Aug 31st, Sept. 7 & 14th are Movie nights at the beach..
Bring the family...
ID required to drink...
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Movie Night
Aug 31st, Sept. 7 & 14th are Movie nights at the beach..
Bring the family...
ID required to drink...
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Final ReBound
The final ReBound party of the 2006 season will be Saturday, September 2.
Here are some details..
DJ Spun, PS1's Musical Curator, closes out the Warm Up and Rebound seasons
with In Flagranti (Codek / Nublu)
and Gypsy Bogdan (Turntable Lab / Nublu)
Here are some details..
DJ Spun, PS1's Musical Curator, closes out the Warm Up and Rebound seasons
with In Flagranti (Codek / Nublu)
and Gypsy Bogdan (Turntable Lab / Nublu)
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
ReBound This Week!
Rebound: A weekly party at Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City
this week
Negroclash
with
a)ex O_
and your semi-regular beach bunnies
Justin Carter and DJ Probus (Nublu)
Three DJs make up Negroclash: DJ Lindsey relentlessly represents, DJ Language couldn't work harder, and Duane, an Other Music store floor-osopher, is the best-kept secret in the record business. As a team, their mixing makes you want to break into applause. A brilliant blend of phuture funk and cosmic crunk propels the party here, brimming with hooks, hops, and hits. Principals like Cat Stevens, Frankie Knuckles, and Jellybean all show up, as do cuts from the Pointer Sisters and MAW, but the juiciest string comes when "Automatic" turns into Toney Lee, folding into In Deep, and winding up with Phil Asher's break-up jam "Having Your Fun." As the 75-minute arc soars, the floor goes with it.
Although his musical career started with playing the piano in grade school, a)ex O.’s real passion began several years later when he was exposed to the rave scene in Colorado. With his roots in deep soul music, it’s no surprise that his first encounters with House music created a lasting & powerful impression. Diving into his passion for the dancefloor and funky 4-to-the-floor beats, a)ex jumped behind turntables of his own and has never looked back.
Probus and Justin Carter, residents from Nublu, start off the evening with sounds from punk funk to techno.
A live mix from DJ Lindsey: http://ps1.el.net/web/archive/metafiles/m3u/sbmwup05_lindsey_081305.m3u
Directions:
On the New York Water Taxi: Taxis depart from E. 34th Street in midtown Manhattan on a varied schedule http://www.nywatertaxi.com
On the subway: 7 train to Vernon Avenue/Jackson. Walk along Vernon Avenue to Borden Avenue, turn right. Look for signs for Water Taxi Beach.
Or on the bus: B61 and Q103.
From PS1: Walk south on Jackson from PS1 (Take a right with the museum to your back). Right on 51st Ave. Left at 2nd St. Look for signs for Water Taxi beach on your left.
at Water Taxi Beach (2nd and Borden, LIC, Queens) - 8p til late - free
go to http://www.newreleasenewyork.net/party.html for more info.
go to http://www.watertaxibeach.com for pictures of the space.
Event Website: http://www.newreleasenewyork.net/party
this week
Negroclash
with
a)ex O_
and your semi-regular beach bunnies
Justin Carter and DJ Probus (Nublu)
Three DJs make up Negroclash: DJ Lindsey relentlessly represents, DJ Language couldn't work harder, and Duane, an Other Music store floor-osopher, is the best-kept secret in the record business. As a team, their mixing makes you want to break into applause. A brilliant blend of phuture funk and cosmic crunk propels the party here, brimming with hooks, hops, and hits. Principals like Cat Stevens, Frankie Knuckles, and Jellybean all show up, as do cuts from the Pointer Sisters and MAW, but the juiciest string comes when "Automatic" turns into Toney Lee, folding into In Deep, and winding up with Phil Asher's break-up jam "Having Your Fun." As the 75-minute arc soars, the floor goes with it.
Although his musical career started with playing the piano in grade school, a)ex O.’s real passion began several years later when he was exposed to the rave scene in Colorado. With his roots in deep soul music, it’s no surprise that his first encounters with House music created a lasting & powerful impression. Diving into his passion for the dancefloor and funky 4-to-the-floor beats, a)ex jumped behind turntables of his own and has never looked back.
