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8:00 PM $15

"It's Not Your Old Man's Sodam And Begorrah "
By T.S Kerrigan
American Reporter Theater Critic
www.kerryrecords.com/irishgirls_reviews.htm#reviews

LOS ANGELES -- Marian Tomas Griffin, a girl from Killa, County Mayo born in New York, acts, sings, and plays guitar in this solo show that is American in format and quintessentially Irish in subject matter. It is a candid, humorous rite of passage for an American audience with some sophistication in things Irish.

Solo shows are basically of two types. There is the historical, "Belle of Amherst" variety, and then there is the actor's biographical foray (in its most extreme form a kind of "I'm Putting my Act Together and Taking it Out on You"). While Griffin's play is an example of the second type, happily she eschews ego for humor, much of it directed at herself.

Oh, to be sure, there is a cliche here and there about being Irish and a Roman Catholic that seems to make American audiences more comfortable, but there is mostly a lot of originality in this show that will leave you sympathetic to Ms. Griffin and wondering, perhaps, whether there is anything much left of the Irish culture she knew as a girl in the shadow of the Celtic Tiger Economy of recent years.

There is, however, no such shadow over this essentially upbeat show.

The songs are beautifully rendered and slip seamlessly into the narrative. She even manages to make that old sentimental chestnut "Danny Boy" come to life. The highlights of the narrative lies in her clever mimicking of the Irish characters she grew up with in County Mayo. She is an excellent mimic.

Though the play begins in Ireland, in midstream the action shifts to New York, where Ms. Griffin wields her satirical scalpel effortlessly and with hilarious results. Here mimicry of New York types is as good as it was in the Irish party of the show. Again there is the occasional cliche, but the actress transcends all with her engaging way and beautiful voice. The confidence she has in herself and her material is sustained during the two hours sans intermission that she is before us.

Directing a single actor can require as much of a director as handling an entire cast. Margaret O'Carroll, who has had her finger in a number of theatrical pies of late, comes through with just the right balance here, keeping Ms Griffin in focus throughout.

Places like the Celtic Arts Centre can use more original work of this kind. They are lucky to have a show with as much verve as this one.

"An Irish Girl's Journey." Written by Marian Tomas Griffin.
Directed by Margaret O'Carroll. Starring Marian Tomas Griffin.

BIOGRAPHY:
Singer/Songwriter/Actress Marian Tomas Griffin was born in the US and raised on the west coast of Ireland in a town called Killala in County Mayo.

Onstage as a member of New York's fabled Irish Repertory Theatre she starred in the long-running Off-Broadway hit "The Irish & How They Got That Way" by Frank McCourt. On screen Marian could be seen opposite Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt in "The Devil's Own". And recently Marian played opposite Irish Comedian/Writer Brendan O'Carrol in his directorial debut "Sparrow's Trap". Daytime audiences will recognize her from her role as Mary Mennihan (Psycho Nanny) on CBS's "As The World Turns."

In addition to acting, Marian is a major presence in the Irish Music scene, Marian's latest CD is "Downtown Monday Night"

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--- FRI. OCT 6 - FIRST FRIDAY - PHOTOGRAPHS OF IRELAND

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On Friday, October 6, 2006, The Irish Cultural Center located at 1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004 will host art, dinner and music for October's First Friday Art Walk.

This month's art is Photographs of Ireland. The exhibition consists of images created by students in the digital photography class enrolled in the Study Abroad in Ireland program, coordinated through the office of International Education at Mesa Community College. The academic program takes students to Athlone, Co Westmeath, in the midlands of Ireland on the Shannon River. Classes are conducted at the Athlone Institute of Technology. Students study and travel and photograph throughout Ireland for four weeks during sponsored excursions and personal travel.

Friday October 6th It's one of Chef Steven's most requested items. Yes folks! it's time to spice up your life once again...come and taste the Chef's Irish meatballs! Secretly Seasoned Ground Chicken Meatballs with a whole clove of Garlic in each one! Then the spicy meatballs are flambéed in Irish Whiskey and simmered in Guinness Ale Gravy and served over Onion Mashed Potatoes. The Chef will include some cabbage or a seasonal veggie as well. The Chef might even have T-Shirts that proclaim your love for his "Spicy Irish Meatballs!" Great fun and great food or October's First Friday dinner starting at 6:00 pm for only $7.00. For all Your Family Meal needs, catered Event/Party/Wedding plans or large Corporate Events or In-Office Meals, visit Chef Steven's Your Personal Chef at www.ypchef.com or call (480)421-CHEF for more info.

