Monaco Red Cross Gala - the Monte

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PRESS KIT
SUMMARY
The Monaco Red Cross humanitarian organisation
The 66th Monaco Red Cross Gala
2014 Tombola
The Gala’s artistic program
Diana Krall
Freshlyground
The Sporting Summer Band featuring Justin Caldwell & Erin McCarley
The work of art donated to the Monaco Red Cross, created by Mateo
Mornar
The history of the Monaco Red Cross
Useful information
The Monaco Red Cross Humanitarian organisation
Founded in 1948 by Prince Louis II, the Monaco Red Cross is recognised the same year by the
International Red Cross Comity and was admitted to the International Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies.
Encouraged and backed by the convictions and deep commitments of its President,
H.S.H. Prince Albert II, the Monaco Red Cross, constantly focusing on other human beings,
intends to pursue its dynamism and observance of its humanitarian ideals.It is also presided by
H.S.H. Prince Albert II and composed of a board of 13 to 15 members appointed for three years
by sovereign order.
In respect of the Red Cross’ seven fundamental principles (humanity, impartiality, neutrality,
independence, voluntary service, unity and universality), the Executive Committee, a smaller
body, ensures the proper functioning of Society. In addition to the President, it includes the VicePresident Mrs Rosine Sanmori, General Secretary Mr Philippe Narmino, and the General
Treasurer Mrs Bettina Ragazzoni. Once a year, the General Assembly, the Legislative Corp. brings
together the members of the Board of Directors, the heads of 11 sections and services, and
delegates representing the volunteers (one representative for 15 volunteers).
International aid programs and missions
In the year 2013, it had to increase the number of its international aid programs and missions, to
which it devoted over €970,000. In response to appeals from the International Red Cross
Committee (I.R.C.C.), the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, many of its
activities were carried out in extremely urgent conditions: in the Philippines at the end of 2013,
following the ravages of the devastating typhoon Haiyan, in the Republic of Niger, in Tunisia,
dealing with food shortages due to long periods of drought, and more recently in the Balkans,
where several regions in Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia have suffered from dramatic floods.
On each occasion, private donations, contributed spontaneously, have been added to the
funding of rapid and efficient mobilization.
In addition to these actions, and without abandoning activities initiated over the past few years,
whose follow-up requires considerable budgets and rigorousness, the Monaco Red Cross
continues to participate in large-scale projects. In Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast, for example, a
program has just been set up aiming to ensure sustainable improvement of living conditions for
people settled near mining sites.
In Monaco and its surrounding area, reasons for taking action are certainly not lacking… This
year, over 500 volunteers and unpaid contributors put in 36,000 hours of their presence and
work to support activities undertaken by the Social Service, help out in retirement homes,
hospital departments, school establishments, to train first-aid workers, organize and run the
great annual sale, and many other discreet but vital activities.
Follow Monaco Red Cross
The 66th Monaco Red Cross Gala
In the Presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, President of the Monaco Red Cross and
H.S.H. Princess Charlene, the 66th Monaco Red Cross Gala will be held at the Sporting MonteCarlo, which celebrates its 40 years of creating a legend.
For the humanitarian organization with fundamental principles and large-scale missions, it is the
opportunity to thank the generosity of each volunteer and donor, whose commitment and trust
allow grasping the importance of its heavy task around the world .
Encouraged by the commitments and deep personal convictions of its President, H.S.H Prince
Albert II, the Monaco Red Cross, perpetually turned towards helping others, remains dynamic in
its respect of its humanitarian and universal ideal. In this idea, the Monaco Red Cross Gala offers
moments of sharing, unity and togetherness in an exceptional ephemeral setting.
