couldn't stop grooving if they wanted to, and the dance floor occasionally breaks out in good-natured jam circles where everyone shows off their best moves, a la a "Soul Train" line. That's why Daylight seems like the perfect place to celebrate the life of "Soul Train" host Don Cornelius, who died this month, and, after last Saturday, Whitney Houston. Since most people don't have to be up early on Monday, we're expecting the night to be lively.
    Liv | Washington, DC
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    Presidents' Day Weekend Barleywine Bash - Bar/Club Event
    Pizzeria Paradiso breaks out some of its most potent beers for a two-day celebration of barleywine.
    Pizzeria Paradiso | Washington, DC
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    Iranian Film Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    See nine contemporary Iranian films, including some of this past year's critics' picks. At the Meyer Auditorium.
    Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Peter and the Wolf - Performing Arts
    There is no better way to introduce kids to the magic of classical music than to show them a play like "Peter and the Wolf" where each animal gets its own distinctive instrument. What is special about the Puppet Co.'s "Peter and the Wolf" is that all the strings are pulled by just one man -- Christopher Piper. Best for ages 4 to 11. At the Puppet Co. Playhouse.
    The Puppet Company Playhouse | Glen Echo, MD
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    Arco Voce - Music Event
    The ensemble performs Bach's Fifth "Brandenburg" Concerto and vocal works with soprano Rosa Lamoreaux.
    Phillips Collection | Washington, DC
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    Capital Wind Symphony - Music Event
    The Symphony presents a program that includes Berlioz, Verdi, and John Philip Sousa.
    Vienna Presbyterian Church | Vienna, VA
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    Spectacular snowflakes crafts - Miscellaneous Event
    For ages 8-10, take an outdoor walk to search for snowflakes and learn how they are formed. Create your own craft
    National Wildlife Visitor Center | Laurel, MD
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    Mary L. Druzdiak - Book Event
    The author, a professor of law, history and political science at the University of Southern California Law School, reads from and discusses her new book, "War Time: An Idea, Its History, Its Consequences." A book signing follows.
    Politics & Prose Bookstore | Washington, DC
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    Appalachian Mountain Club Hike - Miscellaneous Event
    A 3.5 mile hike.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Riot! - Bar/Club Event
    Featuring DJ Heavy D and DJ Schemes
    Empire | West Springfield, VA

Highlighted Events: Mon, February 20

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    Pearl Dive Oyster Palace Crawfish Boil - Bar/Club Event
    Have Presidents' Day off? Spend the afternoon with an all-you-can-eat feast of crawfish, suckling pig and corn bread, plus all-you-can-drink Abita beer.
    Pearl Dive Oyster Palace | Washington, DC
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    Presidents' Day Weekend Barleywine Bash - Bar/Club Event
    Pizzeria Paradiso breaks out some of its most potent beers for a two-day celebration of barleywine.
    Pizzeria Paradiso | Washington, DC
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    Bayou Bakery Fat Tuesday Party - Bar/Club Event
    David Guas, along with D.C.'s Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier (an organization of professional women in the fields of food, drink and hospitality), are hosting a party and dinner at the Bayou Bakery on Monday. For $55, you can see cooking demonstrations, listen to a chat on New Orleans holiday traditions, and then eat, dance and hear the music of jazz quartet Laissez Foure. On Tuesday the restaurant continues the party by offering oysters, crawfish etouffee, gumbo and traditional cream cheese stuffed king cakes. Most dishes are $7.
    Bayou Bakery | Arlington, VA
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    Book Signing - Book Event
    Doron Petersan of Sticky Fingers Sweets & Eats discusses and signs copies of her new book, "Sticky Fingers' Sweets: 100 Super-Secret Vegan Recipes."
    Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC
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    Doron Petersan - Miscellaneous Event
    Doron Petersan speaks about her book "Sticky Fingers' Sweets: 100 Super-Secret Vegan Recipes."
    Busboys and Poets | Washington, DC
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    National Presidents Day Choral Festival 2012 - Music Event
    At the Concert Hall.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Chocolate, Cheese and Bubbly - Miscellaneous Event
    The Cheese Course hosts a class on six seasonal cheeses paired with three wines and various food.
    Seasonal Pantry | Washington, DC
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    Parade Day Museum Open House - Miscellaneous Event
    On the same day as the George Washington parade, you can take a tour of the Carlyle House.
    Carlyle House Historic Park | Alexandria, VA
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    Soulful Night Of Keys - Music Event
    With Lonnie Liston Smith, Brian Jackson and Mark Adams
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    Lundi Gras Party and Dinner - Food Event
    Les Dames d'Escoffier hosts an event with New Orleans native chef David Guas, who will talk about Mardi Gras food traditions and do a cooking demo.
    Bayou Bakery | Arlington, VA
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