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Hedwig
& the Angry Inch set to rock The American Theatre
By KYLE W. BARNETTE
What If? Productions
Special to CharlestonCurrents.com
AUG.
5, 2010 - The appeal of the rock musical "Hedwig
and The Angry Inch," a story about a washed-up wannabe
rock star who has suffered a botched sex change operation (thus
the title) in the hope of escaping communist East Germany in the
late 1980s is simple: it is a slamming, no-holds-barred rock 'n'
roll show.
Barnette |
Much
has been written about the 2001 Obie Award winner for best Off-Broadway
Musical that is set this fall for a run on Broadway. The show has
been called daring and risqué, featuring a practically androgynous
lead character.
But
what is often overlooked is the heart of what the show is about,
that everyone is deserving of love and respect, not just a chosen
few. Although our journey to find it may vary in extreme ways --
having a botched sex change operation, moving to a Kansas trailer
park, creating a mega pop star who steals all your original material
and leaves you high and dry - we all in the end are looking for
the same thing, love.
This
wonderful message is underscored by what Time magazine considers
"the most exciting rock score written for theatre." The
LA Times called the show "sublimely trashy and surprisingly
powerful." That about sums up what makes this particular show
so special.
Brian Porter as Tommy Gnosis/
Hedwig |
Brian
James Porter, recently off a successful run as the Emcee in Charleston
Stage's "Cabaret," dons Hedwig's elaborate homemade costumes
and famous hairdos to bring to life the mysterious aura of Hedwig
Schimdt, self-proclaimed "internationally ignored song stylist"
performing live in concert with his band, The Angry Inch.
Noting
the show's massive cult following and duty to deliver the goods,
Porter said, "The trick with this show is not only nailing
the intense and varied musical styles in the score, but also making
sure your performance delivers the goods both to a built-in fan
base while also appealing to a new audience."
Porter
is joined on stage by local theatre veteran Jan Gilbert who plays
the only other character in the show, Yitzhak, a Serbian refugee,
backup singer and band roadie. Both actors perform with a full live
rock band on stage.
"It's
a rock 'n' roll fantasy come to life! Who hasn't dreamed of being
a rock star at some point? This is a once in a lifetime opportunity
as a performer," Gilbert said.
"Hedwig
and The Angry Inch" will be "appearing live" at The
American Theatre, 446 King St., Aug. 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m.
"The
American Theatre is the perfect venue for this particular show,"
explains director Kyle Barnette. "Just like the script describes,
it is a ballroom with a stage at one end, not something that you
come across every day."
The
ballroom will be transformed into an underground music hall, complete
with a cash bar available throughout the show, a pre-show burlesque
performance by Bizarro Burlesque, VIP cocktail table seating and
a Hedwig makeup bar. Audience members are encouraged to come dressed
in their "glam rock best" for a chance at their own moment
of instant fame onstage with Hedwig.
The
show is produced by What If? Productions, dedicated to providing
Charleston with an eclectic array of the jewels of contemporary
American theater. The show contains adult content and is not suitable
for children under 16 years old.
Tickets
are $20 in advance and $24 at the door, with $100 VIP cocktail tables
for 4 also available both nights, but with limited availability.
Tickets can be purchased by calling (843) 793-1731,
online or in person at Images Charleston gallery, 328A King
St., across from Pottery Barn.
CURRENTS
Roberto,
Variety Store, College of the Building Arts in the news
By ANN THRASH, contributing editor
AUG.
5, 2010 - Writing about reality TV shows isn't quite why we got
into journalism, but we're always willing to make an exception when
there's a Charleston connection, so we're here to let you know that
the winning contestant on "The Bachelorette" earlier this
week was a local man.
Thrash |
Roberto
Martinez beat out a bunch of other guys to win the hand of Ali Fedotowsky,
the single gal who went on the popular ABC television show to look
for love. Martinez popped the question on Monday night's season
finale.
As
we first mentioned back on May
27 in this space, Martinez is an insurance agent who lives in
Charleston. At this point, though, it might be more accurate to
call him a "soon-to-be-former" resident. He and Fedotowsky,
an advertising account manager who lives in San Francisco, said
on "Good Morning America" earlier this week that they
will be setting up housekeeping in San Diego. However, the couple
did sneak in a mention of Charleston.