To maintain perfect harmony with the Monaco Red Cross’ image, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains
de Mer teams have imagined and created a minimalist decor in red and white tones. Fully
dressed in white, the legendary Salle des Etoiles will be decorated with rounded screens on
which the various highlights of the evening will be projected. Mirror tables and the monochrome
red table cloth covered by an elegant floral frieze will be decorated with freshly cut flowers
composed of 6000 Harlequin roses and 4500 hydrangeas balls, symbolizing both unity and
universality. Dedicated, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer has created a 2014 decor that is
simultaneously sober, captivating and refined. A ballet of 200 people is moving around the 800
guests. In the ballroom and in the kitchen, the very top of the range service makes
irreproachable by choreography of technical, precise and imperceptible movements. prestigious
products are sublimated and compose a menu with sophisticated dishes of exception, such the
Steamed artichoke and black truffles with vinaigrette, stuffed with duck «foie gras» or the
Sublime raspberry and yuzu cream surprise, black fig marmalade and Matcha tea sponge-cake.
This year, Sandrine Quétier – dressed in Haute Couture house Akris – will present the Gala and
host the Tombola with outstanding musician, composer and producer Marcus Miller, named «
UNESCO Artist for Peace » and spokesperson for « The Slave Route » project.
The evening promises to be rhythmic and unforgettable, thanks to the presence of exceptional
artists, selected and invited by Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer’s Artistic Direction. Zhang
Zhang Band will greet guests. The Gala is honoured to welcome as an opening act South African
group Freshlyground, one of the greatest achievements of South African crossover music who
will perform its greatest hits composed of original sounds blending afro and soul, supported by
the incredible voice of singer Zolani Maholà. Then, the undisputed star of female vocal jazz,
Diana Krall, will open the Ball. The sultry pianist and singer will interpret with her natural
sensuality some of the greatest hits of Jazz. After the majestic fireworks display, favouring silver,
red and white, The Sporting Summer Band featuring Justin Caldwell & Erin McCarley will extend
the evening to the beat of dance music.
Diana Krall
This year, the Gala has the pleasure of welcoming sultry Jazz star: Diana Krall.
Diana Jean Krall was born on November 16th
1964 in Nanaimo, Canada, in a family of
musicians. As a child, Diana learns to appreciate
jazz classics such as Nat King Cole or Fats Waller,
but also Frank Sinatra and Opera. She began
playing the piano at the age of four.
In 1993, Diana records her first American album,
'Stepping Out', in collaboration with jazzmen
John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton. In 1995 her
second album, "Only Trust Your Heart",
produced by Ray Brown and several other
renowned jazzmen makes her a household
name.
With her thirds album, « All of You », a tribute to
Nat King Cole, the singer is rewarded for her
talent: she is nominated for a Grammy and
remains on the most sold jazz list for seventy
weeks. Singer of talent and charm, recognized
for her ability to breathe new life into jazz
classics, Diana Krall also stands out by her ability
to surround herself by world-class musicians. Thus, she collaborated with guitarist Russell
Malone and bassist Christian McBride for her fourth album, 'Love Scenes'.
In 1999, Diana Krall reaches the pinnacle of fame with “When I Look in Your Eyes", which wins
the Grammy Award in the category "album of the year ". She strengthens her American singer
star status the following year, touring with living legend, Tony Bennett.
In 2003, she marries Elvis Costello who encourages her to write her own songs. In 2004 she
releases her first original album, « The Girl in the Other Room ».
The same year, she has the honour to sing a duet with Ray Charles on the song «You Don't Know
Me », on is last album, « Genius Loves Company ». Her last opus Glad Rag Doll (2012), revisits old
hits from the 20’s and 30’s, beside country and blues songs.
Follow Diana Krall
www.dianakrall.com
Freshlyground
Freshlyground formed in early 2002, and is made up of seven talented and diverse musicians
from South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Fronted by the diminutive but dynamic Zolani
Mahola, the band exudes a live performance energy that has been the bedrock of their success.
The experienced rhythm section of Peter Cohen (drums) & Josh Hawks (bass) is complimented by
guitarist Julio Sigauque, keyboardist Seredeal Scheepers, Simon Attwell (flute, mbira, sax and
harmonica) and violinist Kyla Rose Smith. Although hailing from diverse backgrounds, between
them the band’s members weave a musical magic that is highly infectious and undeniably
groovy. In 2003 Freshlyground launched their debut album, Jika Jika under their own Freeground
Records label, the immediate success of which firmly cemented the band as one of South Africa’s
most successful young acts.
