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Living The DreamThe Grand’s Executive Chef Alan White talks to Daniel White about life at GB1

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& Sussex Wedding

GeorgeLindsay’s

Wedding Planner: Mazelino DesignsPhotographer: M.Buchanan Photography

Assistant Photographer: Simon LeeDress: Maggie Sottero

Shoes: GinaWelcome Band: FB Pocket Orchestra

Evening Band: Go ComandoCar: Finest Wedding CarsFlowers: Mazelino Designs

Men’s Suits: Moss BrosChurch: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Hair: Jeanyves Aubin from Uber

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Thread is a new menswear Mecca, inspired by global travel, years of experience as clothing connoisseurs and challenging the “plain vanilla” offerings in stores and the web. All products are ethically sourced and respect high standards of fabrication and finish. With seasonal and perennial offerings available at our flagship store in Brighton’s South Lanes, and web-store www.thread-brighton.com, 9 Dukes Lane, Brighton, BN1 1BQ, 01273 746746

Fashionista Directory

Julian Stephens Goldsmith is a contemporary retail jewellery shop, showcasing Julian’s own exquisite collection of silverware, gold, platinum and palladium jewellery set with stunning precious gem stones. All our pieces are handcrafted in our workshop, and we love to work with our customers to bring their ideas to life and create unique bespoke items.37 Gloucester Road, Brighton, BN1 4AQTel: 01273 692110 email: info@julianstephens.comwww.julianstephens.com

Julian Stephens Goldsmith

Nestled in the heart of Brighton’s famous North Laine, Tramp Vintage Boutique was founded in 2010 by Michelle Terras as a treasure box of unique items from the golden ages of fashion, targeting women of elegance with character in their style. We specialise in couture and accessories from the art deco 30s to the avant-garde 80s. Opening Hours: Monday and Tuesday – CLOSED Wednesday to Saturday – 11am-5pm Sunday 12pm-4pm 22 Trafalgar Street, North Laine, Brighton, 01273 687968 www.trampvintageclothing.com

Tramp Vintage Boutique

Design Lab is one of the largest Independent fashion clothing stores in the South. Located in the heart of Brighton town centre in Duke Street and known to many as “Brighton’s Best Brands” for casual-wear it offers a comprehensive, in depth collection from Denim Industry Giant Diesel. Other collections to complement these are Franklin & Marshall, Henry Lloyd, Gibson London, Boss Orange & Sweeney London shoes. Pay a visit to the coolest shop in Brighton and you would be chilled out! 01273 776 777

Design Lab

Take a walk on the wild side with PRETTY ECCENTRIC. Exquisite collections inspired by the 1920s-1950s are created by Michelle Scott and curated in her jewel like boutiques to transform you into a beguiling seductress. Bows, frills and lashings of lace bring a shot of old-fashioned glamour, perfect for that special occasion. Finds: Exquisite lace dresses, dreamy silk kimonos, jewellery made of Victorian artefacts, gin and Rosewater L’eau de parfum. Pretty Eccentric is a celebration of all things individual but above all beautiful. www.prettyeccentric.co.uk, info @prettyeccentric.co.uk, 10 Bond Street and Meeting House Lane, Brighton.

Pretty Eccentric

At Exclusive Jewellery we believe in celebrating love. As an independent business we provide a personal service in a relaxed environment, taking the time to really understand our customer’s desires and provide them with an unparalleled experience. Using the latest in design software, we work with you to create the perfect piece to serve as a symbol of your everlasting love. 01273 777198 10 Union Street, Brighton, BN1 1HA

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Woodies, Est in 1980, is located in Duke Street Brighton. Our aim is to bring the best brands from around the world to our customers and create a relaxed, informal, friendly shopping atmosphere. From suiting and leisure wear to contemporary fashion our aim is to have something of interest for everyone. Our global brands are Corneliani, Moschino, Richard James, Hugo Boss, J.Lindberg, Eton Shirts, Gant, Hackett, Paul & Shark with shoes from Oliver Sweeney, Loake & Jeffrey West completing our collection.01273 776 777

