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Wednesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. |
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| Yin Yoga |
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| Surrounded by the beauty of nature, you'll find the peace and stillness inherent in the garden. Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that combines deep stretching and relaxation. This more meditative practice helps to lengthen ligaments, soften joints, and improve flexibility over time. |
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Friday, April 23 at 5:30 p.m. |
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| Spring Ephemerals Twilight Tour |
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| Join a trained docent as early spring emerges in the form of ephemerals, bulbs, hellebores, and peonies. Includes a tram ride.
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Saturday, April 24 at 9 a.m. |
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| Bird Hike with the Audubon Society |
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| Join the Audubon Society of Omaha on a bird hike through the Arboretums and Oberman Bird Sanctuary to explore the diversity of bird life in the garden.
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Saturday, April 24 at noon |
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| Spring Watercolor Painting |
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| THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT - Green, Green, GREEN! For April we will take a look at all the beautiful budding plants and flowers that are coming to life around the garden. We will learn to layer watercolors to create images that have soft tones and BOLD bolds to really illustrate things that are growing and changing.
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Wednesday, April 28 at 6 p.m. |
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| Yoga for Beginners |
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| Encircled by these beautiful botanical gardens, Lindsay VanZee invites you to come as you are right now. She asks you to call on your inner child, inviting a playful, lighthearted approach to yoga.
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Saturday, May 1 at 8 a.m. |
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| Qigong and TaiChi Practice |
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| Focus the breath and improve circulation with slow-flowing moves, emphasis on the breath with Qigong forms. |
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Saturday, May 1 at noon |
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| Basket Weaving: Patriotic Tote |
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| Create functional pieces that you can enjoy for years to come in these workshops, where “fun and friendships intertwine”.
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Saturday, May 1 at noon |
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| DIY Greeting Card Workshop: Mother's Day |
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| These DIY Greeting Card workshops provide hands-on experience with cutting, designing, and building a set of high-quality greeting cards. Learn easy-to-follow paper-crafting techniques and tools to produce your own works of art. |
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Wednesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. |
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| Yoga for Beginners |
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| Encircled by these beautiful botanical gardens, Lindsay VanZee invites you to come as you are right now. She asks you to call on your inner child, inviting a playful, lighthearted approach to yoga.
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Friday, May 7 at 6 p.m. |
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| Botanical Bartending: Mother's Day Wine Tasting |
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| Join WineStyles Tasting Station for a celebration of white wine. Taste 8 wines, 4 varieties of Chardonnay and 4 Sauvignon Blanc, and try to detect the subtle differences, accents, and notes in taste. Learn about the notable regions for these varietals, the sweetness, great pairings, and more from regional experts. A special addition to this event will be a chocolate tasting, a decadent way to toast spring and Mother's Day. $40, $30 for garden members.
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Saturday, May 8 at 9 a.m. |
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| Warbler Walk |
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| In celebration of Nebraska Migratory Bird Month in May, director of conservation Jim Locklear will lead a walking tour highlighting the natural history of these captivating travelers.
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Saturday, May 8 at 12:30 p.m. |
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| Macramé Plant Hangers |
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| Learn how to make basic macramé knots, and then make your own macramé plant hanger, and pot up a plant to take home in your new masterpiece. |
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Monday, May 10 at 6 p.m. |
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Wednesday, May 12 at 6 p.m. |
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| Flow/Vinyasa Yoga |
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| Surrounded by the beauty of nature, you'll find the peace and stillness inherent in the garden. Connect with nature and yourself in these yoga workshops for all levels, led by Suzanne Wright. Please bring a mat or towel. Presented by Immanuel Communities.
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Saturday, May 15 at 8 a.m. |
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| Qigong and TaiChi Practice |
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| Focus the breath and improve circulation with slow-flowing moves, emphasis on the breath with Qigong forms. |
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Saturday, May 15 at noon |
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| Spring Watercolor Painting |
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| En Plein Air – Painting what you see- A specific plant or view from the garden! -Sketching before painting – building the image (weather dependent, plans will vary if we have to stay inside!)