Freshlyground released their second studio album Nomvula in July 2004. Nomvula was recorded
and produced by JB Arthur and Sibusiso Victor Masondo. The album sparked interest from Sony
BMG Africa, who signed the band and released Nomvula in September that year. Radio quickly
picked up on the single ‘Doo Be Doo’ and the catchy song went on to become a crossover
favorite amongst a diverse spread of stations and their listeners. ‘Doo Be Doo’ was the most
played song in South Africa in 2005. The major success of ‘Doo Be Doo’ was followed by the
singles ‘I’d Like’, ‘Zithande’, ‘Things Have Changed’ and the title track of the album ‘Nomvula’.
The album sold 300 000 units in South Africa alone - earning it multi-platinum status. The success
and broad appeal of the band was celebrated in November 2006 when Freshlyground won the
MTV Europe Award in the category Best African Act. The award placed the band firmly on the
international music map and earned them further recognition on home soil as significant South
African cultural exports.
The success of Nomvula was followed by that of Ma Cheri - Freshlyground’s third studio album,
released in September 2007. The album’s release was followed by a major South African tour
attended by over 25 000 people across four cities. The tour was produced by Freshlyground and
supported by Volkswagen South Africa. The tour successfully raised the performance and
production standards of local touring, putting the band on par with international acts in terms of
production scale and value. Ma Cheri sold multi-platinum in South Africa and the single Pot Belly
became another major crossover success.
In 2009 Freshlyground did four sold out tours in Europe. They also toured for the first time in
China, the United States of America and Canada, making the band one of a handful of South
African acts to have a successful and sustainable career both internationally and at home.
With their already gold fourth studio album, ‘Radio Africa’, Freshlyground have broadcast their
unique sound, a sound that has turned the seven-piece into one of South Africa’s most treasured
acts, to the rest of the continent and the world. While putting the finishing touches to ‘Radio
Africa’ in New York in February of 2010 the band was selected to co-perform in the Official Song
for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Entitled “Waka Waka - This Time for Africa” the song was featured on “Listen Up: The Official
2010 FIFA World Cup Album™” and is a collaboration with Colombian superstar, Shakira.
Freshlyground performed Waka Waka live at the FIFA Kickoff Concert and at the World Cup
closing ceremony in Johannesburg which was broadcast to over a billion people worldwide. To
date “Waka Waka” has sold well over 3 million singles and reached number #1 on several charts
worldwide. The song is the most successful anthem in the history of the FIFA World Cup and has
introduced Freshlyground and their music to a host of new fans across the globe.
The band went back into studio in the winter of 2012 in the small Karoo town of Prince Albert.
They worked with award winning studio engineer Dave Langemann and Grammy award winning
producer Steve Berlin to record their fifth studio album, Take Me to the Dance.
The band built a makeshift studio in a community theatre in the middle of the quiet Karoo town,
and created a space where, says Peter Cohen “We pushed ourselves on many levels, and as a
result the record is sonically far less predictable… our collaboration with DJ Headroom on the
title track Take Me To The Dance displays the band’s flexibility within genres. Freshlyground have
always allowed them wide latitude in terms of style-hopping, and I think this album achieves that
more successfully than all the others.”
In 2013 the band released Take me To the Dance in the United States on the Word of Mouth
label, this was followed by a US tour which included a show at the prestigious New York venue,
The Apollo. The release of the album was immediately followed by a rave review on the popular
NPR show, All Things Considered and topped the North American ITunes World Music chart.
During the US tour the band were honoured with a Next Generation award by Shared Interest,
alongside Harry Belafonte, for their philanthropic work with the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation.
On a recent visit to South Africa in June 2013 during a speech at the University of Cape Town,
President Barack Obama cited Freshlyground as an example of what South Africa has given the
world.
