All Discussions Tagged 'wood green' - Bowes and Bounds Connected2024-03-28T12:56:46Zhttps://bowesandbounds.org/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=wood+green&feed=yes&xn_auth=noN22 Jazz Festivaltag:bowesandbounds.org,2019-11-14:6278630:Topic:1391412019-11-14T14:14:59.687ZCollage Artshttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/CollageArts105
<p>Karamel in Coburg Road Wood Green is being recognised as a hot bed of new Jazz talent as it becomes one of this year’s new venues for the<span> </span><strong><a href="https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/results?q=karamel&type=events" rel="noopener" target="_blank">EFG London Jazz Festival</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Jazz programmer Preeti Dasgupta explains: “Karamel is an awarding winning restaurant. It has a really friendly atmosphere which brings the best out of the talent performers we are…</p>
<p>Karamel in Coburg Road Wood Green is being recognised as a hot bed of new Jazz talent as it becomes one of this year’s new venues for the<span> </span><strong><a href="https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/results?q=karamel&type=events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EFG London Jazz Festival</a>.</strong></p>
<p>Jazz programmer Preeti Dasgupta explains: “Karamel is an awarding winning restaurant. It has a really friendly atmosphere which brings the best out of the talent performers we are attracting. The idea of jazz can be quite scary for first time audiences, but we have something for everyone in our festival programme and we really hope that we will continue to attract new young and young at heart audience members.”</p>
<p>Saxophonist Samuel Eagles summed up this feeling perfectly: ‘Karamel is such a special place, we are so privileged to have this venue in London. Everything about the place is awesome, excellent menu, large open space to dine, space on the sofas to relax, staff who are super kind. Overall great atmosphere and one of my favourite places in London. I can’t wait for this gig!'</p>
<p><strong>Samuel Eagles – Spirit, Saturday 16 November</strong></p>
<p><strong>Jazz Jam with Noah Stoneman, Wednesday 20 November</strong></p>
<p>One of the events is free to attend and designed for families to attend. Young, London-based jazz pianist Noah Stoneman was a BBC Young Musician of the Year finalist. Noah leads a swinging quartet playing polished renditions of standards from the Jazz songbook. His second set is open to musicians of all ages who have brought along their instruments.</p>
<p>Karamel’s offering is a very diverse festival offering, women are centre stage.</p>
<p><strong>Jen Kearney Quartet</strong>,<span> </span><strong>Friday 15 November</strong></p>
<p>Boston, Massachusetts-born, recent London resident Jen Kearney offers an exciting mix of musical styles including soul, R&B and funk. Her music and attention to lyrics and has met critical acclaim nationally and internationally.</p>
<p><strong>Azhaar & Global Wave, Saturday 23 November</strong></p>
<p>Azhaar Saffar is jazz musician with Iraqi/Welsh origins. Her band, Global Wave, will be offering a sneak preview of her next album, described as an irreverent fusion of jazz featuring Gareth Lockrane.</p>
<p><strong>Unnati & Jyotsna Srikanth featuring Alex Wilson, Indo Jazz double bill</strong>,<span> </span><strong>Sunday 24 November</strong></p>
<p>Two female Indo-Jazz performers bring together North & South Indian classical music traditions in this unique double bill. Unnati, a British Indian singer-songwriter-composer, presents her work Indigo Soul. Hailing from Bangalore, Jyotsna Srikanth is Europe’s foremost Indian violinist brings Carnatic Nomad. They are joined by Latin Jazz pianist Alex Wilson. Born in the UK of mixed English/African parentage, Alex is curator of the annual London Latin Jazz Fest. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon?</p>
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<p><strong>Henry Lowther: Still Waters, Thursday 21 November</strong></p>
<p>Leicester born Henry Lowther progressed from playing cornet with Salvation Army and colliery bands to study classical violin at the Royal Academy of Music. Around 50 years ago Lowther found his calling as a jazz musician. The Still Waters band, which is performing at Karamel is described as a National Treasure.</p>
<p><strong>Marco & The Freedivers, Friday 22 November</strong></p>
<p>Marco & The Freedivers is a blues rock jazz trio. The name came from the fact that guitarist Marco Piccioni was a freediver. Being underwater on a single breath leads to him connecting to the mystery of the Ocean. BBC Radio Wales described them as “one of the most distinctive acts on the jazz world scene"<strong>.</strong></p>