For further information, please call (602) 258-0109 or check www.azirish.org/newsletter .
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--- FRI. OCT 13 - CONCERT BY GERRY O'BEIRNE AND ROSIE SHIPLEY

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7:30 PM $15

BIOGRAPHIES

GERRY O'BEIRNE has left an inimitable mark on the face of Irish music with his skills as a producer, musician, and songwriter. An ex-member of Patrick Street, he acted as producer for the supergroup's Irish Times album and for numerous other albums by artists such as Kevin Burke, Martin O'Connor, and Andy Stewart. As a guitarist, he performed with Marianne Faithfull, played at the White House, and appeared as the Grateful Dead's opening act. His songs have been recorded by Celtic artists Mary Black and Maura O'Connell, among others. The singer/songwriter also recorded as a solo artist. The magazine Performing Songwriter named his first release, Half Moon Bay, one of the top dozen independent records of 2000.

The self-taught guitarist is a native of Ireland's County Clare. His early years were divided between Ireland's western regions and Ghana. O'Beirne drew musical inspiration from these diverse locations, as well as from superstars of the day that included the Beatles and Bob Dylan. For a time he worked in London, where he purchased his first guitar. He eventually learned to play both the 12- and six-string varieties. After working in London, he headed home to Ireland, where traditional Irish music enticed him. ~ Linda Seida, All Music Guide www.allmusic.com

ROSIE SHIPLEY is to the manner born, one might say. At the Shipwhistle site, you'll find information about her musical family's studio in Baltimore, lessons, and more. Her debut album (with pianist Matt Mulqueen), At Home, features her brothers Peter and Trevor on pipes, whistle, flute, and fiddle. Rosie was raised in Baltimore in an Irish music and dance atmosphere, but also in rural Nova Scotia, from whence the legendary Cape Breton style fiddlers come. When not teaching fiddle or on tour with Lisa, she is frequently performing with singer songwriter Gerry O'Beirne or Cherish the Ladies.
www.puremusic.com/lisarosie.html

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--- ACADEMY BEGINS OCTOBER 9

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The Irish Cultural Center announces term four of the 2006 Academy of Celtic Studies.

The fourth term of Celtic Academy commences Monday October 9. All the usual classes remain - guitar, banjo, mandolin, language etc. Term four classes are offered in Music (13 diffrent instruments) and Language (Irish and Welsh). The academy classes are 50 minutes in length and meet once a week for 9 sessions. The cost for music and language classes is $90.00 per class. Private lessons are 25 minutes in length and are available on a limited basis. The cost for private lessons is $20.00 per class. Registration at email academy@azirish.org or call 602-254-6094. "THERE SHOULD BE MUSIC IN EVERY HOUSE, EXCEPT THE ONE NEXT DOOR".

The 2nd Saturday of most months, we offer Ceili dance lessons. This is a 2 hour dance-intensive workshop, geared towards both beginning and advanced dancers of all ages. Cost is $16.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 12.

Classes offered:

(Beginner Start Time)

5-String Banjo (Clawhammer) Monday 6pm
5-String Banjo (Scruggs Style) Wednesday 8pm
Accordion Wednesday 8pm
Bagpipes Wednesday 6pm
Banjo (Irish Tenor) Wednesday 7pm
Bodhran Monday 5pm
Ceili Dance 2nd Sat. of Month 1pm
Fiddle Monday 5pm
Guitar Monday 7pm
Irish Language Tuesday 6:30pm
Irish Conversational TBD
Mandolin Wednesday 7pm
Highland Dance 7pm
Music Theory TBD
Piano/Keyboard Wednesday 8pm
Pipe Band Drumming Wednesday 7pm
Welsh Language Tuesday 6pm
Whistle/Flute Monday 6pm
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--- SAT. OCT 28 - CELTIC SPRING HEADLINES ARIZONA IRISH FAIRE

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Phoenix, AZ ~ The Sixth Annual Arizona Irish Festival is coming to the Irish Cultural Center in Phoenix on Saturday, October 28, 2006. The Festival celebrates historic and modern Ireland and commemorates the Irish in America and all over the world.

America's Got Talent finalists Celtic Spring is an exciting and unique fiddle and dance band composed of the five Wood family children on fiddles and in dance shoes, joined by their father on the traditional Irish drum, the bodhran. Celtic Spring's awe-inspiring performances feature a rich variety of music from the Celtic lands and beyond, including original compositions, with unique arrangements that range in expression from lyrical beauty to dance tempo exuberance. www.celticspringband.com..