Woodies Brighton

Located in the heart of the famous North Laine, Cloak is the freshest fashion retailer in the city! An urban style sanctuary covering 600 square meters, Cloak is a male and female contemporary retail space stocking some of the best labels in the world including Comme des Garcons, Mark Jacobs and Griffin, and with imports and limited runs you’ll be sure to make a statement. 01273 684469 shop@cloakstore.co.uk www.cloakstore.co.uk 1A Jubilee Steet, Brighton, BN1 1GE Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 18:00 Sun: 11:00 - 05:00

Cloak

Thread is a new menswear Mecca, inspired by global travel, years of experience as clothing connoisseurs and challenging the “plain vanilla” offerings in stores and the web. All products are ethically sourced and respect high standards of fabrication and finish. With seasonal and perennial offerings available at our flagship store in Brighton’s South Lanes, and web-store www.thread-brighton.com, 9 Dukes Lane, Brighton, BN1 1BQ, 01273 746746

Thread

Aston Bourne is part of C & H Weston who have been established in Brighton, East Sussex since 1819. C & H Weston have been the main Barbour Clothing and Authorised Hunter Boots Retail Stockists in Brighton and throughout East Sussex for over 25 yrs. New Barbour concept store opening next door this Spring 2014. Mon - Sat: 09:30 - 17:30 Sun: 10:30 - 16:30, 01273 227775, info@astonbourne.co.uk, www.astonbourne.co.uk

Aston Bourne

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H&H is a vintage store with a difference. The hand picked collection ranges from the ladylike 1900s to the rock and roll 1970s, and sits alongside small original modern collections and H&H made ready to wear pieces. They also stock an extensive range of exquisite original vintage wedding dresses and a fabulous vintage inspired Made-to-Order Bridal collection. Featured in Vogue, Red magazine, Stella, Time Out, Homes and Antiques and You and Your wedding amongst others, they have become a destination store for the discerning fashionista and bride. 01273 675222 www.hopeandharlequin.com

Hope & Harlequin

To be featured in the fashionista directory please email Luke Thacker at: luke.thacker@absolutemagazine.co.uk

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Langtons Hair and Beauty has raised the bar for salons across the country

The luxury hair and beauty salon in Lewes has become the first clinic in Sussex to install the state-of-the-art 3D Skintech Machine.

The technology offers the latest treatments for anti-ageing, pigmentation, acne and general skin rejuvenation, using a combination of four different technologies to tackle almost all skin concerns.

Diamond Dermabrasion, Radio Frequency, Electro-Mesotherapy and LED Light Therapy provide a range of different skin care treatments and the new product excites Nicola Morra, owner of Langtons Hair and Beauty.

“We are thrilled to be able to be one of the first places in the UK to be able to offer 3D-Skintech treatments,” she explained. “I have seen the results they give and they are really impressive.

“We have had a fantastic first year in Lewes and we hope the introduction of this technology to our salon will cement our reputation as one of the best new hair and beauty salons in Sussex.”

REVOLUTIONISING SKIN CARELangtons Hair and Beauty salon has introduced the new revolutionary

Skintech treatments, edging them ahead of the competition.

Take a look at the selection of Skintech Facials available at Langtons.

The Lift and Pump FacialUses the latest in tri-polar radiofrequency energy to penetrate deeper into the skin to affect the deeper dermis and subcutaneous layers, to help tighten sagging or loose skin, boost collagen, and give you a smoother, younger look and feel to your skin.Length: 60 minutesPrice: £120 or a course of 6 for £500

The MesoGlow Facial Uses electrical pulses to deliver active serums into the mesoderm – the middle layer of skin. Your facial starts with a customised exfoliation of either diamond dermabrasion or glyco-peel prior to infusion leaving skin with a refreshed rejuvenated glow.Length: 50 minutesPrice: £95 or a course of 6 for £470

3D Skintech Facial - Ultimate in Skin RejuvenationOur signature bespoke facial includes elements of both our Lift and Plump Facial and Mesoglow Facial, plus a dose of LED light therapy and either a luxury Collagen or Hyaluronic Mask to leave skin immediately lifted, luminious and rejuvenated.Length: 75 minutesPrice: £150 or a course of 6 for £650

*A course of 6 facials is highly recommended for optimum results and also offers fantastic value for money. If you are looking at ways to improve your skin, then book in for a free, no obligation consultation to see what Langtons can do for you. Call 01273 477678.