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<p>All shows start at 8 pm (doors open at 7 pm) and cost £10, except Noah Stoneman which is free and Unnati & Jyotsna Srikanth featuring Alex Wilson which starts at 4 pm and costs £15.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.karamel.london" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.karamel.london</a> t: 020 3146 8775</strong></p>
<p><strong>Bookings & Info:<span> </span><a href="https://www.musicglue.com/karamel/whats-on/categories/efg-london-jazz-festival" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.musicglue.com/karamel</a> <a href="https://efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk/results?q=karamel&type=events" target="_blank" rel="noopener">efglondonjazzfestival.org.uk</a></strong></p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-10432" src="http://www.collage-arts.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/November-Newsletter-LJF-e1572966848201.jpg" alt="November Newsletter LJF" width="801" height="445"/></p> Chance to sample local Bohem Brewery Czech beers and vegan pizza for £10 - tonight Fri 27th!tag:bowesandbounds.org,2018-04-27:6278630:Topic:1311202018-04-27T10:07:18.206ZAlan Drummerhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/AlanDrummer
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<p>Just to let you know that <a href="http://www.karamel.london">Karamel Restaurant</a> in Wood Green is having a pizza and beer deal tonight, Friday 27th April. Due to a big <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drum-day-tickets-43163549338">Drum Day</a> tomorrow, the kitchen will close slightly earlier tonight (9pm).</p>
<p>This will be a great chance craft beers and real ales from local and micro-breweries:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bohembrewery.com">Bohem Brewery</a><br></br> - Jan…</p>
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<p>Just to let you know that <a href="http://www.karamel.london">Karamel Restaurant</a> in Wood Green is having a pizza and beer deal tonight, Friday 27th April. Due to a big <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drum-day-tickets-43163549338">Drum Day</a> tomorrow, the kitchen will close slightly earlier tonight (9pm).</p>
<p>This will be a great chance craft beers and real ales from local and micro-breweries:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.bohembrewery.com">Bohem Brewery</a><br/> - Jan Amos, Premium Czech Pilsner<br/> - Sparta, Premium Amber Lager for lovers of bitter craft ales</p>
<p><a href="http://www.earthale.com">Earth Ale Brewery</a></p>
<p>- Verbana Pale Ale<br/>- Dandy Stout, a whopping slow sipping 7.3%</p>
<p><a href="http://www.dominionbrewerycompany.com/">Dominion Brewery Company</a></p>
<p>- Woodbine Racer - a totally delightful APA</p>
<p>Accompanied with a choice of vegan pizzas freshly made to order, with award-winning <a href="https://violifefoods.com">VioLife</a> mozzarella. VioLife has secured deals with outlets such as Pizza Hut and Zizzi's, so this is a wonderful opportunity to sample Karamel's unique pizzas which have been inspired by the chefs' trips to Italy.</p>
<p>A new exhibition curated by Collage Arts will be going on display next week, entitled "Comic Connections - Ideas that draw people together".</p> Jazz at Karamel tonight - Thurs 26th Apriltag:bowesandbounds.org,2018-04-26:6278630:Topic:1312152018-04-26T11:01:39.991ZAlan Drummerhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/AlanDrummer
<p>Hi Neighbours, if you're into some great jazz from nationally acclaimed musicians, then look no futher than Wood Green, and head for Karamel London N22 on Coburg Road.</p>
<p>The Alex Merrit / Steve Fishwick Quintet are set to record their debut album in Summer 2018. This project sees <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alexmerrittmusic/" rel="nofollow">Alex Merritt</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/steve.fishwick.94" rel="nofollow">Steve Fishwick</a> joining forces to create their own…</p>
<p>Hi Neighbours, if you're into some great jazz from nationally acclaimed musicians, then look no futher than Wood Green, and head for Karamel London N22 on Coburg Road.</p>
<p>The Alex Merrit / Steve Fishwick Quintet are set to record their debut album in Summer 2018. This project sees <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alexmerrittmusic/" rel="nofollow">Alex Merritt</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/steve.fishwick.94" rel="nofollow">Steve Fishwick</a> joining forces to create their own brand of sophisticated contemporary jazz that draws on the strength of both leaders as accomplished players but also as very individual composers, and expect to hear tasters of the forthcoming recordings!</p>
<p>All these musicians have performed in various formats at Karamel London N22, and Alex's quartet was recently aired on Jazz FM. Such great calibre these musicians have!</p>
