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Kids & Family

Saturday, Oct 29, 2011

Boo Bayou

by: LCVC

Vermilionville, 300 Fisher Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508

12 p.m.

Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park invites the public to celebrate Halloween at the village with Boo Bayou, a Fall Carnival for the whole family being held on Saturday, October 29 from 12 2 p.m. There will be plenty to keep the kids busy including games, costume contest, trick-or-treating throughout the historic village and entertainment provided by Louisiana Performance Center & Mitch Richard the Strolling Magician. See below for a full list of activities.… [Event Website]
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Evangeline Parish Centennial Festival

by: LCVC

Parish Courthouse front lawn, 200 Court St., Ville Platte

10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Free

One day of celebration. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on the lawn of the parish Courthouse in Ville Platte filled with music, food, dance, and the unveiling of our lifesize bronze statue of "Evangeline" tentatively scheduled for 2 p.m.
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SRL ACT Practice Test

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Take an ACT Practice Test in a test-like environment. Testresults with strategies and tips will be presented by ThePrinceton Review the following Thursday. Teens must preregisterfor the practice test. Preregistration begins October 3. Visit lplteen.net to preregister.Test Results and TipsNovember 3 6:30 pm… [Event Website]
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NRL ACT Practice Test

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

10:30 AM

Take an ACT Practice Test in a test-like environment. Testresults with strategies and tips will be presented by ThePrinceton Review the following Thursday. Teens must preregisterfor the practice test. Preregistration begins October 3. Visit lplteen.net to preregister.Test Results and TipsNovember 3 6:30 pm… [Event Website]
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Sertoma Cajun Air Festival

by: LCVC

Lafayette Regional Airport

Fri. 2-7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Admission: See Website

USAF Thunderbirds return to Lafayette. New Friday Twilight Show opening to the public. Limited tickets.
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Children's Museum of Fear

by: Children's Museum

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The Children's Museum of Acadiana is spooked to announce Children's Museum of Fear: Storytelling More information to come! Dates: 10/8/2011 - 10/29/2011 Hours: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST [Event Website]
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Museum of Fear: Story Telling

by: Children's Museum

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST

Museum of Fear: Story Telling For the first time, Museum of Fear (Lafayette Science Museum) has franchised into a cooperative effort with Childrens Museum of Acadiana in creating Childrens Museum of Fear: Storytelling. Theatrical adaptations of the classic tales, Little Red Riding Hood and Hansel and Gretel, will be brought to life by the spooky performances of seasoned actors. Though the storytelling is meant for children of all ages, we will spare NO scare! Childrens Museum of Fear: Storytelling, will be open to the public … [Event Website]
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At the Movies

by: LCVC

Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance, Museum & Gallery, downtown Abbeville.

Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Free.

An exhibit that features the artwork of local artists that have painted portraits of famous actors, actresses and scenes from movies.
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Begnaud House Cultural Classroom

by: LCVC

110 Benoit Patin Rd. Scott 70583 Scott I-10 Exit #97 - Southside

10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Take our Cultural Classroom Challenge. Food, Music, and Mardi Gras. Several different displays which you can test your knowledge and a chance to get your name on the list and earn either a Honorary or Authentic Certificate. Depend on the outcome of your score. Visitors and Locals Welcomed to the Challenge.
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Hub City Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Oil Center, 427 Heyman Street (Across from Champagne's)

8 a.m.-noon

Hub City Farmers Market Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. [Event Website]
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]
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Kids & Family

Sunday, Oct 30, 2011

Halloween Children's Festival & Costume Contest

by: LCVC

Cyr Gates Community Center, New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Dr, New Iberia

Noon - 3 p.m.

Costume Contest at 2 p.m., Games, Fun Jump, Cake Walk, Concessions
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2nd Annual Spooktacular Children's Halloween Carnival

by: Cal Editor

Fraternity Row next to the Cajundome

2-5 p.m.

The Second Annual Spooktacular Children's Halloween Carnival will be hosted by UL Lafayette student organizations on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2 - 5 p.m. at Fraternity Row near the Cajundome. Children 12 and under are invited to attend the event with a parent or guardian in attendance. Guests can enjoy a variety of free fun-filled activities such as carnival games, face painting, trick or treating, a haunted house, a fun jump and an area to decorate pumpkins. Drinks and snacks will be provided. For more information about the Spooktackular, contact UL Lafayette Greek Affairs at 337-482-6272.
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Sertoma Cajun Air Festival

by: LCVC

Lafayette Regional Airport

Fri. 2-7 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Admission: See Website

USAF Thunderbirds return to Lafayette. New Friday Twilight Show opening to the public. Limited tickets.
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At the Movies

by: LCVC

Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance, Museum & Gallery, downtown Abbeville.

Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Free.