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Saturday, May 15 at 3 p.m. |
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Saturday, May 15 at 9 a.m. |
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| Digital Photography Level 1 |
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| This two-hour class is for beginner photographers. Advance beyond using the automatic settings on your DSLR camera to learn why and when to use the variations of aperture, shutter speed, and lighting. By the end of the two hours, participants will understand in simple terms, the hows and whys of operating their camera.
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Saturday, May 15 at 1 p.m. |
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| Digital Photography Level 2 |
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| This workshop is for upper-level beginner to intermediate photographers. Participants will gain an understanding of what makes a great photo and pick up some tips, tricks, and techniques that professional photographers use.
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Wednesday, May 19 at 6 p.m. |
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| Yoga for Beginners |
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| Encircled by these beautiful botanical gardens, Lindsay VanZee invites you to come as you are right now. She asks you to call on your inner child, inviting a playful, lighthearted approach to yoga.
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Wednesday, May 19 at 7 p.m. |
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| Evening Photography |
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| Come learn and expand your knowledge of evening/nighttime photography in the beautiful urban oasis that is Lauritzen Gardens. This after hours exploration will be led and coached by instructor Will Fields. Join Will for evening sessions that will help you further your camera at different times of the year and in differing light and color.
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Friday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m. |
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| Spring Flowering Walk Twilight Tour |
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| Experience one of the most beautiful garden
areas during the spring months as a trained
docent leads you on a stroll of the spring
flowering walk among the magnificent
flowering crab apples, peonies and spring
flowering bulbs. Cost includes tram ride. |
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Saturday, May 22 at 12 p.m. |
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| Woodcarving: Scandinavian Spoon (Intermediate) |
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| Develop the confidence to carve traditional wooden spoons from roughed-out spoon blanks with a variety of knives. The style of carving is based on traditional Scandinavian methods using freshly harvested timber. |
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Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m. |
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| Woodcarving: Jam Spreaders (Beginner) |
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| Develop the confidence to carve jam spreaders from fresh timber using a basic carving knife. The jam spreader is an outstanding introductory project into woodworking, and it is also a functional utensil that can be used for years in your kitchen. |
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Saturday, May 22 at 9 p.m. |
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| Night Skies: Moon, Mercury, Venus |
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| THIS PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT. Observe faint deep-sky objects, planets, and the moon in the darkness of the garden. Take the tram out to the middle of the garden to view the sky under the light of the moon (masks are required on the tram). Participants should bring a flashlight. $15, $5 for garden members. Pre-registration is required. |
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Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. |
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| Yin Yoga |
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| Surrounded by the beauty of nature, you'll find the peace and stillness inherent in the garden. Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that combines deep stretching and relaxation. This more meditative practice helps to lengthen ligaments, soften joints, and improve flexibility over time. |
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Wednesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. |
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Saturday, May 29 at 8 a.m. |
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| Qigong and TaiChi Practice |
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| Focus the breath and improve circulation with slow-flowing moves, emphasis on the breath with Qigong forms. |
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Wednesday, June 2 at 6 p.m. |
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| Yoga: Flow/Vinyasa |
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| Surrounded by the beauty of nature, you'll find the peace and stillness inherent in the garden. Connect with nature and yourself in these yoga workshops for all levels, led by Suzanne Wright. Please bring a mat or towel. Presented by Immanuel Communities. |
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Wednesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. |
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| Relaxation Yoga |
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| This gentle, relaxing introduction to yoga is perfect for beginners or yoga practitioners of all levels. |
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Thursday, June 10 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
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| Botanical Bus Tour of Kansas City |
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| Take a bus trip with fellow plant enthusiasts and gardeners on an excursion to explore some of the horticultural highlights in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the beauty of Kaufman Memorial Garden, to learn about the history of Jacob Loose Park, and to be inspired by Powell Gardens. |
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Saturday, June 12 at 9 a.m. |
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| Woodcarving: Jam Spreaders (Beginner) |
