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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 11, 2011?

45 free events take place on Sunday, September 11 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out September 11 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of September . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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45 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, September 11, 2011

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Dance Performance | Table of Silence, a Dance Tribute to 9/11


100 dancers to present this public tribute to 9/11 and prayer for peace. Table of Silence is a poetic call for tolerance and peace through silence, music, and movement, by acclaimed choreographer Jacqulyn Buglisi. Dancers will come from different directions in a procession to form a labyrinth of peace, symbolizing eternity, purity and the continuous life cycle. Each dancer will embrace a single terracotta plate. The plates represent a symbolic banquet table uniting humanity, where silence is needed for dialog, the idea created by artist Rosella Vasta.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:20 am
Free

Other | 9/11: Tie a Ribbon of Remembrance


The public will be invited to tie white ribbons—symbols of remembrance—with the words “Remember to Love” on the fence of the church from September 6th through September 11th. Names and prayers may be written on the ribbons.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Bicycling Basics


There's more to bicycling than balancing and pedaling. Attend Bicycling Basics to learn the fundamental skills necessary for efficient, comfortable riding. Open to adults and teens. Bikes and helmets are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Concert | 9/11 Concert with Pianist Eric Blanchard


A concert in remembrance of 9/11. After french and jazz music, they will welcome French pianist Eric Blanchard for a classical repertoire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free

City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Screening | HBO Documentary: In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01 (2002)


Former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani narrates this documentary created for HBO in 2002. The film draws upon interviews, photography, video, and unprecedented access to City Hall.
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:00 am
Pay-what-you-wish admission policy

City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Ping Pong in the Park


Test your skills at state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge to all skill levels. Sign up with an attendant in the park to play.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Symposium | The Global Interdependence Movement with Howard Dean, Cornel West, and More


On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11, a signature symposium on interdependence will be convened. With a thematic focus that will reflect back to that tragic day and also look forward to a world of positive interdependence, organizers Benjamin Barber (Founder of the Interdependence Movement) and Jaqueline Z. Davis (Director of the Library for the Performing Arts) have brought together a diverse and distinguished group of participants including Howard Dean, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Tavis Smiley, and Cornel West.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | 9/11: A Uniform Response, a Photography Exhibit Honoring the NYPD


To mark the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, The Associated Press and the Museum have collaborated on an exhibition of 30 compelling photographs drawn from the AP archives. 9/11: A Uniform Response pays tribute to the New York City Police Department and all first responders, honoring their role on and after Sept. 11. Poignant images taken by award-winning AP photographers depict the morning of the attacks, the courageous response in the days and weeks afterward, the long road to recovery, and the building of 1 World Trade Center, formerly known as the Freedom Tower, the rising symbol of rebirth at Ground Zero. In addition, the show features a brief documentary film offering interviews with AP photographers represented in the exhibit.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
$8...

Other | Outdoor Art Exhibit


The exhibit consists of oils, pastels, watercolors, mixed media, graphics, photography, sculpture, and crafts including fabric, jewelry, glass, wood, and ceramics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Tour | “A Road Once Traveled” Tour


Holding the Park's northern highlands was key in the American Revolution and the War of 1812 because armies could see their enemies approach as they sailed down the East River. History buffs will love this tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Screening | Daily Screenings: Mother Earth in Crisis | Elders’ Wisdom


With: Elderly Words: Who’s Threatening the Water?, Elderly Words: How Did We Do Elderly Words? and Owners of the Water: Conflict & Collaboration Over Rivers. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: Spiral: Perspectives on an African-American Art Collective


On this guided tour, enjoy and discuss selections from the exhibition with fellow visitors and a knowledgeable museum educator. There will be something for everyone – all ages are welcome on a participatory and fun tour. Shown: Charles Alston, "Black and White II," c. 1960.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Quilts of Conscience


Curator emerita Lee Kogan will discuss the powerful and poignant National 9/11 Tribute Quilt within the context of America's long tradition of quilts of conscience, quilts that have been created to express the quiltmaker's views on pressing political, social and environmental issues.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | The Chappaqua Singers


A concert in honor of the victims of 9/11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Concert for British 9/11 Victims


A concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11, featuring celebrated groups such as the West Yorkshire Police Brass Band and the Lothian and Borders Police Choir, among others.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Concert | 9/11 Concert: The Renaissance Street Singers