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Valid through March, terms and conditions apply.

12 Fisher St, Lewes, East Sussex BN7 2DG

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How did you get in to cooking? The first TV programme I ever saw on Channel 4 was called ‘Take Six Cooks’ and it was all the serious, old-fashioned chefs and there was no silliness, it was a proper cooking programme. Seeing professional chefs do that sort of thing was really the inspiration that kicked it all off.

Where did you train? I went to college in Nuneaton, which is in Warwickshire.

What was the most valuable lesson you learnt? To listen. To listen and get it right, first time.

How does working at The Grand compare to previous jobs? When I started at college in Warwickshire I actually did my work experience at St Catherine’s Lodge in Hove, which was a hotel in 1985. I used to come back from a night out, after a few sherbets, and look at The Grand and think ‘I’ll be the chef there one day’. So it’s ticked one of my career boxes but having achieved that it’s been really good having full

command of what that restaurant needed to be. Specifically, the food; how it was going to look, the concept and the fine detail like what we were going to serve dishes on etc… It’s a valuable chance to learn about how to put together and develop a restaurant and more importantly what needs to be delivered for it to be successful.

So was it like fulfilling a dream working at The Grand? Yeah it’s a dream completed, so it’s like living the dream now.

What would you say has been your best culinary idea? We did a dish for a competition the other day which was a beetroot ice cream and that’s gone down really well.

Do you have a favourite Christmas dish? We do a turkey ballotine where we stuff the turkey legs, which is nice because you’ve got the meat and stuffing, parma ham, spinach and cranberry.

Do you use a lot of local produce in your food? Yeah we try to source all our ingredients as locally as we can, all our fish is local and we also have a local veg supplier. The quality of fish is obviously important, so we get it from the fish stand down by Hove Lagoon.

What is the one tool you can’t do without in the kitchen? A spoon, for tasting things. To be able to taste what everyone is cooking and make sure it tastes right is one of the most important things.

If you could give three tips to budding chefs what would they be? “One is definitely to learn your trade, concentrate on what you’re being taught and apply it. Another is to have a set goal, for example, if you want to work in five star hotels make sure that’s what you achieve, have a focus on that goal. The final one would be to make sure you taste everything.

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G eorge proposed to me at Sunset in Dubai on the beach. It was so romantic and a total surprise. He

was living there at the time and had every little detail planned. I’ll never forget the sign next to our beach Cabana that read, ‘By the sea I pledge my love to thee’.Following that we decided to plan our wedding for September. This gave us less than a year to plan, but we knew what we wanted and wanted to do things within our budget of £8,000 or less. Power of negotiation and spending time researching were key.The ceremony was our most important aspect. The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hove was our first options as we are both Catholic and living in Hove. Our ceremony was simply incredibly. When we woke up it was a miserable wet, grey day, but inside the church it was bright and beautiful. Just as we were signing the register the sun shone through the stunning stained glass into the alter. Magical moment!!!Finding a venue initially was tough. We both

wanted a very British Summer garden party style wedding with a vintage feel. Elegant and not too contrived with everything matching perfectly. Relaxed and as we are both of Irish decent a celebration that allowed us to kick our heels up.After driving all over Kent and Sussex we stumbled upon Tottington a Manor in Edburton. We knew instantly that this venue was perfect. The relaxed atmosphere, incredible staff and surrounded by the rolling hills and farms.With 12 bedrooms we we’re told that we would have full run of the venue all day which made it even more special as everyone could relax.My bridesmaids and I were also allowed in the night before and welcomed with champagne, so we could do last minute decoration touches and prepare for the following morning. With 5 bridesmaids, a flower girl and page boy we had lots of fun playing music.My hair (By Uber Hove) was a simple classic up style which complimented my Maggie Sottero