Celtic Spring will appear on Channel 3, October 27th, LIVE to promote the festival. Tune in to KTVK, Channel 3 at approximately 8:50am!

The traditional stone buildings at the Center, including a replica of a County Clare cottage, provide the backdrop for the Festival. Stage performances will feature traditional ballads and Irish rock 'n' roll; storytelling and genuine blarney; and the powerful dancing style that made Riverdance famous. A series of presentations on history, literature, genealogy, and traditional Irish crafts and industry will illustrate the Ireland of yesterday and today.

Hance Park will become an Irish field where visitors can enjoy ancient kings, modern princesses, real pubs and festival grub. Shoppers can purchase trendy Celtic fashion, fine art, CDs, and instruments to make their own music. Those seeking their Irish roots can consult a knowledgeable genealogist. Adults and children are welcome to wear Halloween costumes in celebration of the October 31 holiday that once marked the end of summer for the ancient Celts. A silent auction will offer unique prizes to the bold bidder with good timing, and the winner of the raffle at the end of the day will find tickets to Ireland in his or her hand. Special entertainment will be announced at a later date.

3. MEMO FROM THE KNOCKABOUTS

Hey George,

I hope everyone had a great "halfway to St. Patrick's Day" WE sure did as we celebrated the fun in the finest of Knockabouts fashion... drinking the night away. Here are some more dates for the band.

Saturday, September 30th
Zane Grey Bar, Hotel Weatherford, downtown Flagstaff This is a return to our roots and if you have never experienced the floor jumping fun at the Zane with the Knockabouts, then this is a rare opportunity.

October 21
Jacquie are getting married in the White Mountains , and Oceans Apart is provideing the music

October 27
Molly Brannigan's, Mesa

October 28th
Irish Festival

October 31
Charly's Pub, Hotel Weatherford

That's all for now!
Thanks,
John McGregor
j14abut@hotmail.com

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4. MALCOM HARRIS AT ENCANTO CLUBHOUSE ON WED

Hi everyone

Here's the line-up for Wednesday night September 27. Hope you can come out.

Malcolm Harris - Songs of the British Isles
Lauren Terece - Songbird of Encanto Park
Forrest Smith - Originals, blues, cigar box guitar

See you soon
Barbara
oldtimemusic@cox.net

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5. NEWS FROM PRESCOTT

1) Sat. Oct. 14th at 7 PM at Pete's Family Res. in Prescott, Gerry O'Berine(formerly of Patrick Street) and Rosie Shiply (stunning Celtic fiddler), on tour from Ireland, will perform both traditional and original material. Advance tickets are $12/$15 at the door. Advance tickets are at Az. Music Pro in Prescott, or by calling (928)771-1218.

2) Wed. Nov. 8th at 7 PM at The Hassayampa Inn, Marina Room, on tour from Ireland, DERVISH will perform their own brand of traditional music. Advance tickets are $20 / $25 at the door. Advance ticket outlets are at: Az. Music Pro in Prescott; Bad Influence Records in Prescott Valley; and I'm Game in Chino Valley. Info at (928)771-1218.

3) Sat., Nov.11 at 7 PM at Pete's Family Res., 4 Shillings Short. on tour from No. Ca. will perform both traditional and original music. Advance tickets are $10 / $12 at the door. Advance tickets are at Az. Music Pro in Prescott, or by calling (928)771-1218.

THANKS!

Dave McNabb
mcnabb4@peoplepc.com

[EDITOR'S NOTE: Dervish will be at Cline Library in Flagstaff on Thur, Nov. 9th. 928-600-1365 or Kari@LivingTraditionsPresentations.com. More on this later.]

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6. NEWS FROM TUCSON

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--- SAT, SEPT. 30, 2006: TCFA FUNDRAISER AT O'SHAUGHNESSY'S

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The Tucson Celtic Festival Association is holding a fundraiser at O'Shaughnessy's Song Hall & Supper Club, 2200 N. Camino Principal, at 6:30. There will be a tapas style dinner and a "whiskey tour of the Celtic lands." Entertainment will be provided by the Seven Pipers Society Pipes & Drums, a favorite Tucson mariachi band (for a friendly "battle of the bands"), and Highland Shamrock (William Don Carlos & Chris McGrory). There will be raffles, a silent auction, great entertainment, good food and good friends. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Dinner tickets are $30 with a peanut butter or tuna donation for the Community Food Bank or $33. The whiskey tasting (which requires purchase of dinner) is $20. For ticket information contact Asherah Caldwell at 918-6550 or Rita Griffin at 954-9411 or purchase online (link:http://www.tucsoncelticfestival.org/Dinner%20&%20Whiskey%20Tasting.html) here.