Martinez |
Fedotowsky
said that since the show completed filming a few months ago, she
and Martinez have not been allowed to see each other in public (producers
didn't want to give away the ending of the show), so one of the
ways they dealt with the separation was to have "virtual dates"
to movies. She mentioned that she would go to a 7 p.m. movie on
the West Coast and Martinez would simultaneously go to "a 10
o'clock show in Charleston." You crazy kids!
If
for some reason you hate that you missed the whole "Bachelorette"
thing, never fear: Rumor has it that the couple will both be contestants
on the fall season of another reality TV show: "Dancing With
the Stars."
Local restaurant
wins magazine's praise for best breakfast
One
of our favorite Charleston breakfast spots got a nice plug in the
July issue of Food Network Magazine. In an article titled "50
States, Fifty Breakfasts," the magazine's contributors highlighted
the best breakfast place in each state, and for South Carolina,
the Marina
Variety Store got the nod. The recommended dish was the shrimp
and grits with fried green tomatoes.
 The
magazine said, "On Charleston's Ashley River, boat captains
and their crew members pull up to docks near this waterfront spot
and stop in for a bite. Seafarers and landlubbers alike go for the
house specialty: fried green tomatoes and shrimp hauled in the night
before from nearby Shem Creek, served over creamy grits. The grits
have just a hint of cheese; they're made with parmesan instead of
the usual cheddar." Check out the restaurant online
or, better yet, head over to Lockwood Boulevard and toast the restaurant's
success with a plate of shrimp and grits for yourself.
News of
the local college you don't hear much about
The
American
College of the Building Arts flies under our radar most of the
time, but it is unique in the true definition of that word: It's
the first college in the country to offer a four-year degree in
traditional trades - carpentry, architectural stone, forged architectural
ironwork, plaster working, preservation masonry and timber framing
- through a liberal-arts education. There couldn't be a better place
for the ACBA than the Lowcountry, with the wealth of history and
preservation resources here for the students to draw on.
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This
year, the college says, the faculty has put together a new curriculum
for the 2010-11 academic year. "We created our curriculum to
teach students skills that practically vanished from our modern
world. After graduation, they will use these skills to sustain America's
historic heritage," says John Paul Huguley, the college's founder.
"Many of our students select our college because they are passionate
about historic preservation and are also looking for a different
college experience."
Students
spend 18 hours a week in workshops and 12-15 in the classroom. The
distinctive education prepares them for the competitive world of
the construction industry today, but school officials also note
that many students become intrigued with the art of historic preservation
during internships and choose to focus on that field after graduation.
The
college is still accepting applications for new students for the
fall semester. Aug. 13 is the deadline. To learn more, click
here.
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GREEN
EDITOR'S
NOTE: In today's issue, we start a new feature every two weeks.
"Charleston Green" will offer snippets of information
about how the green economy is emerging in the Lowcountry. Financial
planner Greg Garvan, long involved with socially-responsible investing,
is the new section's contributing editor.
Trident
Tech gets big green grant
By
GREG GARVAN, contributing editor
Garvan |
AUG.
5, 2010 - Trident Technical College, the Trident One Stop Career
System and the Sustainability Institute will receive $762,327 over
two years to train the local work force for green careers, according
to MDC, a North Carolina-based nonprofit organization focused on
improving educational and economic opportunities in the South.
Training
sessions can be done in three weeks. The program's goal is to help
low-income and disadvantaged people train for good jobs in the emerging
green economy. Industry-recognized certifications will be granted
upon completion of the program. More
about green job training.
Port
lauded for environmental efforts
The
Port of Charleston has been lauded for its environmental efforts.
Charleston was one of five ports named to Inbound Logistics' annual
50 Green Supply Chain Partners list, which also includes third-party
logistics providers, air cargo carriers, expedited carriers, materials
handling, ocean carriers, rail carriers and truckers.