Probus and Justin Carter, residents from Nublu, start off the evening with sounds from punk funk to techno.
A live mix from DJ Lindsey: http://ps1.el.net/web/archive/metafiles/m3u/sbmwup05_lindsey_081305.m3u
Directions:
On the New York Water Taxi: Taxis depart from E. 34th Street in midtown Manhattan on a varied schedule http://www.nywatertaxi.com
On the subway: 7 train to Vernon Avenue/Jackson. Walk along Vernon Avenue to Borden Avenue, turn right. Look for signs for Water Taxi Beach.
Or on the bus: B61 and Q103.
From PS1: Walk south on Jackson from PS1 (Take a right with the museum to your back). Right on 51st Ave. Left at 2nd St. Look for signs for Water Taxi beach on your left.
at Water Taxi Beach (2nd and Borden, LIC, Queens) - 8p til late - free
go to http://www.newreleasenewyork.net/party.html for more info.
go to http://www.watertaxibeach.com for pictures of the space.
Event Website: http://www.newreleasenewyork.net/party
Sunday, August 20, 2006
ReBound
The summer, like it or not is winding down...
There are a few more weeks of ReBound; the last main event is Sept 2nd.
Want to know what is happening at ReBound this week? Click here
There are a few more weeks of ReBound; the last main event is Sept 2nd.
Want to know what is happening at ReBound this week? Click here
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Friday, August 11, 2006
Busy Summer
Wow,
It's been such a busy summer I haven't had much of a chance to Blog... but here is a bit of a round up..
6 mentions this summer in the NY Times, plus 4 weeks in a row in Time Out Mag, and lots of other TV and print coverage has started to actually put us on the Map. A burger event with Gothamist/A Hamburger Today and a kids breakfast and Rock Out Concert with TONY Kids were the too big highlights..
Check out this video link about us and some other night spots..
ReBound, our party on Saturday Night has also been a big hit.. We can't mention the party in LIC that gets you all WARM before you come over to cool down at ReBound.. but with the 4k to 7k people who attend that day time party checking out the modern art and so forth it's been really easy to get lots of people to check us out. Doug Singer has been doing a great job putting together a hot world class list of DJs and every one has been totally chill. Hangout music til 11pm and then it really kicks in.. We serve until 3am on Saturday..
It's been such a busy summer I haven't had much of a chance to Blog... but here is a bit of a round up..
6 mentions this summer in the NY Times, plus 4 weeks in a row in Time Out Mag, and lots of other TV and print coverage has started to actually put us on the Map. A burger event with Gothamist/A Hamburger Today and a kids breakfast and Rock Out Concert with TONY Kids were the too big highlights..
Check out this video link about us and some other night spots..
ReBound, our party on Saturday Night has also been a big hit.. We can't mention the party in LIC that gets you all WARM before you come over to cool down at ReBound.. but with the 4k to 7k people who attend that day time party checking out the modern art and so forth it's been really easy to get lots of people to check us out. Doug Singer has been doing a great job putting together a hot world class list of DJs and every one has been totally chill. Hangout music til 11pm and then it really kicks in.. We serve until 3am on Saturday..
Friday, July 28, 2006
We are here
We will be here rain or shine on Fri, Sat and Sunday
until the end of the summer... and we have a few more weeks of summer remaining of course...
So come on down, hang out in the big yellow tent and have a soda, beer or tropical drink.. not to mention a hot dog or a Motz Burger.
until the end of the summer... and we have a few more weeks of summer remaining of course...
So come on down, hang out in the big yellow tent and have a soda, beer or tropical drink.. not to mention a hot dog or a Motz Burger.
Friday, July 21, 2006
Heavy Weather
The beach is currenly experiencing heavy weather
and is closed until this heavy storm passes.
We do have power and we are staffed to be open later tonight.. if
the weather breaks.
and is closed until this heavy storm passes.
We do have power and we are staffed to be open later tonight.. if
the weather breaks.
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Friday & Saturday
Just reminding every that Fri, Sat and Sunday (during the summer) we are open Rain or Shine.. including of course this weekend..
Monday, July 17, 2006
ReBound
Rebound is picking up.. We hope you can make it..