An exhibit that features the artwork of local artists that have painted portraits of famous actors, actresses and scenes from movies.
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Begnaud House Cultural Classroom

by: LCVC

110 Benoit Patin Rd. Scott 70583 Scott I-10 Exit #97 - Southside

10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Take our Cultural Classroom Challenge. Food, Music, and Mardi Gras. Several different displays which you can test your knowledge and a chance to get your name on the list and earn either a Honorary or Authentic Certificate. Depend on the outcome of your score. Visitors and Locals Welcomed to the Challenge.
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Hub City Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Oil Center, 427 Heyman Street (Across from Champagne's)

8 a.m.-noon

Hub City Farmers Market Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. [Event Website]
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]
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Kids & Family

Monday, Oct 31, 2011

Scare in the Square

by: LCVC

Magdalen Square, Abbeville

5-7 p.m.

Admission: Free.

Trick-or-treating, costume contest, storyteller and more.
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Ghost & Goodies

by: LCVC

Main St., Gueydan

5-7 p.m.

Admission: Free

Businesses will be handing out candy to children, costume contests and fun for all ages.
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Chenier Story Times

by: Lafayette Public Library

Chenier Branch

10:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration is required but groups need to call (337)291-2941 to insure available space. [Event Website]
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At the Movies

by: LCVC

Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance, Museum & Gallery, downtown Abbeville.

Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Free.

An exhibit that features the artwork of local artists that have painted portraits of famous actors, actresses and scenes from movies.
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Begnaud House Cultural Classroom

by: LCVC

110 Benoit Patin Rd. Scott 70583 Scott I-10 Exit #97 - Southside

10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Take our Cultural Classroom Challenge. Food, Music, and Mardi Gras. Several different displays which you can test your knowledge and a chance to get your name on the list and earn either a Honorary or Authentic Certificate. Depend on the outcome of your score. Visitors and Locals Welcomed to the Challenge.
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Hub City Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Oil Center, 427 Heyman Street (Across from Champagne's)

8 a.m.-noon

Hub City Farmers Market Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. [Event Website]
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]
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Kids & Family

Tuesday, Nov 1, 2011

S. Regional Baby Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Baby Time is designed to introducemothers, fathers, or caregivers and babiesages 9-18 months to nursery rhymes, songs,fingerplays, and early literacy information. [Event Website]
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S. Regional Toddler Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

10:30 AM

Fifteen-minute story sessions geared to children 18-35 months.Adults must accompany toddlers. [Event Website]
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At the Movies

by: LCVC

Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance, Museum & Gallery, downtown Abbeville.

Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Free.

An exhibit that features the artwork of local artists that have painted portraits of famous actors, actresses and scenes from movies.
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Begnaud House Cultural Classroom

by: LCVC

110 Benoit Patin Rd. Scott 70583 Scott I-10 Exit #97 - Southside

10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Take our Cultural Classroom Challenge. Food, Music, and Mardi Gras. Several different displays which you can test your knowledge and a chance to get your name on the list and earn either a Honorary or Authentic Certificate. Depend on the outcome of your score. Visitors and Locals Welcomed to the Challenge.
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Hub City Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Oil Center, 427 Heyman Street (Across from Champagne's)

8 a.m.-noon

Hub City Farmers Market Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. [Event Website]
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]
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Kids & Family

Wednesday, Nov 2, 2011

NRL Teen Poetry Night

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

6:00 PM

For all young poets out there who would like tospeak their minds, this night is for you. Join thespoken word group, Project SOUND, for a nightfilled with reading, writing, and expressingyourself through poetry. This poetry night is forages 1318. [Event Website]
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S. Regional Baby Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

9:30 AM

Baby Time is designed to introducemothers, fathers, or caregivers and babiesages 9-18 months to nursery rhymes, songs,fingerplays, and early literacy information. [Event Website]
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North Regional Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

North Regional Library

10:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration required but groups need to call (337) 896-6323to insure available space. [Event Website]
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S. Regional Toddler Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

10:30 AM

Fifteen-minute story sessions geared to children 18-35 months.Adults must accompany toddlers. [Event Website]
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S. Regional Bedtime Stories

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:00 PM

This program is a nighttime version of Family Story Time.No preregistration required. The December 14 story time will have a special guest ...Mrs. Claus!These other story times will be in French ...November 9, 30, andDecember 7. [Event Website]
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At the Movies

by: LCVC

Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance, Museum & Gallery, downtown Abbeville.

Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Free.