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--- AULD DUBLINER SEISIUN TO BE ON TUCSON CHANNEL 12 OCT 15

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Through October 15th Tucson 12's show The Beat will be featuring the Sunday afternoon seisiun at The Auld Dubliner, aulddubliner.com/Tucson.. Tucson 12 is on Channel 12 on on Cox Cable and Channel 75 on Comcast. View the program online or click here for www.tucson12.tv/programs/beat.html.

(http://aulddubliner.com/Tucson) The Auld Dubliner Tucson's brand new Irish pub at 800 East University Blvd., near the University of Arizona main gate is hosting weekly Irish music seisiuns at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday afternooons. (These replace the semi-monthly Thursday evening session at O'Malley's.) The restaurant's telephone number is 520/206-0323.

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--- SAT, OCT 21, 2006: TUCSON IRISH COMMUNITY SINGING SESSION

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The Tucson Irish Community sponsors monthly Saturday night Irish/Scottish singing sessions at 7:00 p.m. The sessions are held in a private home. For more information contact (link:mailto:aine@tucsonirishcommunity.com) Aine. Come and sing, bring an instrument, or just listen.

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7. E.R.I.N. NEWS

E.R.I.N. meets for Breakfast at 7:00am each Friday morning, at The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 North Central Avenue, Phoenix. We are working on a Guarantee basis. Reservations are necessary.

No-Shows will be charged to E.R.I.N.

September 29 - Happy Hour 6:00pm
Calico Cow
8525 N. Central Ave.

October
Irish Festival Speakers
All Month

October 27
Festival Volunteer Day

Contact:
5025 North Central Ave. #600 Phoenix, AZ 85012
(602) 274-8081 Web Site: erinaz.org

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8. SEDONA ST PATRICK'S DAY PARADE LOOKING FOR BANDS

Hi George,

The Sedona St. Patrick's Day Parade committee is gearing up for our 37th annual parade and 2nd annual Irish Festival. We want this to be a Huge event due having to cancel last years parade and festival. We would appreciate it if you could post the attached "want ad" and would like to invite you to come up to the Red Rocks this year for St. Patrick's Day.

Thank you George

Nancy Conway

St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival committee member

928-282-3131 Office
928-203-9800 Fax

nconway@esedona.net

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9. FLORENCE LOOKING MUSIC OCT 14

From: Florence Main Street Program

Florence is located about 60 miles south of Phoenix. We are rich in history with several of our business and homes on the National Historic Registry.

Our program strives to maintain the small town western charm, while upholding the convenience of city life. We will be hosting a Multicultural Event on October 14 from 10a.m. to 4p.m.

Since we are a non-profit organization we are seeking volunteers to provide a 30-45 minute entertainment routine. This can be any range from music, dance, history plays, language lessons or cooking shows. There is no age

limit or direct style.

We would simply like to invite and integrate your traditions into our event.

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact me!

Linsey Nelson
602-799-2253
linseywn@hotmail.com

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10. CONTRADANCE NEWS

4th Wednesday Phoenix Contra Dance On September 27th

Irish Community Center (ICC) in Downtown Phoenix (Adjacent to I-10 & Margaret T. Hance Park) 1106 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix 85004 Link here for a map & directions: http://www.pfotm.org/map.html Seth Levine who just called half of the September 2nd Saturday Dance will be calling the whole evening to the music of the PFOTM Open Band! Please come & give him your support!

7:30 - 10:00 pm $7.00 All Dancers
Call Joe or Peg at 602.564.6620 or e-mail phoenixcontradancer@cox.net for more info.

Note: The Irish Cult Center suggests that people NOT use 7th STREET due to construction. So, for people coming from the East Valley, it is better to take I-10 to the 7th Ave exit, N on 7th Ave, E on McDowell, South on Central, turn right at 1st driveway after the bridge.
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Please Take Note: The Saturday, October 14th PFOTM Annual Membership Meeting will occur during the intermission of the 2nd Saturday Dance at Kenilworth School. You will need to be current with your membership to have voting privileges. Please read the attached PDF document. One can bring the printed and filled out form with your membership dues to the October 14th dance.

