List of Persian/Iranian Events for 2007-07-20

    David & Layla film US Release, BEVERLY HILLS, CA

    Los Angeles Friday - July 20, 2007     07:00 AM

    MUSIC HALL, BEVERLY HILLS, CA

    Inspired by a true story, David & Layla, a 'Love & Peace' romantic comedy of ethnic proportions!

    http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    Click this Official Movie Site for film Trailer, film Clips, and showtimes daily starting July 20th at Music Hall, BEVERLY HILLS and at other Laemmle theatres, Fallbrook 7 in WEST HILLS and at One Colorado in PASASDENA and nationwide theatres in Orange County, Washington DC, Florida, Detroit, Nashville... (Clicking on a theatre listed at the Official Movie Site takes you to that theatre's site, boxoffice, showtimes, directions, etc.)

    Persian American Hollywood actress "Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." VARIETY.

    Film's music features Kayhan Kalhor, Ali Moradi,The Kamkars, Sussan Deyhim,...plus Jewish Klezmer and New York Jazz.

    Trailer is already showing at cinemas with such Oscar and Award-wining international films as Black Book, The Lives of Others, etc.

    "...an earnest, frequently funny comedy about stateless persons and the looming clichés that make Muslims and Jews so wary of each other. Completely accessible tale of the unlikely romance between a quintessential Jewish New Yorker and a lovely Muslim Kurdish refugee. Independent production boasts a brand of immigrant chutzpah that highlights the "anything is possible" side of the American Dream with energy to burn..." VARIETY.

    David & Layla shall continue to show at all these theatres for as long as Iranians, Kurds and Middle Easterners encourage Americans and all friends of 'Love & Peace' in the world to see this enlightening romantic comedy! (Otherwise, it would quickly be replaced by other films.)

    21 Official International Festival Selections receiving 5 Awards, including Best Breakthrough Performance Award- Shiva Rose, and the Spirit of the Independents Award- Jay Jonroy, Writer/Director.

    "This new comedy about young loves and the large ethnic families (on both sides) that stand between them could have been just another My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but its originality and insight set it apart. David and Layla is a superior variation on that film, with unexpected insights..." Joe Baltake, Independent Film Critic.

    Film is unique by being Official Selections not only at regular international film festivals but also at Conflict Resolution and Human Rights fests, as well as at Romantic and Love film festivals!

    It recently screened in Panaroma in Italy's Shakespeare Verona Amore Film Festival as a modern re-interpretation of Romeo & Juliet.

    David & Layla received 'Prix du Public/Audience Award' in 2007 at 23rd Valentine International Amour Film Festival in Mons/Belgium. A Guinness World Book of Records for a 'political romantic comedy'!?

    "Congratulations to Jay Jonroy for succeeding in making such a bold, politically relevant film against impossible industry odds." Harold Pinter, 2005 Nobel Laureate for Literature, twice Oscar nominee, London-based Writer/Actor/Director.

    For as yet an unreleased film, remarkably there are already 50+ diverse reviews posted at IMDB.com from festival screenings in the USA & Abroad.

    Every take of this film is different, original and 100% positive!

    Browse User Comments at IMDB- InternetMovieDataBase:

    http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0424025/usercomments-index?

    Laemmle Theatre Info: http://www.laemmle.com/

    Current David & Layla showtimes daily at Music Hall, BEVERLY HILLS, at Fallbrook 7 in WEST HILLS, and at One Colorado in PASASDENA, at above Laemmle Theatre link.

    Starting July 20th, David & Layla is also showing in IRVINE, Orange County, at Regal University Town Center 6.

    General Admission: $10

    Production: http://www.newrozfilms.com

    NewrozFilms@NewrozFilms.com

    David & Layla film US Release, WEST HILLS, CA

    Los Angeles Friday - July 20, 2007     07:00 PM

    FALLBROOK 7, WEST HILLS, CA

    Inspired by a true story, David & Layla, a 'Love & Peace' romantic comedy of ethnic proportions!

    http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    Click this Official Movie Site for film Trailer, film Clips, and showtimes daily starting July 20th at Fallbrook 7 in WEST HILLS, and at other Laemmle theatres - Music Hall in Beverly Hills, and One Colorado in PASASDENA - and at nationwide theatres in Orange County, Washington DC, Florida, Detroit, Nashville... (Clicking on a theatre listed at the Official Movie Site takes you to that theatre's site, boxoffice, showtimes, directions, etc.)