News
about the port comes at a time when the cruise ship business is
growing significantly. Although the State Ports Authority has agreed
to limit annual numbers of ships coming in, the S.C. Coastal Conservation
League reports concerns about water and air pollution from the ships,
discharge of garbage close to the port, and disruption of calving
season for the endangered right whale when cruise ships will still
be in and out of the harbor.
Green
Fair set for Friday
The
B.I.G. (Best in Green) and Local Business Expo is being held at
the Gaillard Auditorium. Visitors will learn how to green their
workplace and much more. Among participants are Democratic gubernatorial
candidate Vincent Sheheen, Nicholas Riggas of Clemson University's
Renewable Energy Partnerships and Hamilton Davis of the S.C. Coastal
Conservation League.
Attendees
also will be able to meet with representatives of companies that
are building Charleston's green and local economy - everything from
builders to suppliers to green retirement plans. Tickets will be
available the day of the event, but are less expensive if you buy
early. More
about speakers and workshop leaders.
Greg
Garvan of James Island is president of Money with a Mission, an
18-year-old, fee-only financial planning firm that specializes in
socially responsible/ 'green' asset management. On
the Web.
GOOD
NEWS
Register
now for tickets to 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah
It may seem a tad early to be signing up for tickets to a 2012 golf
tournament, but the PGA urges fans to get on the bandwagon if they
want tickets to the PGA Championship that will be played on the
Kiawah Island Ocean Course.
 Nearly
30 percent fewer tickets will be available than are typically allocated
for a PGA Championship to allow the crowds to move easily through
the Ocean Course.
Fans can visit www.pga2012.com
to register to participate in a six-week sales window between Nov.
15 and Dec. 31. Those who register will be reminded in early fall
of their opportunity to buy tickets during the 2010 pre-sale, and
they'll get tiered priority access when sales open Nov. 15.
"Consumers'
access to buy tickets will be assigned based on how early they have
pre-registered," said 2012 PGA Championship Director Brett
Sterba. "Registrants can purchase tickets as soon as their
assigned tier's exclusive sales window opens. This represents a
different procedure than past PGA Championships, but with smaller
galleries, we want to give potential spectators some control over
their opportunity to obtain the tickets they want."
Smaller crowds will mean better sightlines and enable spectators
to feel closer to the action.
"In terms of international appeal and media exposure, the 2012
PGA Championship will be the highest-profile sporting event held
in South Carolina since we hosted the 1991 Ryder Cup," said
Roger Warren, president, Kiawah Island Golf Resort. "It is
important to us to make sure the people who attend this event feel
as though their tickets provide major championship-level value."
On average, 97 of the top 100 ranked players in the Official World
Golf Rankings participate in the PGA Championship. A number of professionals
from South Carolina are likely to qualify.
"To have the opportunity to play in a major championship in
my home state, on such a renowned golf course and in such a beautiful
and historic location will definitely provide added motivation,"
said Dustin Johnson, a three-time PGA TOUR winner, former Coastal
Carolina University All-American golfer and Myrtle Beach resident.
Cid's class
of 2014 breaks 5 applications records
More
women, minorities and South Carolina residents are interested in
attending The Citadel. As the military college prepares for the
arrival of the Class of 2014, new applications records were set.
"We
are excited by the prospect of another record-setting class at The
Citadel," said Sam Hines, dean and provost of the college.
As of July 19, the Office of Admissions had received 2,568 applications
for the class that will report Aug. 14, or 205 more than last year.
Among them were 275 women (up from 254), 657 minorities (up from
522), 368 African-Americans (up from 290) and 913 South Carolina
residents (up from 772).
The
Citadel expects to matriculate between 725 and 750 young men and
women in the Class of 2014. The Class of 2013, which matriculated
in August 2009, was the largest class in 34 years with 721 freshmen.
Goodwill
opens new job training center in Summerville
Goodwill
Industries of Lower South Carolina plans to open doors to brighter
futures today by opening the doors to their new Job Link Center
inside the Summerville Goodwill retail store at 222 Old Trolley
Road. Representatives of the town and the Greater Summerville Dorchester
County Chamber of Commerce will cut the ribbon at noon.