July 22nd Ursula 1000 ESL Music,
Alex from Tokyo,
Innervisions,
$mall change
July 29
Japanster Japanster.net
Jacques Renault I.S.S.
Kaiser Gunther
July 22nd Ursula 1000 ESL Music,
Alex from Tokyo,
Innervisions,
$mall change
July 29
Japanster Japanster.net
Jacques Renault I.S.S.
Kaiser Gunther
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
close today
Water Taxi Beach and Harry's@watertaxibeach will be closed today
Wednesday, July 5th 2006.
Wednesday, July 5th 2006.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Fireworks and music
Music during the fireworks is always important to us..
This year, we are getting a custom music program from jack FM which they will simulcast with the fireworks!
This year, we are getting a custom music program from jack FM which they will simulcast with the fireworks!
Friday, June 23, 2006
Eric Gioia
There will be a fundraising Beach Party for Eric Gioia tonight at the beach. The main beach area will be open. The Volleyball Court will not be put out tonight..
The beach will be open, the yellow tent area and the sandy area near the tent and normally used by the volleyball court will be set aside for the Eric's Beach Party.
The beach will be open, the yellow tent area and the sandy area near the tent and normally used by the volleyball court will be set aside for the Eric's Beach Party.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Opening
The 1st Wednesday we will be open is June 28th..
Starting June 22, (THIS THURSDAY) we will be open every Wednesday --- Sunday through Labor Day...
Starting June 22, (THIS THURSDAY) we will be open every Wednesday --- Sunday through Labor Day...
DJ event coming..
Saturday, July 1
RAIN OR SHINE
The very first Rebound
with Monk-One, Oneman, and E’s E
at Water Taxi Beach (2nd and Borden, LIC, Queens)
8p til late
-->> free
http://www.watertaxibeach.com for directions.
Email info@brothersbrothers.biz for more info
This is the first in a string of Saturday night parties at Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City, a beautiful beach (check the photos: http://www.watertaxibeach.com/photos.html) that’s shuffling distance from PS1’s Warm Up party. Wax Poetics Magazine, Turntable Lab and NYCTrust are joining forces with the brothers’brothers, FunkNYC, and Five Grand Stereo to kick off the opener. Brooklyn’s resident record digger and party rocker Monk-One will be celebrating the release of his new mix CD, ‘The Funky Disco Sound of Monk-One’. His fellow break-addicted cohorts E’s E and Oneman will join him on the tables. Bring the flip-flops you can dance in. There’s a HUGE tented, wooden floor for dusting it up!
Directions:
On the New York Water Taxi: Taxis depart from E. 34th Street in midtown Manhattan on a varied schedule http://www.nywatertaxi.com
On the subway: 7 train to Vernon Avenue/Jackson. Walk along Vernon Avenue to Borden Avenue, turn right. Look for signs for Water Taxi Beach.
Or on the bus: B61 and Q103.
DJ Bios
E's E
E's E is the product of an international collaboration between Far East technology and out west sunshine. The result is the transformation into a potent new sensation subtitled Little Dynasty. Set against the historic yet phantasmagoric backdrop of Brooklyn NY, E's E and his records embark on an endless soundshifting road of quality music. E’s E has received numerous blessings for his mix CD projects that have included the critical appraisal "best mix ever" from Fat City in Manchester as well as a write up in Germany's most widely distributed Hip Hop Publication, Juice. Never shy to grab the pen himself, E's E has reviewed a number of Indy Hip Hop specialties for the Turntable Lab archives as well as a number of other undisclosed sites.
MONK-ONE
Monk-One has gained a worldwide reputation as a true music lover who simultaneously contains the skill to rock parties, throw down rare and never heard vinyl wonders and craft ridiculous chronicles of musical genres in the form of a mix CD that only a true connoisseur can do. He has blazed a trail in legendary clubs from Japan to the UK, going toe to toe with such heavyweights as Madlib, the 45 King, DJ Red Alert, Danny Krivit and Mark Rae to name a few. He maintains resident DJ status on New York's longest running Hip Hop radio show, The Underground Railroad (WBAI), is the "Ambassador" and editor of the well respected journal Wax Poetics, and has released an original 7" and EP on Ten12 Records.