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11. HOOLIGAN'S LOOKING FOR BAND ON MAR 17

George,
I'm hoping you can help me...I'm looking to book an Irish band for next year's St Patrick's Day, at Hooligan's Pub in Prescott. Could you please put out a small request in your newsletter, for an available band to contact me?

Thanks very much,

Nancy O'Brien
Hooligan's Pub, Prescott, AZ
www.hooligansirishpub.com

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12. THIS WEEK IN IRISH MUSIC

PHOENIX

Michael McClanathan Will Be At The Westin Kirland Every Evening At Sunset.

WED

Paul Knight will be at into The Bean on Wed.
Scott Jeffers will be at into The Dubliner on Wed.

THUR

Shay Veno will be at Fibber Magee's on Thursday

FRI/SAT

Keltic Cowboys will be a the Dubliner on Fri and Sat

McMorrows will be at O'Connor's on Fri and Sat

O'Carroll's Gate will be at Rosie McCaffrey's on Fri and Sat

Blackwood will be at Rula Bula on Fri and Sat

Marian Griffin will present "An Irish Girl's Journey" at the ICC on Sat evening.

TUCSON

The TCFA Fundraiser on O'Shaughnessy's on Sat

FLAGSTAFF

The Knockabouts will be at the Zane Gray Lounge on Sat.

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1. PHOENIX

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Dubliner Irish Pub
3841 E. Thunderbird Rd.    Phoenix    602-867-0984

9/27/2006

Wed

9:00 PM

Scott Jeffers

9/30/2006

Sat

9:00 PM

Keltic Cowboys

10/1/2006

Sun

9:00 PM

Keltic Cowboys

Encanto Park Club House
2605 N.15th Ave    Phoenix    602-262-3562

9/27/2006

Wed

8:00 PM

Malcom Harris

Fibber Magees
1989 W. Elliott Rd. #19    Chandler    480-722-9434

9/29/2006

Fri

8:00 PM

Shay Veno

10/1/2006

Sun

4:00 PM

Fibber Magee's Sunday Afternoon Seisiun

Into the Bean
1710 W. Southern Ave    Mesa    480-890-0579

9/27/2006

Wed

7:00 PM

Paul Knight

Irish Cultural Center
1106 N. Central Avenue    Phoenix    602-392-7850

9/27/2006

Wed

7:00 PM

Phoenix Contradance

9/30/2006

Sat

7:00 AM

E.R.I.N. Breakfast Meeting

9/30/2006

Sat

7:30 PM

Irish Cultural Center Board Meeting

9/30/2006

Sat

7:30 PM

Marian Tomas Griffin: An Irish Girl's Journey

O'Connor's Pub
2601 W. Dunlap    Phoenix    602-997-7714

9/29/2006

Fri

9:00 PM

McMorrows

9/30/2006

Sat

9:00 PM

McMorrows

Rosie McCaffrey's
906 E. Camelback    Phoenix    602-241-1916

9/29/2006

Fri

8:30 PM

O'Carroll's Gate

9/30/2006

Sat

8:30 PM

O'Carroll's Gate

10/1/2006

Sun

7:00 PM

Seisiun with Heinrich and Boydston

Rula Bula
401 S. Mill Ave    Tempe    480-929-9500

9/29/2006

Fri

9:00 PM

Blackwood

9/30/2006

Sat

9:00 PM

Blackwood

Westin Kierland Resort
6902 E Greenway    Phoenix    480-624-1030

9/27/2006

Wed

6:00 PM

Michael McClanathan

9/28/2006

Thu

6:00 PM

Michael McClanathan

9/29/2006

Fri

6:00 PM

Michael McClanathan

9/30/2006

Sat

6:00 PM

Michael McClanathan

10/1/2006

Sun

5:30 PM

Michael McClanathan

10/2/2006

Mon

5:30 PM

Michael McClanathan

10/3/2006

Tue

5:30 PM

Michael McClanathan

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2. TUCSON

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Auld Dubliner
800 East University Blvd.    Tucson    520-206-0323

10/1/2006

Sun

4:00 PM

Tucson Irish Seisiun

O'Shaughnessy's Song Hall & Supper Club
2200 N. Camino    Tucson    520-296-7464

9/30/2006

Sat

6:30 PM

TCFA Fundraiser

Rincon Center
6th St. at Tucson Blvd    Tucson    520-298-3014

10/3/2006

Tue

8:00 PM

Old Timey Session

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3. FLAGSTAFF

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Zane Gray Lounge
23 N Leroux St    Flagstaff    928-774-2731

9/30/2006

Sat

9:00 PM

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