Goodwill
entered into a partnership with Dorchester Adult Education to streamline
services for the community. "Often times the people that access
Goodwill's job services are also in need of Work Keys and Work Core
Employability Skills training, both certification programs that
will be offered by Adult Education through the Summerville Job Link
Center," said Peggy Smith, vice president of Employment Services
for Goodwill Industries.
The
Job Link Center will be open to everyone and will offer career coaching,
job training and other employment placement services.
RiverDogs
hand over the loot
The
RiverDogs yet again have left a large paw print on the fight against
blindness and retinitis pigmentosa.
RiverDogs
General Manager Dave Echols presented a check for $20,000 to Dr.
Ed Wilson and Dr. Craig Crosson of the MUSC Storm Eye Institute
on July 20. The donation comes primarily from the RiverDogs' 11th
annual Kindness Beats Blindness auction, which was held June 26.
The auction came as a result of RiverDogs President Mike Veeck's
daughter, Rebecca, being diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a
group of inherited diseases causing retinal degeneration. Veeck
and his wife, Libby, have dedicated most of their charitable effort
toward fighting blindness.
For more information on the MUSC Storm Eye Institute's effort to
battle RP and other degenerative retinal diseases, visit
this site. The RiverDogs are an underwriter of CharlestonCurrents.
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Boykin spaniel
The
Boykin Spaniel was originally bred in South Carolina before the
1920s. This amiable little dark brown retriever is both a superb
hunter and loving family pet. It was bred to provide an ideal dog
for hunting fowl in the swamps along the Wateree River, which demanded
a sturdy, compact dog built for boat travel and capable of retrieving
on land or water.
Lemuel
Whitaker "Whit" Boykin, a planter and sportsman from the
Boykin community near Camden, tested many dogs to answer these needs.
With luck and selective breeding, the multi-purpose retriever was
being bred to type by the 1920s.
The
precursor of the breed was reportedly a stray spaniel-type dog that
befriended Spartanburg banker Alexander L. White around 1905. After
the spunky dog showed an aptitude for retrieving, White sent the
dog, called "Dumpy," to his friend and hunting partner
Whit Boykin. In Boykin's hands this little stray developed into
a superb turkey dog and waterfowl retriever.
The
popularity of the breed grew steadily and the Boykin's ability in
the field and amiable nature brought the dog praise in all forms.
In 1977 the Boykin Spaniel Society was founded, with headquarters
in Camden, and counted 2,544 human members by 2000. In that same
year, the official Boykin Spaniel registry, begun in 1979, listed
16,285 Boykins in forty-nine states and many foreign countries.
On March 26, 1985, Governor Richard Riley signed into law an act
making the Boykin Spaniel the official South Carolina state dog.
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THE
LIST
Five that
might be new to you
It's possible
to live here all your life, and yet still miss some of the more
obscure tourist attractions in the Lowcountry. Here's a list of
five you may not have visited.
-
The gum
pole.
This telephone pole on Market Street bears the colorful reminders
of Holy City visitors' oral fixations.
- Urban
horses.
The Charleston Police Department maintains a stable of horses
for its mounted patrol in Hampton Park downtown. You can chat
with Mr. Ed.
- Tried
by fire and by war. The
Biggin
Church Ruins gives visitors the mystical feel of stepping
into the past. The church was burned three times since it was
constructed about 1711, and was trashed by the British during
the Revolutionary War. The ruins can be found on S.C. Highway
402 about two miles from Moncks Corner in Berkeley County.
- Save
me! The
Morris Island Lighthouse is a gorgeous sight, and dedicated Charlestonians
are in the process of saving
the light from the scourge of the Atlantic Ocean. Boat tours
can get you nearby.
- Get hives.
Bee City near the Edisto
River just three miles north of Givhans State Park on Highway
61, near Givhans, between Summerville and Walterboro. Learn about
honeybees and beekeeping equipment. Get a close look at workers,
drones, and the queen.
QUOTE
Counting
blessings
"What I'm looking for is a blessing that's not in disguise."