ONEMAN
Known throughout the land as "The Sample King," DJ Oneman sniffs out records like you wouldn't believe. His treasure trove of original vinyl dominates his living quarters, containing seldom heard and never seen gems that when the time is right, he unveils for the masses to ponder. His legendary guest sets on The Underground Railroad (WBAI) have been known to throw the listeners, residents and hosts in an absolute uproar. His knowledge and appreciation of rare vinyl species has led him to submit mixes on the famed soulstrut.com website as well as spot gigs on Long Island's legendary cable access show Rare Groove Revolution, where he spent 3 episodes breaking down the complexities of one of the crate digger’s biggest enigmas - Library Records. Oneman's vinyl collection has been heralded by such big shots as Dr. Dre and Jay E (Nelly's Producer) for its incredible selection of obscure break beats.
You can hear mixes from all three here:
http://www.nyctrust.com/nyct-recordings.php
RAIN OR SHINE
The very first Rebound
with Monk-One, Oneman, and E’s E
at Water Taxi Beach (2nd and Borden, LIC, Queens)
8p til late
-->> free
http://www.watertaxibeach.com for directions.
Email info@brothersbrothers.biz for more info
This is the first in a string of Saturday night parties at Water Taxi Beach in Long Island City, a beautiful beach (check the photos: http://www.watertaxibeach.com/photos.html) that’s shuffling distance from PS1’s Warm Up party. Wax Poetics Magazine, Turntable Lab and NYCTrust are joining forces with the brothers’brothers, FunkNYC, and Five Grand Stereo to kick off the opener. Brooklyn’s resident record digger and party rocker Monk-One will be celebrating the release of his new mix CD, ‘The Funky Disco Sound of Monk-One’. His fellow break-addicted cohorts E’s E and Oneman will join him on the tables. Bring the flip-flops you can dance in. There’s a HUGE tented, wooden floor for dusting it up!
Directions:
On the New York Water Taxi: Taxis depart from E. 34th Street in midtown Manhattan on a varied schedule http://www.nywatertaxi.com
On the subway: 7 train to Vernon Avenue/Jackson. Walk along Vernon Avenue to Borden Avenue, turn right. Look for signs for Water Taxi Beach.
Or on the bus: B61 and Q103.
DJ Bios
E's E
E's E is the product of an international collaboration between Far East technology and out west sunshine. The result is the transformation into a potent new sensation subtitled Little Dynasty. Set against the historic yet phantasmagoric backdrop of Brooklyn NY, E's E and his records embark on an endless soundshifting road of quality music. E’s E has received numerous blessings for his mix CD projects that have included the critical appraisal "best mix ever" from Fat City in Manchester as well as a write up in Germany's most widely distributed Hip Hop Publication, Juice. Never shy to grab the pen himself, E's E has reviewed a number of Indy Hip Hop specialties for the Turntable Lab archives as well as a number of other undisclosed sites.
MONK-ONE
Monk-One has gained a worldwide reputation as a true music lover who simultaneously contains the skill to rock parties, throw down rare and never heard vinyl wonders and craft ridiculous chronicles of musical genres in the form of a mix CD that only a true connoisseur can do. He has blazed a trail in legendary clubs from Japan to the UK, going toe to toe with such heavyweights as Madlib, the 45 King, DJ Red Alert, Danny Krivit and Mark Rae to name a few. He maintains resident DJ status on New York's longest running Hip Hop radio show, The Underground Railroad (WBAI), is the "Ambassador" and editor of the well respected journal Wax Poetics, and has released an original 7" and EP on Ten12 Records.
ONEMAN
Known throughout the land as "The Sample King," DJ Oneman sniffs out records like you wouldn't believe. His treasure trove of original vinyl dominates his living quarters, containing seldom heard and never seen gems that when the time is right, he unveils for the masses to ponder. His legendary guest sets on The Underground Railroad (WBAI) have been known to throw the listeners, residents and hosts in an absolute uproar. His knowledge and appreciation of rare vinyl species has led him to submit mixes on the famed soulstrut.com website as well as spot gigs on Long Island's legendary cable access show Rare Groove Revolution, where he spent 3 episodes breaking down the complexities of one of the crate digger’s biggest enigmas - Library Records. Oneman's vinyl collection has been heralded by such big shots as Dr. Dre and Jay E (Nelly's Producer) for its incredible selection of obscure break beats.