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| Develop the confidence to carve jam spreaders from fresh timber using a basic carving knife. The jam spreader is an outstanding introductory project into woodworking, and it is also a functional utensil that can be used for years in your kitchen. |
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Saturday, June 12 at 9 a.m. |
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| Digital Photography Level 1 |
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| This two-hour class is for beginner photographers. Advance beyond using the automatic settings on your DSLR camera to learn why and when to use the variations of aperture, shutter speed, and lighting. By the end of the two hours, participants will understand in simple terms, the hows and whys of operating their camera. |
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Saturday, June 12 at 1 p.m. |
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| Photography Level 2 |
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| This workshop is for upper-level beginner to intermediate photographers. Participants will gain an understanding of what makes a great photo and pick up some tips, tricks, and techniques that professional photographers use. |
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Saturday, June 12 at 3 p.m. |
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June 12 at 10 a.m. |
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| Beginner Watercolor Painting |
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| This course will focus on the fundamentals of water color painting. In this hour we will learn how to set up your workspace, how to plan a painting, and how to best approach layering your work from start to finish. We will use a reference image in the classroom set up. This class is a great transition into the intermediate course where you can jump right in to your designs! |
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June 12 at noon |
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| Intermediate Watercolor Painting |
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| Color Mixing: Use the basics (red, blue, yellow) to build all the other colors! We will use a standard palette but blend colors to create all of the different tints, shades, and hues that you could imagine in a garden painting. |
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Saturday, June 12 at noon |
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| Woodcarving: Scandinavian Spoon (Intermediate) |
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| Develop the confidence to carve traditional wooden spoons from roughed-out spoon blanks with a variety of knives. The style of carving is based on traditional Scandinavian methods using freshly harvested timber. |
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June 14 at 6 p.m. |
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Wednesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. |
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| Yin Yoga |
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| Yin yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga that combines deep stretching and relaxation. This more meditative practice helps to lengthen ligaments, soften joints, and improve flexibility. |
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Wednesday, June 16 at 7 p.m. |
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| Evening Photography |
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| Come learn and expand your knowledge of evening/nighttime photography in the beautiful urban oasis that is Lauritzen Gardens. This after hours exploration will be led and coached by instructor Will Fields. Join Will for evening sessions that will help you further your camera at different times of the year and in differing light and color. |
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Saturday, June 19 at noon |
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Saturday, June 19 at 12:30 p.m. |
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| Macramé Plant Hangers |
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| In this two-hour workshop, you will learn how to tie basic macramé knots so you can make your own macramé plant hanger! You will also receive a potted plant to take home in your new masterpiece! |
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Wednesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. |
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| Relaxation Yoga |
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| This gentle, relaxing introduction to yoga is perfect for beginners or yoga practitioners of all levels. |
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Wednesday, July 7 at 6 p.m. |
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| Yoga: Flow/Vinyasa |
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| Surrounded by the beauty of nature, you’ll find the peace and stillness inherent in the garden. Connect with nature and yourself in these yoga workshops for all levels. |
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July 10 at 12:30 p.m. |
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| Macramé Plant Hangers |
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| In this two-hour workshop, you will learn how to tie basic macramé knots so you can make your own macramé plant hanger! You will also receive a potted plant to take home in your new masterpiece! |
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Wednesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. |
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| Relaxation Yoga |
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| This gentle, relaxing introduction to yoga is perfect for beginners or yoga practitioners of all levels. |
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Saturday, August 21 at noon |
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Saturday, September 25 at noon |
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| Basket Weaving: Falling Leaves |
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| Create functional pieces that you can enjoy for years to come in these workshops, where “fun and friendships intertwine”.
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Saturday, November 20 at noon |
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| Basket Weaving: Tote Basket |
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| Create functional pieces that you can enjoy for years to come in these workshops, where “fun and friendships intertwine”.
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