<p>Alex Merritt (Tenor), Steve Fishwick (Trumpet), John Turville (Piano), Mick Coady (Bass), Matt Fishwick (Drums)</p>
<p>Door fee is £10, and performance starts at 8pm-11.30pm.</p>
<p>Karamel has a pre-gig happy hours from 5pm-7pm on all drinks - buy 1 get 1 half price! Mention BOWESANDBOUNDS at the Bar!</p>
<p>Healthy and hearty food available from 7-10pm. Great local and craft beers from neighbours Bohem Brewery!</p>
<p>Will be great to see you down here.</p>
<p>Click <a href="http://www.bowesandbounds.org/events/jazz-at-karamel-alex-merritt-steve-fishwick-quintet-1" target="_self">here for the event details</a></p>
<p>Friday 27th April we have Pizza and a Beer for a Tenner! (6-9pm)</p> Consultation until 19 March on future of Wood Greentag:bowesandbounds.org,2016-03-07:6278630:Topic:1098252016-03-07T10:34:23.361Zsharonhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/sharonlukom
<p>Consultation will close on 19 March. A minimum of 4,600 flats and maximum of 6,000 flats proposed - (preferred Harringey option), but no mention of additional hospitals, GP surgeries, schools or general infrastructure. </p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Consultation text:</strong></span></p>
<p>Informed by the findings of previous consultation stages, options have been developed to deliver long-term improvements to Wood Green. We would like to invite you to…</p>
<p>Consultation will close on 19 March. A minimum of 4,600 flats and maximum of 6,000 flats proposed - (preferred Harringey option), but no mention of additional hospitals, GP surgeries, schools or general infrastructure. </p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Consultation text:</strong></span></p>
<p>Informed by the findings of previous consultation stages, options have been developed to deliver long-term improvements to Wood Green. We would like to invite you to have your say on these long-term plan options (next 10-20 years) and to give us your ideas for short-term projects (coming 1-3 years) as well.</p>
<p><br/><span>On Monday the 19th of February Soundings on behalf of Haringey Council has started a one-month consultation while you have the chance to have your say on the future of Wood Green. Here are the several ways to do this:</span><br/><br/><span>PUBLIC EXHIBITION UNTIL SATURDAY 19 MARCH -</span><br/><br/><span>Visit the staffed sessions and fill in the easy to use survey with us. You may well have already seen where we are located. We've taken over a vacant shop on the High Road under the Mall's bridge.</span><br/><br/><span>Consultation space opening times are:</span><br/><br/><span>Monday 22 February | 12-5pm</span><br/><span>Thursday 25 Feb. | 9.30am-2.30pm</span><br/><span>Tuesday 1 March | 11am-4pm</span><br/><span>Thursday 3 March | 3-8pm</span><br/><span>Saturday 5 March | 11am-4pm</span><br/><span>Monday 7 March | 3-8pm</span><br/><span>Wednesday 9 March | 9.30-2.30pm</span><br/><span>Friday 11 March | 12-5pm</span><br/><span>Tuesday 15 March | 12-5pm</span><br/><span>Thursday 17 March | 9.30-2.30pm</span><br/><span>Saturday 19 March | 11am-4pm</span><br/><span>Address of the consultation space / vacant shop is: 159 High Road, London, N22 6HE.</span><br/><br/><span><a href="http://goo.gl/forms/K9KTQfXM3m" target="_blank">ONLINE SURVEY UNTIL SUNDAY 20 MARCH</a>-</span><br/><br/><span>Join in and take the online survey, either at home or at the exhibition. The content of the exhibition boards is available online as well.</span><br/><br/><span>Direct link to the online survey: <a href="http://goo.gl/forms/K9KTQfXM3m" target="_blank">goo.gl/forms/K9KTQfXM3m</a></span><br/><br/><span>PUBLIC WORKSHOP THURSDAY 10 MARCH -</span><br/><br/><span>Book and join in our public workshop to develop responses within a group.</span><br/><br/><span>Preview exhibition and registration at the vacant shop / consultation: 5.30pm-6.15pm</span><br/><span>Workshop starts at 6.30pm-8.30pm</span><br/><span>If possible, let us know if you can come by sending us an email before the 5th March.</span><br/><span>Address of the consultation space / vacant shop is: 159 High Road, London, N22 6HE.</span><br/><br/><span>FORMAL FEEDBACK UNTIL SUNDAY 20 & 27 MARCH -</span><br/><br/><span>Read and give your feedback on the formal development plan documents.</span><br/><br/><span>On the website : </span><a href="http://www.haringey.gov.uk/haveyoursay" target="_self">www.haringey.gov.uk/haveyoursay</a><br/><span>- Wood Green Action Plan: until the 20th of March</span><br/><span>- Haringey LocalPlan: until the 27th of March</span></p>
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<p></p> Wood Green Marks & Spencer slated for closuretag:bowesandbounds.org,2015-06-26:6278630:Topic:968802015-06-26T11:10:10.998ZRachella Sinclairhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/RachellaSinclair