Renaissance sacred polyphony.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Jazz | 9/11 Marathon Concert with The Heart Of Jazz


More than 50 of NYC's top jazz artists will gather on 9/11 in a marathon concert to mark the 10th anniversary of New York's most tragic day with 'The Heart of Jazz'--a segment of the annual citywide free concert series, The September Concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
No cover

Tour | Guided Tour of LMCC's Arts Center


In 2010, LMCC transformed Building 110 on Governors Island, formerly a historic Army warehouse on the island's northern shore, into a multi-use arts facility for the development and presentation of new work in the performing and visual arts. Building 110: LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island houses 20 visual artist studios, 2 rehearsal studios, and an exhibition space, all with sweeping views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Artists-in-residence are offered a retreat-style experience just minutes from the city and audiences gain unique access to New York City's newest cultural destination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Screening | HBO Documentary: In Memoriam: New York City, 9/11/01 (2002)


Former Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani narrates this documentary created for HBO in 2002. The film draws upon interviews, photography, video, and unprecedented access to City Hall.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Theater | Street Theater Company's Bamboozled, or The Real Reality Show


A rip-roaring musical which will tour City streets, parks and playgrounds. The production, free to all New Yorkers, will have book, lyrics and direction by Crystal Field and musical score composed by Joseph Vernon Banks. A lowly postman is overwhelmed by the tsunami of unhappiness he is carrying: pink slips, layoffs, businesses closings, Medicare terminations, hospital closings, teacher terminations and condolences sent to the Japanese. The past wars of this planet haunt him and the present wars torment him further. Merlin the Magician appears out of a Christmas card to enlighten him about the Faustian contract we have made with Nuclear Energy. The hero is redeemed by the vision of a cleaner, more harmonious planet lying in the alternative power of the Sun, the Wind and the unfailing power of the people.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Tavern and Its Green Tour


Discover the sheepfold that became a world famous restaurant, a parade ground that became the Sheep Meadow, the Children's District, The Mall including its statues.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Woody Allen's Oscar-Nominated Manhattan (1979): Neurotic New Yorkers in Love


With Woody Allen, Mariel Hemingway and Diane Keaton. After his wife leaves him for another woman, Isaac Davis leaves his day job as a television writer and begins dating Tracy, a precocious 17-year-old. But he soon begins to fall for his best friend’s mistress. Allen’s rhapsodic love letter to New York is undoubtedly his most romantic—thanks to a larger-than-life Gershwin score, Gordon Willis’ radiant black-and-white cinematography, and no shortage of classic Manhattan locales, including the MoMA, Elaine’s, the Hayden Planetarium, and the iconic shot of the 59th Street Bridge. 96 min. Shown at 2, 4:30, 7, and 9:30pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | 9/11 Concert with the Peace of Heart Choir


The Peace of Heart Choir formed in response to the tragedy of 9/11, with the mission of bringing people together regardless of race, religion, gender, or political party to heal through the power of music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Concert | 9/11 Concert: Music of Strength, Peace & Reflection


An hour long classical piano recital, including works of American composers, with pianist Gila Ducat-Lipton.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazz Sunday with Richard Emery


Come listen to jazz musician Richard Emery play. Emery is part of the music collective Music For Tomorrow, a non-profit organization that fosters performance opportunities for jazz musicians across the country to raise awareness of jazz music and its culture.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Open Mike | SOS: The Sunday Open Series


An open poetry reading. No Sign-Up. No Time Limit. No BS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$3

Tour | Guided Tour of LMCC's Arts Center


In 2010, LMCC transformed Building 110 on Governors Island, formerly a historic Army warehouse on the island's northern shore, into a multi-use arts facility for the development and presentation of new work in the performing and visual arts. Building 110: LMCC's Arts Center at Governors Island houses 20 visual artist studios, 2 rehearsal studios, and an exhibition space, all with sweeping views of the Lower Manhattan skyline and New York Harbor. Artists-in-residence are offered a retreat-style experience just minutes from the city and audiences gain unique access to New York City's newest cultural destination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Parlor Jazz


Every Sunday since 1993, Marjorie Eliot has hosted a jazz performance in her living room, keeping the jazz tradition alive by featuring veteran performers and up and coming musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Dance Performance | 9/11 Commemoration with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s, Paul Taylor Dance Company and Limon Dance Company