wedding gown and Cathedral length lace veil (I felt like royalty).Our wedding car was stunning and being a brave bride we drove from Hove to Edburton along the A23. Needless to say my hair was wild on arrival.We wanted to break the ice for our 80 sit down guests, so we hired a cute vintage band called FB pocket Orchestra. They were fantastic and set the tone of the day whilst our guests had their welcome champagne and Pimms.Our wedding planner Maryam, spent hours organising our flowers and table plan. As our them had a vintage feel we wanted our flowers to be soft and delicate (Maryam is probably best for this part).In the evening we hired a local band called Go Commando. It took us months to find and decide on the right band and we made the best decision.Everyone was up and dancing most of the night.... They played for all ages and created a fantastic atmosphere.&

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Don’t miss our Wedding Special in the February edition of Absolute magazine. Email our Sales Executive Luke Thacker at luke.thacker@absolutemagazine.co.uk for more information or to find out how to advertise with us.

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Food & Drink Directory

Brighton’s Original Home Of Gelato! 24 changing flavours (taken from a list of over 450!) made fresh on site daily using Sussex produced milk and cream and top quality ingredients. At least 5 non diary vegan flavours are also available.6 Pool Valley (near Brighton Pier) - 01273727205. Also stocked in businesses across Sussex.

Boho Gelato

“While many pubs are trying to serve up local grub with a seasonal twist, the foragers have gone a step further. Several steps in fact “ The Observer. Recent winners of the Brighton and Hove Food & Drink Awards 2013 & the Sussex Food and Drink Awards 2012 also awarded an AA Rosette for the past 4 years. The foragers are trailblazers in both sustainability and fine pub grub and are therefore a must for all foodies. Now serving an all day bar menu alongside their other menus and also now open on Sunday evenings for food. 3 Stirling Place, Hove 01273 733 134, www.theforagerspub.co.uk

The Foragers

Brighton has enjoyed Drury tea & coffee from the mid 1960’s. Now located in Richardson Road in Hove, it is a joy to all who know it. A real hidden gem and just a step away from the hurly burly of town centre life. You can sit and enjoy an expertly made coffee, or a pot of tea whist your coffee is ground to take home with you. 12-18 Richardson Rd, Hove, East Sussex BN3 5RB01273 888600

Drury

Lovely traditional village pub situated on the pond in Rottingdean. Highly regarded for very well kept local real ales, excellent gastro style pub food and hosting a good variety of quality live music acts from time to time. Typically rammed for Sunday Roast so booking early is essential!Vicarage Lane, Rottingdean, BN2 7HD – 01273 390635 – www.theploughinnrottingdean.co.uk

Plough Inn

The Kitchen at Marwood is serving a brunch style menu with daily lunch specials from 8.30am Monday - Friday and early weekends too. As always, serving kickarse coffee, life changing cake and booze a plenty. Open 8-late 7 days a week. 52 Ship St, Brighton - 01273 382063 Check out our new kitchen Facebook page. www.facebook.com/TheKitchenAtMarwood

The Marwood

Basement level at the top of First Avenue, just off Church Road. Renowned for a relaxed atmosphere, Hove Place has earned a fantastic reputation for its excellent food and great service. The intriguing Bistro menu in particular is extremely popular! 35/37 First Avenue, Hove, BN3 2FH – 01273 738266 – www.hoveplace.co.uk

Hove Place

Topolino Duo is a fabulous family run Italian Ristorante/Pizzeria situated in the heart of Hove. They have been established for over 25 years, are known in Brighton and Hove for having a fantastic long standing reputation and a huge choice of mouth watering dishes.Open 7 days a week. Topolino Duo 65 – 67 Church Road Hove BN3 2BD 01273 725726 See our website for special offerswww.topolinoduo.co.uk

Topolino Duo

Be At One is a cocktail institution with bars based in Brighton, London & Reading. Excellent service, great atmosphere and delicious cocktails served from the 147-strong menu, makes it the ultimate party bar. The daily happy hours offer great value and their highly-trained professional bartenders will ensure a great time, any night of the week.