    Persian American Hollywood actress "Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." VARIETY.

    Film shall continue to show at all these theatres for as long as Iranians, Kurds and Middle Easterners encourage Americans and all friends of 'Love & Peace' in the world to see this enlightening romantic comedy!

    Film's music features Kayhan Kalhor, Ali Moradi,The Kamkars, Abbas Kamendi, Sussan Deyhim,...plus Jewish Klezmer and New York Jazz.

    Trailer is already showing at cinemas with such Oscar and Award-wining international films as Black Book, The Lives of Others, etc.

    "...an earnest, frequently funny comedy about stateless persons and the looming clichés that make Muslims and Jews so wary of each other. Completely accessible tale of the unlikely romance between a quintessential Jewish New Yorker and a lovely Muslim Kurdish refugee. Independent production boasts a brand of immigrant chutzpah that highlights the "anything is possible" side of the American Dream with energy to burn..." VARIETY.

    21 Official International Festival Selections receiving 5 Awards, including Best Breakthrough Performance Award- Shiva Rose, and the Spirit of the Independents Award- Jay Jonroy, Writer/Director.

    "This new comedy about young loves and the large ethnic families (on both sides) that stand between them could have been just another My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but its originality and insight set it apart. David and Layla is a superior variation on that film, with unexpected insights..." Joe Baltake, Independent Film Critic.

    Film is unique by being Official Selections not only at regular international film festivals but also at Conflict Resolution and Human Rights fests, as well as at Romantic and Love film festivals!

    It recently screened in Panaroma in Italy's Shakespeare Verona Amore Film Festival as a modern re-interpretation of Romeo & Juliet.

    David & Layla received 'Prix du Public/Audience Award' in 2007 at 23rd Valentine International Amour Film Festival in Mons/Belgium. A Guinness World Book of Records for a 'political romantic comedy'!?

    "Congratulations to Jay Jonroy for succeeding in making such a bold, politically relevant film against impossible industry odds." Harold Pinter, 2005 Nobel Laureate for Literature, twice Oscar nominee, London-based Writer/Actor/Director.

    For as yet an unreleased film, remarkably there are already 50+ diverse reviews posted at IMDB.com from festival screenings in the USA & Abroad.

    Every take of this film is different, original and 100% positive!

    Browse User Comments at IMDB- InternetMovieDataBase:

    http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0424025/usercomments-index?

    Laemmle Theatre Info: http://www.laemmle.com/

    Current David & Layla daily showtimes at: Music Hall, BEVERLY HILLS, Fallbrook 7 in WEST HILLS, and One Colorado in PASASDENA, at above Laemmle Theatre link.

    General Admission: $10

    Production: http://www.newrozfilms.com

    NewrozFilms@NewrozFilms.com

    David & Layla film US release, PASADENA, CA

    Los Angeles Friday - July 20, 2007     07:00 PM

    ONE COLORADO, PASADENA, CA

    Inspired by a true story, David & Layla, a 'Love & Peace' romantic comedy of ethnic proportions!

    http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    Click this Official Movie Site for film Trailer, film Clips, and showtimes daily starting July 20th at One Colorado in PASASDENA, and at other Laemmle theatres -Music Hall in Beverly Hills, and Fallbrook 7 in WEST HILLS - and at and nationwide theatres in Orange County, Washington DC, Florida, Detroit, Nashville... (Clicking on a theatre listed at the Official Movie Site takes you to that theatre's site, boxoffice, showtimes, directions, etc.)

    Persian American Hollywood actress "Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." VARIETY.

    Film's music features Kayhan Kalhor, Ali Moradi,The Kamkars, Sussan Deyhim,...plus Jewish Klezmer and New York Jazz.