-- Kitty
O'Neill Collins
CALENDAR:
THIS WEEK
Children's
Fashion Show: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Aug. 5. SC Thrift and
Resale will hold a fashion show and have new and pre-owned designer
clothing for sale as low as 49 cents per item at its special Back
To School event. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Women. Location:
1670 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant. More
info .
'Jaws'
on the Lawn: 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Liberty Square, downtown
Charleston by the South Carolina Aquarium. Watch the all-time classic
shark movie "Jaws" during the aquarium's Shark Week celebration.
Lawn area opens at 7 p.m. and movie starts at dark. Before the movie,
guests can interact with roving educators and watch an aquarium-made
short film on shark myths. Bring your own chair or blanket. Snacks,
sodas and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. No
coolers or pets allowed. Donations will be taken at the door to
benefit conservation efforts at the aquarium. More info: 577-FISH
(3474) or online.
CYP
Summer Soiree: 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Aug. 6, Francis
Marion Hotel, corner of King and Calhoun streets. The Charleston
Young Professionals group will host its "Summer Soiree - the
Black Tie, Blue Jean Event," featuring food, drinks, networking
opportunities, giveaways and music from DJ Doug in the Carolina
Ballroom. Cost: $60 CYP members, $75 nonmembers. Tickets/more
info.
Manners
workshop: 9 a.m., Aug. 7. The Charleston Museum will
offer its "Petite Protocol" program with fun, interactive
and engaging activities that remind children aged 6 to 10 how to
be courteous, respectful and confident in the classroom. $20 to
$25. More and to register, call 843.722.2996 (ext. 236) or visit
online.
Reggae
Concert Series: 8:30 p.m., Aug. 7. Mystic Vibrations
will perform at Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston as part
of the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission's reggae
series. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for teenagers and
up. Children under 13 are free. More
online or call (843)-795-4FUN (4386).
Shark
Week: Daily through Aug. 8, South Carolina Aquarium,
100 Aquarium Wharf. A weeklong event for kids featuring all things
shark, including shark-themed dive shows, interactive activities
such as "Sharkeology" and "Shark Shapes," playing
in the shark cage, trips along Shark Alley, and the chance to get
photos taken in the mouth of a shark. All activities free with general
admission or membership. More info: 577-FISH (3474) or online.
CALENDAR:
ONGOING AND SOON
(NEW)
Setting
legislative priorities: 4 to 6 p.m., August 10. The annual
South Carolina Chamber of Commerce Grassroots Meetings are the first
step in forming the 2011 Competitiveness Agenda, the business community's
annual list of legislative priorities. Join fellow business leaders
to discuss legislative issues that need to be addressed by the General
Assembly from 4 to 6 p.m. at Trident Technical College. Register
online.
(NEW)
Waterfront
Fun Day: Aug. 11. The town of Mount Pleasant has a full day
of fun free events planned at its Memorial Waterfront Park, beginning
at 10 a.m. with Splash Day. Children are invited to come and slide
on two water slides and one slip-and-slide. Parent or guardian must
stay with child. Event ends at 2 p.m. Parents also can bring their
children to do a fun, free activity at the park's playground from
10 a.m. to noon. Then, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the Pier Plaza
across from the pier store, musician Nick Collins will entertain
with classic rock, blues, and bluegrass with some jazz undertones.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring your own
chair. Benches and tables are available on a limited basis. Onsite
parking available at 50 cents per hour. More.
(NEW)
Fishing
Tournaments: Registration begins at 6 a.m., Aug. 14. Aug.
21 and Sept. 11. Get ready to catch some fun at the Folly
Beach Fishing Pier's annual Big Kahuna Tournament on Aug. 14. The
Mount Pleasant Pier's final tournament of the year will be Aug.
21, and the Folly pier will hold its end-of-the-season tournament
on Sept. 11. At the Big Kahuna tournament on Folly, competitive
fishermen and women can compete at Folly's pier for a chance to
win a boat, motor and trailer with a state record catch of Whiting.
For more information, call (843) 588-FISH (3474), the Mount Pleasant
Pier at (843) 762-9946 or go
online.