Be At One

Mucho Burrito, No1 for Mexican flavour now open in North St, Brighton. A range of 5 homemade salsas from zero heat to fiery hot to suit all palates accompany the varied menu of Tacos, Salads, Quesadillas, Soups, and of course Burritos all washed down with a beer. Eat in or take away made in front of your eyes all from £4.95.01273757095FB – Mucho Burrito BrightonTwitter @MuchoBurritoUK

Mucho Burrito

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To be featured in the food & drink directory please email Anya Zervudachi at: anya@absolutemagazine.co.uk

The Coffee Counter was started by two friends with a love of Coffee and a passion for Micro-Business and Independents. Their simple aim: To serve great Coffee with a smile. Discover this hidden gem and their wonderful 5 bean blend Coffee on Vine Street, North Laines. Or check out our new counter at 1a North Road BN1 1YASSSSSHHHHH it’s a Secret!!!!

13 - 16 Vine Street, BN1 4AG Brighton 07760 917716

The Coffee Counter

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We opened in 2000 in the heart of the historic county town of Lewes and have earned an enviable reputation for delivering creative hairdressing and sensational service. Director, Umberto, heads our team of hand-picked talent, many of whom started in the salon’s own Academy. Whether you want a sleek, precise, signature cut or some sassy, shimmering colour, you know you’re in the hands of experts at Avant Garde. We listen to you. Then give you a hair style to suit your hair, face shape and lifestyle. Continual training is the foundation of the Avant Garde philosophy. We are committed to constantly

improving our service and creative skills. Committed to giving you the very best. You are what matters most to us and our care doesn’t stop when you leave the salon. We use and recommend Paul Mitchell luxury hair care take home tools to help you maintain that salon-look at home 365 days a year.

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Art Listings March 2014

8 to 23 March

The Big Art Secret 2Display of mini artworks donated in

aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice and Towner Charitable Trust, including contributions by Grayson Perry and David Cameron. Artworks available to buy on eBay from

14 to 23 March.Towner, Devonshire Park, College Road,

Eastbourne, BN21 4JJwww.townereastbourne.org.uk

Until 9 MarchSubversive Design

Last chance to see this exhibition of provocative and outlandish objects by

designers including Phillippe Starck, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and David Shrigley.

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1EE

www.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk

22 MarchIslamic Art Workshop with

Dinah KellyLearn how to create intricate Islamic

designs, patterns and architectural details using a range of materials. Cost

£30. Pre-booking required.Phoenix Brighton, 10-14 Waterloo Place,

Brighton, BN2 9NBwww.phoenixbrighton.org

7 March to 9 April

Romek MarberRetrospective of work by graphic

designer Romek Marber for Penguin Books, The Economist, New Society,

Town and Queen magazines, Nicholson’s London Guides, the BBC,

Columbia Pictures, London Planetarium and others.

University of Brighton Gallery, 58-67 Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 0JY

www.arts.brighton.ac.uk

You would think that being called after Salvador Dali would put a lot of pressure on an artist, but Dion Salvador Lloyd seems comfortable taking his own path. Although artist isn’t a word he’s happy using in relation to himself.

“I’m not an artist. I’m a painter,” he says. “I don’t like the word artist. It’s something you earn. I don’t call myself an artist.”

The Hove-based landscape painter isn’t comfortable hanging out with other artists talking about art. He’s more interesting in just getting on with it.

Lloyd hasn’t come from a conventional art college background and, other than at school, he has never studied art. After failing O-level art - an exam he was tipped to get an A in - Lloyd didn’t pick up a paintbrush for another 15 years. It was only after a trip through the Middle East in his 30s that he felt called back to painting.