    Trailer is already showing at cinemas with such Oscar and Award-wining international films as Black Book, The Lives of Others, etc.

    "...an earnest, frequently funny comedy about stateless persons and the looming clichés that make Muslims and Jews so wary of each other. Completely accessible tale of the unlikely romance between a quintessential Jewish New Yorker and a lovely Muslim Kurdish refugee. Independent production boasts a brand of immigrant chutzpah that highlights the "anything is possible" side of the American Dream with energy to burn..." VARIETY.

    David & Layla shall continue to show at all these theatres for as long as Iranians, Kurds and Middle Easterners encourage Americans and all friends of 'Love & Peace' in the world to see this enlightening romantic comedy. (Otherwise, it would quickly be replaced by other films!)

    21 Official International Festival Selections receiving 5 Awards, including Best Breakthrough Performance Award- Shiva Rose, and the Spirit of the Independents Award- Jay Jonroy, Writer/Director.

    "This new comedy about young loves and the large ethnic families (on both sides) that stand between them could have been just another My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but its originality and insight set it apart. David and Layla is a superior variation on that film, with unexpected insights..." Joe Baltake, Independent Film Critic.

    Film is unique by being Official Selections not only at regular international film festivals but also at Conflict Resolution and Human Rights fests, as well as at Romantic and Love film festivals!

    It recently screened in Panaroma in Italy's Shakespeare Verona Amore Film Festival as a modern re-interpretation of Romeo & Juliet.

    David & Layla received 'Prix du Public/Audience Award' in 2007 at 23rd Valentine International Amour Film Festival in Mons/Belgium. A Guinness World Book of Records for a 'political romantic comedy'!?

    "Congratulations to Jay Jonroy for succeeding in making such a bold, politically relevant film against impossible industry odds." Harold Pinter, 2005 Nobel Laureate for Literature, twice Oscar nominee, London-based Writer/Actor/Director.

    For as yet an unreleased film, remarkably there are already 50+ diverse reviews posted at IMDB.com from festival screenings in the USA & Abroad.

    Every take of this film is different, original and 100% positive!

    Browse User Comments at IMDB- InternetMovieDataBase:

    http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0424025/usercomments-index?

    Laemmle Theatre Info: http://www.laemmle.com/

    Current David & Layla showtimes daily at: Music Hall, BEVERLY HILLS, Fallbrook 7 in WEST HILLS, and One Colorado in PASASDENA, at above Laemmle Theatre link.

    General Admission: $10

    Production: http://www.newrozfilms.com

    NewrozFilms@NewrozFilms.com

    David & Layla film US Release, DETROIT / BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI

    Michigan Friday - July 20, 2007     07:00 PM

    LANDMARK MAPLE ART / BLOOMFIELD HILLS + AMC STAR FAIRLANE / DEARBORN.

    Offical movie site: http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    Inspired by a true story. Persian American Hollywood actress “Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." VARIETY.

    "Congratulations to Jay Jonroy for succeeding in making such a bold, politically relevant film against impossible industry odds." Harold Pinter, 2005 Nobel Laureate for Literature, twice Oscar nominee, London-based Writer/Actor/Director.

    "This new comedy about young loves and the large ethnic families (on both sides) that stand between them could have been just another My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but its originality and insight set it apart. David and Layla is a superior variation on that film, with unexpected insights..." Joe Baltake, Independent Film Critic.

    Film is unique: Official Selections not only at regular int'l film fests but also at Conflict Resolution & Human Rights fests, as well as at Romantic & Love film fests!

    http://www.davidandlayla.com/ Official movie site for Trailer, film Clips & show times starting July 20 across USA, including at
    LANDMARK MAPLE ART / BLOOMFIELD HILLS + AMC STAR FAIRLANE / DEARBORN.

    Film shall continue to show several times daily at LANDMARK MAPLE ART / BLOOMFIELD HILLS + AMC STAR FAIRLANE / DEARBORN and other cinemas nation-wide for as long as big audiences turn up. Otherwise, David & Layla will quickly be replaced with '300' Hollywood films!