<p>MP Catherine West has started a petition and is going to see M&S execs so if you'd like to see the store remain open -- and improve please <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.change.org/p/marks-and-spencer-keep-wood-green-marks-and-spencer-open?just_created=true" target="_blank">sign the petition.</a></p>
<p>Even more importantly than the store staying open is the impact its closure could have on the high road.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<p>Rachella</p>
<p>MP Catherine West has started a petition and is going to see M&S execs so if you'd like to see the store remain open -- and improve please <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.change.org/p/marks-and-spencer-keep-wood-green-marks-and-spencer-open?just_created=true" target="_blank">sign the petition.</a></p>
<p>Even more importantly than the store staying open is the impact its closure could have on the high road.</p>
<p>Best,</p>
<p>Rachella</p> Gilbert and George "Towards Wood Green"tag:bowesandbounds.org,2014-07-26:6278630:Topic:814432014-07-26T15:39:50.933ZRichard McKeeverhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/3hwxkqhdde8gc
<p><a href="http://whitecube.com/exhibitions/gilbert_george_scapegoating_pictures_for_london_bermondsey_2014/" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" height="623" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2063517374?profile=original" width="350"></img></a> Last year I was <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=Gilbert%20George%20Wood%20Green&src=typd" target="_blank">startled to find Gilbert and George</a> waiting at the bus stop outside the HollyWood Green cinema on Wood Green High Road.</p>
<p>It was then less of a surprise to find a large picture entitled "<strong>Towards Wood Green</strong>" in the…</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://whitecube.com/exhibitions/gilbert_george_scapegoating_pictures_for_london_bermondsey_2014/"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2063517374?profile=original" height="623" width="350"/></a>Last year I was <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=Gilbert%20George%20Wood%20Green&src=typd" target="_blank">startled to find Gilbert and George</a> waiting at the bus stop outside the HollyWood Green cinema on Wood Green High Road.</p>
<p>It was then less of a surprise to find a large picture entitled "<strong>Towards Wood Green</strong>" in the pairs' latest exhibition of Contemporary cityscapes "<em>Scapegoating for London</em>" at the <a href="http://whitecube.com/exhibitions/gilbert_george_scapegoating_pictures_for_london_bermondsey_2014/" target="_blank">White Cube Gallery, Bermondsey</a>.</p>
<p>In a <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2014/jul/14/gilbert-george-live-qa-post-your-questions#block-53c51353e4b0a5cadf152fde" target="_blank">Guardian interview</a> about the current show, Spitalfields based Gilbert and George reveal that their favourite London Bus journey is the 67 to Wood Green:</p>
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<p><em>Our favourite bus journey is the number 67 from Christ Church Spitalfields to Wood Green passing through Stamford Hill where we see the Orthodox Jewish costumes that are really amazing. In Wood Green, we find another cosmological mad wonderful world. And we love the Turkish chicken soup.</em></p>
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<p>What's your favourite London Bus Journey?</p>
<p></p> Busker of the Year 2014tag:bowesandbounds.org,2014-01-20:6278630:Topic:714812014-01-20T21:17:09.888ZRichard McKeeverhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/3hwxkqhdde8gc
<p>The Mall Wood Green will launch its <a href="http://www.themall.co.uk/my-mall/wood-green/whats-on/01-Jan-0001-16056.aspx" target="_blank">Busker of the Year competition</a> on Saturday, January 25. The contest will see one lucky singer/performer/act win a day's recording session in the prestigious <a href="http://www.cowshedstudio.com" target="_blank">Cowshed Studio</a> in Myddleton Road Bowes Park…</p>
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<p>The Mall Wood Green will launch its <a href="http://www.themall.co.uk/my-mall/wood-green/whats-on/01-Jan-0001-16056.aspx" target="_blank">Busker of the Year competition</a> on Saturday, January 25. The contest will see one lucky singer/performer/act win a day's recording session in the prestigious <a href="http://www.cowshedstudio.com" target="_blank">Cowshed Studio</a> in Myddleton Road Bowes Park</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.themall.co.uk/my-mall/wood-green/whats-on/01-Jan-0001-16056.aspx"><img class="align-center" src="https://scontent-b-ams.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/482516_629563927080443_687855861_n.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p> In praise of Wood Green Timber Co Ltdtag:bowesandbounds.org,2013-12-24:6278630:Topic:706662013-12-24T10:52:07.263ZMaria Huybenshttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/MariaHuybens