To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of September 11, 2001, this special presentation will feature performances by OSL with Paul Taylor Dance Company; the Limón Dance Company with Voices of Ascension; and additional artists to be announced. The program also will include a new work created by Jessica Lang. Limón Dance Company and Voices of Ascension will perform José Limón’s 1958 Missa Brevis, which features music by Zoltán Kodály composed at the end of World War II during the siege of Budapest. Limón's stirring choreography depicts an indomitable humanity rising up after near destruction. The work, a memento to cities destroyed during World War II and to those unconquerable qualities that permit hope to survive, perfectly reflects the spirit of this commemorative event. OSL and The Paul Taylor Dance Company will present Brandenburgs, Paul Taylor’s 1988 uplifting masterwork set to Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos Nos. 3 and 6. The work displays Taylor’s special affinity for the music of Bach—also seen in such works as Esplanade, Musical Offering and Promethean Fire.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | 9/11: Yoga Accompaniment


5:00 – 5:30PM – Welcome guests with special musical performance 5:30-7:00PM – Yoga Accompaniment hosted by instructors from Reflections Studio.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Discussion | Ten Years After: The Legacy of 9/11 in American Culture


A discussion introduced by Adam Kirsch and moderated by Sam Tanenhaus, with Deborah Eisenberg, Claire Messud, Joseph O'Neill, and George Packer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Dialogue Writing Class


With Paul Zimmerman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Liberated Movement Dance Class


Whether dance is your passion or something you always wanted to try, a space exists where any person on any level can bust out some polished moves, learn for the first time, or improve in whatever style someone will teach. Come dance. Just bring an open heart. It's all you need. Various styles and levels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Concert | Make Believe: A Tribute to Jerome Kern by the Little Opera Theatre of NY


Jerome Kern's compositions helped to define 20th century American musical identity. His songs are part of the cultural fabric of the United States, from his early musicals on Broadway through his days of writing well-loved Hollywood standards. This concert will feature selections from Kern's early Broadway musicals, Sunny and Sally, and will also include favorite standards from Show Boat like "Make Believe," and well-loved songs from Hollywood such as "The Way You Look Tonight," for which Kern won an Academy Award in 1936.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Sister Girl by Prudence Wright Holmes



   New York City, NY; NYC
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Screening | 2 Films on Africa: Last Angel of History / Pumzi (Air)


Last Angel of History (1995, 45 min.) directed by John Akomfrah. - This film (pictured) displays, in sci-fi drama/documentary fashion, an Afro-futurism and black un-popular culture. A computer hacker enters a Faustian pact in which he trades his soul for secrets of his future. Featuring interviews with Ishmael Reed, Goldie, George Clinton, Derrick May, DJ Spooky, Greg Tate, Carl Craig, and Juan Atkins. Pumzi (Air) (2009), 33 min.) directed by Wanuri Kahiu. - Pumzi is set in the East African region, 35 years after World War III, in a world with no water and toxic soil. The story is told through the eyes of Asha, a curator at a virtual natural history museum in the Maitu Community.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Concert | 9/11 Concert: Choir of St. Patrick's Cathedral / New York Choral Society / Young People's Chorus of New York City


A concert in remembrance of 9/11.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Experimental Music


1. Jesse Dulman tuba & Jason Candler alto sax 2. Peter Knoll (guitar) Mark E. Peterson (bass) Andy O'Neill (drums) 3. An Open Session
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Trygve Seim, acclaimed Norwegian saxophonist, performs from his album Purcor


This performance marks the New York debut of Seim and his duo partner, Andreas Utnem, who play with meditative intensity. The material to be performed at this free concert is featured on the album Purcor, released in 2010, which includes new musical settings of parts of the Mass, folk songs, theater music, improvisations and new versions of Seim's own softly-breathing "Composition."
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Performance | Comedy: Two-Prov with Starkey & Grace


Nate Starkey and Chris Grace, winners of the 2009 best Starkey and Grace Show Award, will perform their Starkey and Grace Award winning show Starkey and Grace. Performing with Starkey and Grace are the best duos in the whole area of where we are.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Film | Qasim Basir's Mooz-lum (2010): Ramifications of 9/11


With Danny Glover. Amid a strict Muslim rearing and a social life he's never had, Tariq enters college confused. New peers, family and mentors help him find his place, but the 9/11 attacks force him to face his past and make the biggest decisions of his life. 99 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 pm
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