    Film's music features Kayhan Kalhor, Ali Akbar Moradi, The Kamkars, Sussan Deyhim plus Jewish Klezmer and NY Jazz!

    21 Official Int'l Festival Selections, 5 Awards, including Best Breakthrough Performance Award- Shiva Rose, and the Spirit of the Independents Award- Jay Jonroy, Writer/Director.

    LANDMARK MAPLE ART / BLOOMFIELD HILLS + AMC STAR FAIRLANE / DEARBORN: Starting Friday, Jul 20, 2007 several times daily- check show times at cinema link/movie site: http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    Additional/future cities-cinemas updates at movie site:

    http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    E-Mail: davidandlayla@newrozfilms.com

    More info: www.newrozfilms.com

    David & Layla film US Release, NASHVILLE, TN

    Tennessee Friday - July 20, 2007     07:00 PM

    BELCOURT THEATRE, NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

    Inspired by a true story, David & Layla, a 'Love & Peace' romantic comedy of ethnic proportions!

    http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    Click this Official Movie Site for film Trailer, film Clips, and showtimes daily starting July 20th at Belcourt Theatre, NASHVILLE, and at nationwide theatres in Los Angeles, Orange County, Washington DC, Florida, Detroit/Michigan... (Clicking on a theatre listed at the Official Movie Site takes you to that theatre's site- boxoffice, showtimes, directions, etc.)

    Persian American Hollywood actress "Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." VARIETY.

    Film's music features Kayhan Kalhor, Ali Akbar Moradi,The Kamkars, Abbas Kamendi, Sussan Deyhim,...plus Jewish Klezmer and New York Jazz.

    Trailer is already showing at cinemas with such Oscar and Award-wining international films as Black Book, The Lives of Others, etc.

    "...an earnest, frequently funny comedy about stateless persons and the looming clichés that make Muslims and Jews so wary of each other. Completely accessible tale of the unlikely romance between a quintessential Jewish New Yorker and a lovely Muslim Kurdish refugee. Independent production boasts a brand of immigrant chutzpah that highlights the "anything is possible" side of the American Dream with energy to burn..." VARIETY.

    David & Layla shall continue to show at all these theatres for as long as Iranians, Kurds and Middle Easterners encourage Americans and all friends of 'Love & Peace' in the world to see this enlightening romantic comedy. (Otherwise, it'd quickly be replaced by other films!)

    21 Official International Festival Selections receiving 5 Awards, including Best Breakthrough Performance Award- Shiva Rose, and the Spirit of the Independents Award- Jay Jonroy, Writer/Director.

    "This new comedy about young loves and the large ethnic families (on both sides) that stand between them could have been just another My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but its originality and insight set it apart. David and Layla is a superior variation on that film, with unexpected insights..." Joe Baltake, Independent Film Critic.

    Film is unique by being Official Selections not only at regular international film festivals but also at Conflict Resolution and Human Rights fests, as well as at Romantic and Love film festivals!

    It recently screened in Panaroma in Italy's Shakespeare Verona Amore Film Festival as a modern re-interpretation of Romeo & Juliet.

    David & Layla received 'Prix du Public/Audience Award' in 2007 at 23rd Valentine International Amour Film Festival in Mons/Belgium. A Guinness World Book of Records for a 'political romantic comedy'!?

    "Congratulations to Jay Jonroy for succeeding in making such a bold, politically relevant film against impossible industry odds." Harold Pinter, 2005 Nobel Laureate for Literature, twice Oscar nominee, London-based Writer/Actor/Director.

    For as yet an unreleased film, remarkably there are already 50+ diverse reviews posted at IMDB.com from festival screenings in the USA & Abroad.

    Every take of this film is different, original and 100% positive!

    Browse User Comments at IMDB- InternetMovieDataBase:

    http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0424025/usercomments-index?