Follow Freshlyground
www.freshlyground.com
The Sporting Summer Band featuring Justin Caldwell & Erin McCarley
Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee the band formed by Justin Caldwell (guitar/vocals) and Erin
McCarley (vocals), will extend the Monaco Red Cross Gala to the rhythm of dance music. Erin
McCarley, born in Texas in 1979, is a singer-songwriter now based in Nashville, Tennessee. Often
compared to Sara Bareilles, Regina Spektor or Sheryl Crow, in 2012 Erin releases the album « My
Stadium Electric », following the same guidelines « Love, Save the Empty » (2009). Along with
three other band members, the singer also appeared in the television series « Nashville », aired
on ABC.
Group frontman, the very talented Justin Caldwell, an accomplished singer-songwriter, was born
and raised in Dallas, Texas. Freshly graduated from the University of Bellmont, Nashville’s music
department, he launches an international solo tour, while writing music for the big screen and
television. Since 2006, 2006, Caldwell has released 2 independent albums and has performed in
over 30 countries.
2014 Tombola
Tombola prize list, hosted by Sandrine Quétier and Marcus Miller:
1st Prize
« Agrafe » necklace in grey gold
with 3 onyx, 2 round rubellites and 536 diamonds
donated by Maison de joaillerie CARTIER
2nd Prize
Reversible Honeymoon set (necklace and bracelet)
«décor pastille» 3 rows of yellow and grey gold, Maison CARTIER
donated by the Compagnie Monégasque de Banque
3rd Prize
A two-person stay in Los Angeles including invitations
to the Princess Grace Foundation Ball
(round-trip flights, Four Seasons Beverly Hills hotel for 3 nights, Gala evening)
donated by CREDIT SUISSE de Monaco
4th Prize
« Sparkling » ladies watch in pink gold and diamonds
donated by the International German Club
of Monaco and Maison Chopard, Genève
5 th Prize
Rolex steel sub-mariner watch
Oyster bracelet, green ceramic bezel
donated M. Alexander RUEBBEN
6th Prize
Cross-shaped pendant, in pink gold with a ruby heart,
Created especially for the 60th Anniversary of the Monaco Red Cross
Donated by Maison de joaillerie ZEGG & CERLATI
7th Prize
Evening dress, olive honeycomb sheath
St Gallen embroidery, laminated effect
Donated by Maison AKRIS Monte-Carlo
COFINLUXE is donating to all participants
« DALI » eaux de toilette for ladies
and « SALVADOR » for gentlemen
The piece of art donated to the Monaco Red Cross created by
Mateo Mornar
Each year, the Monaco Red Cross receives the donation of a work of art specially created by a
renowned artist. For the 66th Edition of the Monaco Red Cross Gala, artist and humanist sculptor
Mateo Mornar has created "Gaia".
« Gaïa »
Wood and plastic painted sculpture
Signed and dated 2014
162 x 44 x 149 cm
“Mother goddess in Greek mythology, Gaia, fertilizing power or goddess of home, nature and
harvest, personifies the Earth as a living being. She is the maternal ancestor of the divine races,
and brings forth many creatures” - said Mateo Monar.
“Creating « my » Gaïa was inspired to me by the treasures of love and altruism that the Monaco
Red Cross deploys in Monaco and in distant countries alike, to soften the daily lives of the less
fortunate. Benevolent and appeasing, Gaïa opens her arms wide, in a gesture of love and
generosity”.
The artwork will be on display in the Sporting Monte-Carlo hall during the Monaco Red Cross
Gala.
About Mateo Mornar
Born in Croatia, on December 20th 1946, Mateo Mornar arrives in France with his parents at the
age of 10 where he continued his schooling. At 18, he entered the ESAM (School of modern art)
in Paris where he learned the techniques of sculpture, graphics arts and decoration.
For 20 years, he works in graphic design and decoration, while sculpting for himself. In 1990, he
believes to have found sufficient artistic maturity and decides to devote himself entirely to
sculpture. He began to exhibit in his region (Nice, Monaco, Cannes...) and then notoriety
expanded his reach to foreign and large capitals (Paris, Zurich, New York...).
In 1997, he opens a sculpture school, expressing a desire to teach the difficult art of sculpture to
students of all ages, hoping to spark possible future vocations. Always looking for new forms and
techniques and having worked for years the rounded figure of fulfilled women, he is currently
developing cubic forms.