Mad
Science Saturday: 10 a.m., Aug. 14, The Charleston Museum
will offer this two-hour science time to allow students the opportunity
to examine the stages of matter and experiment with dry ice. Free
for Museum members; free for nonmembers with general admission.
More online.
First
Day Festival, 1 p.m., Aug. 15, Liberty Square, downtown
Charleston. The City of Charleston hosts the 8th First Day Festival
to help students transition back to school. Not only will they be
able to play in a Kids Zone, they'll be able to tour the S.C. Aquarium,
get school supplies and get their face painted. Last year's festival
drew more than 10,000 kids. Learn
more.
(NEW)
Hospitality
Networking: 7:05 p.m. Aug. 19, RiverDogs game. Charleston
Hoteliers and Exchange Club will host an after-hours get together
at the game at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. Hoteliers, caterers, tour
management companies, museums, plantations, meeting planners and
others in the hospitality business are invited, whether members
or nonmembers. More
online.
(NEW)
Let's
Do Lunch: Noon, Aug. 20, Fish Restaurant. Have a great
meal at Fish Restaurant and help out Louie's Kids, a local organization
that raises funds to help treat childhood obesity, which afflicts
25 million American children today. King Street Marketing Group
will host and each guest will receive a King Street Goodie Bag,
free parking and an opportunity to take home valuable prizes from
King Street and Charleston Peninsula businesses. Ticketed admission
is $18. More
online or call (843) 303-1113.
2nd
Annual Lowcountry Jazz Festival,
Sept. 3-5. The city will come alive as local and international
artists join forces at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center
and other locations around the city. Confirmed artists include legendary
contemporary jazz band Spyro Gyra; saxophone journeyman Euge Groove,
formerly of Tower of Power; Paul "Shilts" Weimar, former
bandleader of Down To The Bone; and noted Charleston jazz musician
Charlton Singleton. All proceeds from the festival will benefit
"Closing The Gap In Healthcare Inc." More
info online or call (704) 534-4228.
Spirituality
and writing: 9 a.m., Sept. 11. The Charleston County
library is sponsoring a discussion on spirituality and writing featuring
novelists Denise Hildreth, Beth Webb Hart and Nicole Seitz. Admission
is free to the session, which will be held at the main library,
68 Calhoun Street, Charleston. More: Phone 843-805-6947.
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Dupree
and Senate
9/27: Haley-Sheheen
race
9/20: Political,
energy efficiency
9/13: British
invasion
9/6: Meet
Dave the Potter
8/30: Gulf
pix make impact
8/23: Thank
a teacher
8/16: Pharmacy,
juice
8/2: Cherry
juice, Gardner
7/26: Biden
on Hollings
7/19: About
Turkey
7/7: Campaign
trash
6/28: Impatient
electorate
6/21: Haley's
thin record
6/14: Daddy-daughter
trip
6/7: Gulf
spill report
PETER
LUCASH: BUSINESS INDIGO
7/29:
TwelveSouth
again
7/14: Tech
After 5 hits Chas
7/1: TwelveSouth
scores praise
5/27: Facebook
on privacy
5/13: Spark
Charleston, more
4/22: Green
Wizard, more
4/1: Encouraging
biz signs
3/18: Biz
fair, CED venture
3/4: Lowcountry
tech hub
2/4: Advice
on working with Boeing
1/21: Co-working
group
1/7: Free
library text questions
LIST
ARCHIVES
10/7:
5
back helpers
10/4: 5
for recruiting
9/30: 5
kids' books
9/27: 5
for kayaks
9/23: 5
for pets
9/20: 5
at the Gibbes
9/16: 5
date nights
9/13: 5
fall plants
9/9: 5
wine resources
9/6: 5
magical moments
9/2: 5
great preachers
8/30: 5
local runs
8/26: 5
great cookbooks
8/23: Creative
five
8/19: 5
local blogs
8/16: More
plaudits
8/12: 5
local dog romps
8/9: New
heritage sites
8/5: 5
around Chucktown
8/2: Bedside
reading
7/29: Five
for fall
7/26: Hollings
library
7/22: Wine
+ Food fest
7/19: New
Chas app
7/14: Chas
at top
7/7: SC
films
7/1: Keeping
cool
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