    General Admission: $10

    Production: http://www.newrozfilms.com

    NewrozFilms@NewrozFilms.com

    David & Layla film US Release, IRVINE, CA

    Orange County Friday - July 20, 2007     07:00 PM

    EDWARDS REGAL WESTPARK 8, IRVINE, CA

    Showtimes at official movie site: www.DavidandLayla.com

    Inspired by a true story. Persian American Hollywood actress “Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." VARIETY.

    "Congratulations to Jay Jonroy for succeeding in making such a bold, politically relevant film against impossible industry odds." Harold Pinter, 2005 Nobel Laureate for Literature, twice Oscar nominee, London-based Writer/Actor/Director.

    "This new comedy about young loves and the large ethnic families (on both sides) that stand between them could have been just another My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but its originality and insight set it apart. David and Layla is a superior variation on that film, with unexpected insights..." Joe Baltake, Independent Film Critic.

    http://www.davidandlayla.com/ Official Movie Site for Trailer, film Clips & show times starting July 20 at this cinema as well as at Music Hall, BEVERLY HILLS, One Colorado, PASADENA, and Fallbrook 7, WEST HILLS. Also at cimemas in Washington DC, Florida, Nashville/Tennessee, Oklahoma, Kansas, Detroit & Anne Arbor/Michigan, Dallas, Philadelphia, Cary/North Carolina...and more roll out into 2008.

    Film shall continue to show several times daily at this and other cinemas nation-wide for as long as big audiences turn up. Otherwise, David & Layla will quickly be replaced with '300' Hollywood films!

    Film's music features Iranian Kayhan Kalhor, Ali Akbar Moradi, The Kamkars, Sussan Deyhim plus Jewish Klezmer and NY Jazz!

    21 Official Int'l Festival Selections, 5 Awards, including Best Breakthrough Performance Award- Shiva Rose, and the Spirit of the Independents Award- Jay Jonroy, Writer/Director.

    Film is unique: Official Selections not only at regular int'l film fests but also at Conflict Resolution & Human Rights fests, as well as at Romantic & Love film fests! Additional/future cities-cinemas & showtimes updates at movie site: http://www.davidandlayla.com/
    Official movie site: http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    For as yet an unreleased film, remarkably there are already 50+ diverse reviews posted at IMDB.com from festival screenings in the USA & Abroad.

    Every take of this film is different, original and 100% positive!

    Browse User Comments at IMDB- InternetMovieDataBase:

    http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0424025/usercomments-index?

    Laemmle Theatre Info: http://www.laemmle.com/

    General Admission: $10

    More Info: www.NewrozFilms.com

    DavidandLayla@NewrozFilms.com

    DAVID & LAYLA film US RELEASE in DEARBORN / DETROIT / MI

    Michigan Friday - July 20, 2007     07:00 PM

    LANDMARK MAPLE ART / BLOOMFIELD HILLS + AMC STAR FAIRLANE / DEARBORN.

    Offical movie site: http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    Inspired by a true story. Persian American Hollywood actress “Shiva Rose (Layla) excels as a self-reliant damsel in distress worth rooting for." VARIETY.

    "Congratulations to Jay Jonroy for succeeding in making such a bold, politically relevant film against impossible industry odds." Harold Pinter, 2005 Nobel Laureate for Literature, twice Oscar nominee, London-based Writer/Actor/Director.

    "This new comedy about young loves and the large ethnic families (on both sides) that stand between them could have been just another My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but its originality and insight set it apart. David and Layla is a superior variation on that film, with unexpected insights..." Joe Baltake, Independent Film Critic.

    Film is unique: Official Selections not only at regular int'l film fests but also at Conflict Resolution & Human Rights fests, as well as at Romantic & Love film fests!

    http://www.davidandlayla.com/ Official movie site for Trailer, film Clips & show times starting July 20 across USA, including at
    LANDMARK MAPLE ART / BLOOMFIELD HILLS + AMC STAR FAIRLANE / DEARBORN.

    Film shall continue to show several times daily at LANDMARK MAPLE ART / BLOOMFIELD HILLS + AMC STAR FAIRLANE / DEARBORN and other cinemas nation-wide for as long as big audiences turn up. Otherwise, David & Layla will quickly be replaced with '300' Hollywood films!