With his talent as a sculptor sublimated after over 30 years of emotional struggle, Mateo Mornar
becomes "Mornar", an artist whose guides in life are both passion and generosity. He supports
the Prince Albert II Foundation for the protection of the environment, a foundation to which the
sculptor donates 50% from the sale of his works. "Because if the path of humanity has often
been strewn with injuries, the artist road is paved with faithful friends, and on this road of
friendship, a Prince stretched out his hand by following his work very closely...”
To own a work by "Mornar" is to own a part of beauty in the world, moments of sensuality, of
joy, repeated into infinity.
The History of the Monaco Red Cross
Founded on March 3rd 1948 by Prince Louis II
1948 - President: Prince Rainier III
10 August 1948
Nuit de la Croix-Rouge - Maurice Chevalier
Sporting d’Eté
17 January 1949
Nuit de la Croix-Rouge
Sporting d’Hiver
Hosted by: Robert Beauvais and Gisel Parry
15 August 1950
Nuit de la Croix-Rouge
Sporting d’Eté
5 August 1951
Bal des Petits Lits Blancs
Sporting d’Eté
6 September 1952
Christian Dior Fashion show
Sporting d’Eté
4 August 1953
Zizi Jeanmaire - Alexandre Kalioujny
Sporting d’Eté
23 July 1954
Billy Estchine
Sporting d’Eté
29 July 1955
Dany Kaye
Sporting d’Eté
27 July 1956
Georgia Gibbs - Charly Mac Cartly - Edgard Bergman
Sporting d’Eté
19 July 1957
Eddie Fisher
Sporting d’Eté
Hosted by: Henry Astric (Société des Bains de Mer Artistic Director) and Vicky Autier
May 1958 - Presided by : Princess Grace
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18 July 1958 – 10 Anniversary
Sarah Vaughan
Hosted by: Henry Astric and Vicky Autier
Sporting d’Eté
7 August 1959
Ella Fitzgerald - Tony Martin
Hosted by: Peter Ustinov
Jonan Jones Orchestra
Sporting d’Eté
7 August 1960
Béatrice Lillie - Nat King Cole
Hosted by: Henry Astric and Francis Blanche
Sporting d’Eté
11 August 1961
Sammy Davis Jr
Hosted by: Robert Lamoureux
Sporting d’Eté
27 July 1962
Rosemary Clooney
Hosted by: Charles Trénet
Sporting d’Eté
9 August 1963
Sacha Distel
Hosted by: Vittorio Gassman
Sporting d’Eté
7 August 1964
Eleanor Powel
Hosted by: Jacques Charon and Robert Hirsch
Sporting d’Eté
6 August 1965
Défilé Christian Dior - Trini Lopez
Hosted by: Georges Descrières
Sporting d’Eté
5 August 1966
Carole Laurence
Hosted by: Robert Lamoureux
Sporting d’Eté
25 August 1967
Bobby Darin
Hosted by: Pierre Tchernia
Sporting d’Eté
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9 August 1968 – 20 Anniversary
Gilbert Bécaud
Hosted by: Roger Lanzac
Sporting d’Eté
8 August 1969
Joséphine Baker
Hosted by: Jean-Claude Brialy
Sporting d’Eté
5 August 1970
Charles Aznavour
Hosted by: James Mason
Sporting d’Eté
6 August 1971
Shirley Bassey
Hosted by: Jean-Pierre Cassel
Casino Terrace
4 August 1972
Tony Bennett
Hosted by: Horst Bucholz
Sporting d’Eté
3 August 1973
Andy Williams
Hosted by: Michel Simon
Sporting d’Eté
9 August 1974
Joséphine Baker
Salle des Etoiles – Sporting Monte-Carlo
8 August 1975
Line Renaud
6 August 1976
Engelbert Humperdinck
Hosted by: Claude Dauphin and Jacqueline Huet
5 August 1977
Enrico Macias
Hosted by: Yves Mourousi
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Harry Belafonte
Hosted by : Gilbert Bécaud
10 August 1979
Gloria Gaynor
Hosted by : Raymond Jérôme
8 August 1980
Frank Sinatra
Hosted by: Roger Moore
7 August 1981
Julio Iglesias
Hosted by: Léon Zitrone