An exhibit that features the artwork of local artists that have painted portraits of famous actors, actresses and scenes from movies.
Comments

Begnaud House Cultural Classroom

by: LCVC

110 Benoit Patin Rd. Scott 70583 Scott I-10 Exit #97 - Southside

10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Take our Cultural Classroom Challenge. Food, Music, and Mardi Gras. Several different displays which you can test your knowledge and a chance to get your name on the list and earn either a Honorary or Authentic Certificate. Depend on the outcome of your score. Visitors and Locals Welcomed to the Challenge.
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Hub City Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Oil Center, 427 Heyman Street (Across from Champagne's)

8 a.m.-noon

Hub City Farmers Market Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. [Event Website]
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]
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Kids & Family

Thursday, Nov 3, 2011

ACT Practice Test: Results and Tips

by: Lafayette Public Library

South Regional Library

6:30 p.m.

Take an ACT Practice Test in a test-like environment. Testresults with strategies and tips will be presented by ThePrinceton Review the following Thursday. Teens must preregisterfor the practice test. Preregistration begins October 3. Visit lplteen.net to preregister.… [Event Website]
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Youngsville Branch Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

Youngsville Branch

9:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration required but groups need to call [337]856-9385ahead to insure available space. [Event Website]
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Story Castle

by: Lafayette Public Library

Jefferson St Library at Children's Department

10:30 AM

Story Castle is for children 3 through 6 year olds and an accompanying adult. [Event Website]
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Milton Branch Story Time

by: Lafayette Public Library

Milton Branch

10:30 AM

Story times for ages 3-6 are offered at several Branches. No preregistration required but groups need to call (337)856-5261 to insure available space. [Event Website]
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Sesame Street Live presents Elmo's Super Heroes!

by: LCVC

Cajundome, Lafayette

11/3: 7 p.m.; 11/4: 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.; 11/5: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; 11/6: 2 p.m.

Admission: $12-$50

Sesame Street Live presents Elmo's Super Heroes! Calling all super heroes! Super Grover has lost his super-ness! Never fear, the fabulous five Super Heroes are here -- featuring Elmo as Captain Fuzzy! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe and all their furry friends are on a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover. Singing and dancing their way through fun lessons on healthy habits, they discover how exercise, rest, nutritious food and good hygiene can save Super Grover -- and turn your children into Super Heroes, too!
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At the Movies

by: LCVC

Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance, Museum & Gallery, downtown Abbeville.

Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Free.

An exhibit that features the artwork of local artists that have painted portraits of famous actors, actresses and scenes from movies.
Comments

Begnaud House Cultural Classroom

by: LCVC

110 Benoit Patin Rd. Scott 70583 Scott I-10 Exit #97 - Southside

10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Take our Cultural Classroom Challenge. Food, Music, and Mardi Gras. Several different displays which you can test your knowledge and a chance to get your name on the list and earn either a Honorary or Authentic Certificate. Depend on the outcome of your score. Visitors and Locals Welcomed to the Challenge.
Comments

Hub City Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Oil Center, 427 Heyman Street (Across from Champagne's)

8 a.m.-noon

Hub City Farmers Market Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. [Event Website]
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]
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Kids & Family

Friday, Nov 4, 2011

Sesame Street Live presents Elmo's Super Heroes!

by: LCVC

Cajundome, Lafayette

11/3: 7 p.m.; 11/4: 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.; 11/5: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; 11/6: 2 p.m.

Admission: $12-$50

Sesame Street Live presents Elmo's Super Heroes! Calling all super heroes! Super Grover has lost his super-ness! Never fear, the fabulous five Super Heroes are here -- featuring Elmo as Captain Fuzzy! Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Zoe and all their furry friends are on a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover. Singing and dancing their way through fun lessons on healthy habits, they discover how exercise, rest, nutritious food and good hygiene can save Super Grover -- and turn your children into Super Heroes, too!
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At the Movies

by: LCVC

Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance, Museum & Gallery, downtown Abbeville.

Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Admission: Free.

An exhibit that features the artwork of local artists that have painted portraits of famous actors, actresses and scenes from movies.
Comments

Begnaud House Cultural Classroom

by: LCVC

110 Benoit Patin Rd. Scott 70583 Scott I-10 Exit #97 - Southside

10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Admission: Free

Take our Cultural Classroom Challenge. Food, Music, and Mardi Gras. Several different displays which you can test your knowledge and a chance to get your name on the list and earn either a Honorary or Authentic Certificate. Depend on the outcome of your score. Visitors and Locals Welcomed to the Challenge.
Comments

Hub City Farmers Market

by: LCVC

Oil Center, 427 Heyman Street (Across from Champagne's)

8 a.m.-noon

Hub City Farmers Market Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. [Event Website]
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Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries

by: LCVC

Lafayette Science Museum, 433 Jefferson St., Lafayette.

Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-6 p.m.

Admission: Adults $5, Seniors $3, C

This 7,000 square foot exhibit rethinks preconceptions about how dinosaurs lived and eventually died. Filled with full skeletal casts, interactives and a full-scale diarama, this exhibit will shed new light on prehistory as we know it. [Event Website]
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