    Film's music features Kayhan Kalhor, Ali Akbar Moradi, The Kamkars, Sussan Deyhim plus Jewish Klezmer and NY Jazz!

    21 Official Int'l Festival Selections, 5 Awards, including Best Breakthrough Performance Award- Shiva Rose, and the Spirit of the Independents Award- Jay Jonroy, Writer/Director.

    LANDMARK MAPLE ART / BLOOMFIELD HILLS + AMC STAR FAIRLANE / DEARBORN: Starting Friday, Jul 20, 2007 several times daily- check show times at cinema link/movie site: http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    Additional/future cities-cinemas updates at movie site:

    http://www.davidandlayla.com/

    E-Mail: davidandlayla@newrozfilms.com

    More info: www.newrozfilms.com

    Quran Study Group

    Bay Area - East Bay Friday - July 20, 2007     07:30 PM

    Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC)
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    Religious Activity

    Quran Study Group
    July 20th, 2007 at 7:30 - 9:00 PM

    TIME: Every Other Friday- Next Meeting Friday July 20th at 7:30 PM

    LOCATION: ICCNC Prayer Room: 1433 Madison Street, Oakland, California 94612

    In the Name of God Most Gracious and Most Merciful

    "Whenever people gather in one of the houses of God for reading the Qur'an and
    teaching it to one another, peace descends upon them, mercy covers them, angels
    spread their wings over them, and God mentions them to those around Him”
    Prophet Mohammad (PBUH)

    The Quran Study Group gathers to study and deliberate upon the Quran, each
    participant need to take an active part in the process.

    TOPIC: In this meeting we will discuss the first chapter of Quran Surah
    Al-Fatiha (The Opening). For the future meeting we will go back to the last
    chapter of Quran Surah An-Nas (Mankind or Humanity) and work our way backward
    through Quran. The following are some of resources about Surah Al-Fatiha on
    the web, with the exception of www.altfsir.com which is in Arabic, all others
    are in English. Please, read at least one Quranic commentary (tafsir) before
    the meeting.

    SOURCES:
    http://www.altafsir .com/Quran. asp?SoraNo= 1&Ayah=1& NewPage=1& LanguageID= 1

    http://www.tafsir.com/Default.asp

    http://www.usc.edu/dept/MSA/quran/maududi/mau1.html#S1

    http://www.muhajabah.com/quran/surah_alfatiha/

    http://al-islam.org/index.php?t=258&cat=296&sid=41828c381051362438043f371995ba62

    1433 Madison Street, Oakland, California 94612
    For more information call (510) 832-7600

    www.iccnc.org

    SPEAKER: Mr. Hamid Entezam TOPIC: Nogaraai-e deeni

    Bay Area - South Bay Friday - July 20, 2007     07:45 PM

    Program for Friday, July 20, 2007
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    SPEAKER: Mr. Hamid Entezam
    TOPIC: Nogaraai-e deeni

    LOCATION: One West Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
    Roosevelt Room (Q-80)
    http://www.ci.campbell.ca.us/Recreation/downloads/CCCdirmap4email.pdf
    http://www.ci. campbell. ca.us/Recreation /downloads/ CCCMap4email. pdf

    SCHEDULE:
    Time Description
    7:45 Quran class by Mr. Akbari
    8:30 Namaz
    8:45 Break
    9:00 Announcements
    9:15 Mr. Hamid Entezam
    10:30 Q&A
    10:45 End of Program

    Mr. Hamid Entezam is a Systems Engineer by profession. He also holds a
    Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Philosophy, and Master's degree in
    Economics. He has done extensive research in various fields in Islamic studies
    over the past 25 years. He frequently speaks on Islam in the U.S., Canada, and
    Iran. He has regular appearances at IMAN in Los Angeles, Ebne Sina in Irvine,
    and Bonyad-e Towhid in San Jose to give lectures and hold classes in Farsi and
    English. His interests include Modernist Islamic thought, Theology, Islamic
    Mysticism, Islamic Ethics, and Socio-Political Theory.
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