<p>Several of our garden fence panels blew down due to last night's high winds, leaving our garden unsecured (we live on a corner).</p>
<p>I called Wood Green Timber, ordered four new panels and was told they would be delivered shortly. They arrived within 30 minutes, and the two lovely gents who delivered them offered to stay to help us remove the bits of old panels and install the new ones. They were with us for 45 minutes and did a terrific job. This is on Christmas Eve!</p>
<p>I have always…</p>
<p>Several of our garden fence panels blew down due to last night's high winds, leaving our garden unsecured (we live on a corner).</p>
<p>I called Wood Green Timber, ordered four new panels and was told they would be delivered shortly. They arrived within 30 minutes, and the two lovely gents who delivered them offered to stay to help us remove the bits of old panels and install the new ones. They were with us for 45 minutes and did a terrific job. This is on Christmas Eve!</p>
<p>I have always had excellent service from this company - their staff are knowledgable and helpful, and in this instance really did go beyond the call of duty! I cannot praise them highly enough.</p> Wood Green Literary Festival - Dates Confirmedtag:bowesandbounds.org,2013-06-21:6278630:Topic:612492013-06-21T10:46:28.101ZAdministratorhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/Administrator
<p><a href="https://twitter.com/WGLitFest" target="_blank"><img class="align-right" src="https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000019642104/addb9fa60e783bfa191fccd3805f8cec.jpeg"></img></a> The first Wood Green Literary Festival will take place over the weekend of <a href="http://www.bowesandbounds.org/events/wood-green-literary-festival" target="_blank">October 11th to 13th</a>.</p>
<p>The theme of the Literary Festival is <em>"London; a Celebration".</em> Organisers - The Big Green Bookshop - have asked, via their <a href="https://twitter.com/WGLitFest" target="_blank">new Twitter stream</a> for suggestions…</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/WGLitFest"><img class="align-right" src="https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/378800000019642104/addb9fa60e783bfa191fccd3805f8cec.jpeg"/></a>The first Wood Green Literary Festival will take place over the weekend of <a href="http://www.bowesandbounds.org/events/wood-green-literary-festival" target="_blank">October 11th to 13th</a>.</p>
<p>The theme of the Literary Festival is <em>"London; a Celebration".</em> Organisers - The Big Green Bookshop - have asked, via their <a href="https://twitter.com/WGLitFest" target="_blank">new Twitter stream</a> for suggestions of who to invite along for a weekend of literary fun...</p>
<p><a href="http://woodgreenbookshop.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/literary-festival-announcement.html" target="_blank">Suggestions to Tim and Simon at Big Green Books</a></p>
<p> </p> HMV Wood Green to close - Enfield remains opentag:bowesandbounds.org,2013-02-07:6278630:Topic:536272013-02-07T17:32:25.847ZRichard McKeeverhttps://bowesandbounds.org/profile/3hwxkqhdde8gc
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2063513986?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2063513986?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"></img></a> Whist it comes as no surprise - it is still sad to hear <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21366009" target="_blank">confirmation of the news</a> that the Wood Green branch of HMV is one of 66 branches closing across the country within the next two months. The Enfield store remains open for the moment.</p>
<p>We've had recent exchanges on the forum about the …</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2063513986?profile=original"><img width="300" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2063513986?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300"/></a>Whist it comes as no surprise - it is still sad to hear <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-21366009" target="_blank">confirmation of the news</a> that the Wood Green branch of HMV is one of 66 branches closing across the country within the next two months. The Enfield store remains open for the moment.</p>
<p>We've had recent exchanges on the forum about the <a href="http://www.bowesandbounds.org/forum/topics/myddleton-road-article-from-a-decade-ago" target="_blank">future of retail in our town centres</a> ... let's hope that the unit does not become another betting shop or payday loan company.</p>
<p>Looks like we'll have to head up to Palmers Green's <a href="http://www.bowesandbounds.org/profiles/blogs/who-is-derek-of-palmers-green" target="_blank">Record Detective Agency</a> for our music?</p>
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