Because he lives near the sea and many of his paintings have a stormy look about them, people often assume Dion Salvador Lloyd’s paintings are seascapes, but they aren’t.

He describes his works as ‘global paintings’; they are landscapes, but they’re not any specific landscape.

“They’re little journeys. They can be what you want them to be.”

He loves photography and has boxes of photos filed away, but he doesn’t use them to work from.

“I don’t go into my studio with images of things that I like: ‘Oh, that’s a nice mountain scene in Scotland’,” he says. “I work very spontaneously.”

The landscapes are more about feelings that a literal recreation of a location and music plays a big part in that. The paintings are an emotional response to what he listens to.

“I can’t just go to the studio and put on background music. I stick to my favourites. I stick to my Nick Cave, David Sylvain, Talk Talk.”

“I love sad music. The emotional moment just pulls you,” he says.Nature is another big influence.

“Since an early age I was always fascinated by nature. I never had cars and action men. I don’t even remember watching telly.” He always had sticks and stones and feathers in his pockets, he says, and still does.

“I’ve always got things in my pockets. Things from places I’ve visited. I’d rather that than fridge magnets.”

He still gets excited about going to the studio to see what he’s done the day before and has as many as 40 unfinished canvases on the go at one time.

Talking to Dion Salvador Lloyd, ‘journey’ is a word that comes up again and again. He doesn’t want to keep on doing the same work. “You can’t just be stuck in the rut,” he says.

“If you go to my website and look at my work, they’re like different painters.”

“You could say ‘if it’s not broke, don’t fix it’ but for me painting is about discovery.”

“If you’re making the same work day in day out for years, you’re not respecting yourself.”

For a while he painted landscapes with smooth giant skies inspired by the American landscape, but after a trip to the US to fulfil a lifelong ambition to see the Grand Canyon his style changed.

His current work is more rough and textured and he has also recently been working with oil on paper, the happy result of a contribution to a Martlets fundraiser where he had to get the painting right first time on the piece of paper they gave him.

It would probably have been better

Dion Salvador LloydWords by Jenni Davidson

commercially to continue with those American landscape paintings, he says. They’re ‘safe’ and people can see what they are. But he can’t paint for that reason.

“I have to listen to my heart. It’s where I am right now. I’ve never felt richer in my heart. But I’m poorer than I’ve ever been.”

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Yvonne Coomber

Solo Exhibition

Art5 Gallery is delighted to announce Yvonne Coomber’s first ever solo show in Sussex, exhibiting a brand new collection of her vibrant signature florals, as well as exclusively unveiling an exciting new style!

Yvonne’s love of nature deeply influences and flows through her work. Much of her early years were spent travelling to gain knowledge and understanding of the world she wished to portray. A pivotal moment in Yvonne’s artistic journey was spent with a horse-drawn community in England, exploring sacred and forgotten parts of the land.

After gaining a degree in Philosophy and Literature at Brighton University, she went on to study fine art in Sussex, furthering her artistic ability and immersion into the world of painting.

Yvonne often paints from within the depths of the Devonshire meadows to draw immediate inspiration from the picturesque surroundings. She captures the chaotic yet

harmonious energy within nature, whilst simultaneously bringing warmth and joy to the canvas. The various materials Yvonne uses beautifully unite to create layers of tactile texture. The glitter, reminiscent of early morning dew, the vibrant colours conjuring the kaleidoscopic palette of the countryside, and the delicate scattering of flowers come together organically in her unique artistic vision.

“We’re very excited to be hosting the first solo exhibition of acclaimed artist Yvonne Coomber, whose work is becoming increasingly sought-after. Her paintings embrace the beauty of the natural world and emanate pure joy and wonder”, Gallery owner Paola Calise remarks.

Come and see this exclusive exhibition and lose yourself in Yvonne’s vision of nature as a magical wonderland!

Yvonne Coomber Solo Show is a free exhibition running from 8th until 16th March.

Art5 Gallery5 Bartholomews

BrightonBN1 1HG

01273 774 222info@art5gallery.com

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