30 July 1982
Joel Grey
Hosted by: Edward Meeks
17 December 1982 - Presided by: H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Albert
5 August 1983
Frank Sinatra - Sammy Davis Jr
Hosted by: Patrick Simpson-Jones
10 August 1984
Elton John - Frank Sinatra
Hosted by: Patrick Simpson-Jones
9 August 1985
Paul Anka
Hosted by: Yves Mourousi
8 August 1986
Julia Migenes-Johnson
Hosted by: Aldo Maccione
7 August 1987
Grace Jones
Hosted by: Jeanne Moreau
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Gregory Hines
Hosted by : Marc Bessou
4 August 1989
Liza Minnelli - Sammy Davis Jr
Hosted by: Sylvie Guillem
3 August 1990
Tina Turner
Hosted by: Jacques Weber
2 August 1991
Shirley Mac Laine
Hosted by: Roger Moore
7 August 1992
Frank Sinatra
Hosted by: Julia Migenes
6 August 1993
Whitney Houston
Hosted by: Ute Lemper
5 August 1994
Stevie Wonder
Hosted by: Viktor Lazlo
4 August 1995
Barbara Hendricks
Hosted by: Roger Moore and Naomi Campbell
9 August 1996
Michael Bolton
Hosted by: Jean-Pierre Cassel
8 August 1997
Elton John
Hosted by: Maria Grazia Cucinotta
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« Riverdance »
Exceptional participation by Paul Anka
and Tasha Mota e Cunha
6 August 1999
« Notre-Dame de Paris »
Hosted by: Marc Maury
4 August 2000
Shirley Bassey
and the Claude Bolling Orchestra
Hosted by : Charles Aznavour
3 August 2001
The Beach Boys
Hosted by: David Ginola and Sarah Marshall
2 August 2002
Rod Stewart
Hosted by: Michel Drucker and Adriana Karembeu
8 August 2003
Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance
Hosted by: Elodie Gossuin, Miss Europe 2002,
Diana Hayden, Miss World 1997 et
Sallie Toussaint, Miss U.S.A. World 1997
6 August 2004
Lionel Richie
Hosted by: Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi, Woody Allen,
Corinne Coman, Gaël Leforestier
Presided by : H.S.H le Prince Albert II
5 August 2005
Anastacia
Hosted by: Natacha Amal, Guillaume Durand,
Sylvie Tellier Miss France 2002
4 August 2006
Duran Duran
Hosted by: Nelson Monfort and Sandra Freeman
27 July 2007
Diana Ross and Raul Midon
Hosted by: Christine Kelly and Damien Givelet
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1er August 2008 – 60 Anniversary
« Bill Wyman presents a fabulous night of music from the 60’s »
with Robin Gibb, Mary Wilson, Eddie Floyd, Donovan,
Gary Brooker, Louis Bertignac and the « Rhythm Kings »
Hosted by: Frédérique Courtadon and Philippe Manœuvre
‘’
31 July 2009
Gloria Estefan
Hosted by: Erika Moulet, Sébastien Borgnat
30 July 2010
Tom Jones
Hosted by: Adriana Karembeu,
Victoria Silvstedt and Louis Bertignac
3 August 2011
Joe Cocker
Hosted by: Dame Shirley Bassey and Sandrine Quétier
3 August 2012
The Scorpions
Hosted by: Sandrine Quétier and China Moses
2 August 2013
Eros Ramazzotti
Hosted by: China Moses and Sandrine Quétier
Useful information
Entrance and opening:
1000€ Dinner (drinks not included) and concert
Doors open at 8:30 pm
Bookings:
Tel: + 377 98 06 63 41
Dress code:
Evening attire
Press Contacts:
Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
Agnès Marsan – [email protected]
Hélène Bustos – [email protected]
All information pertaining to the 66th Monaco Red Cross Gala is available
on the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer website:
www.pressmontecarlosbm.com

Monaco Red Cross Gala - the Monte

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