You can hear mixes from all three here:
http://www.nyctrust.com/nyct-recordings.php
Friday, June 16, 2006
We are having a coming out party for the Motz Burger, screening the documentary that inspired the Motz Burger (Hamburger America), and hosting a burger bash!
Question #1: Do I need a ticket?
Answer #1: NO, but it gives you a 50% discount so it's worth your while..
--- buy a ticket ---
The Motz Burger is Harry's at Water Taxi Beach's entry into the mythical "Great American Hamburger Contest" that plays out nightly across this great land at very burger joint, shack, and of course Brooklyn's Schnack. It's submitted for your approval... On June 24th we will get our Yea's and Nay's from NYC burger-ratia. Give your own taste buds a spin and then let us know what you think.
The Motz Burger is a 1/4 lbs of 100% Certified Black Angus Chuck. The meat is ground fresh daily; we make a GUESS each day and produce only a LIMITED quantity. Any meat that isn't used up by close of business on the day it was ground will never be born as Motz Burger. We use it to make our Coney Sauce.
Our QBQ BBQ Burger Bash, will use the Motz Burger as a template for the BQB burgers, so while many of the inspiring burgers are bigger than 1/4 lb, our homage burgers will be exactly 1/4 lb each.
Question #2: What if I don't have a ticket?
Answer #2: We are going to grind up a whole mess of black Angus chuck but in the end of the day there is only so much we can cut up... and grind in the time allowed. Ticket holders get 1st choice, but expect to have plenty extra on hand!!
Here is the official story..
----------- cut here ----- for official press release -----
SATURDAY JUNE 24th 6:00pm at WATER TAXI BEACH
presented by
GOTHAMIST & A HAMBURGER TODAY
Admit it. There's nothing better than savoring the taste of a specially prepared, burger eaten outdoors while the sun begins to set and you wiggle your toes in the sand, enjoy spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, sip on an ice cold beer and listen to the soothing sounds of summer. Cap it off with a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Hamburger America and you've got the Gothamist/ A Hamburger Today QBQ BBQ Burger Bash at Water Taxi Beach. That's "Quality Before Quantity"; - there's nothing fast about this food.
Special appearances by George Motz, James Beard nominee for his documentary Hamburger America, and Harry "Hey Chef" Hawk of Schnack and Water Taxi Beach make this QBQ BBQ the event that burger aficionados have waited a lifetime for.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH; 6:00PM-10:00PM
WATER TAXI BEACH, Hunter's Point (Second St. & Borden Ave.), Long Island City
Special screening of Hamburger America at dusk; and it's world wide out door premier!
In an interpretative homage to some of America's most beloved patties, Harry's at Water Taxi Beach will chop fresh 100% certified angus beef at the Beach throughout the evening and serve up regional specialties including The Guber Burger (a Missouri specialty topped with hot, melted smooth peanut butter); The Butter Burger (a Wisconsin fave served with a large dollop of soft, pure butter); The Green Chile Cheeseburger (with hot green chiles, indigenous only to New Mexico); and The Motz Burger (named for acclaimed documentarian George Motz, it's the quintessential 1/4 lb. patty served on a white squishy bun with spectacular "Schnack" sauce....
--- cut here ---
Come and get it!
Question #1: Do I need a ticket?
Answer #1: NO, but it gives you a 50% discount so it's worth your while..
--- buy a ticket ---
The Motz Burger is Harry's at Water Taxi Beach's entry into the mythical "Great American Hamburger Contest" that plays out nightly across this great land at very burger joint, shack, and of course Brooklyn's Schnack. It's submitted for your approval... On June 24th we will get our Yea's and Nay's from NYC burger-ratia. Give your own taste buds a spin and then let us know what you think.
The Motz Burger is a 1/4 lbs of 100% Certified Black Angus Chuck. The meat is ground fresh daily; we make a GUESS each day and produce only a LIMITED quantity. Any meat that isn't used up by close of business on the day it was ground will never be born as Motz Burger. We use it to make our Coney Sauce.
Our QBQ BBQ Burger Bash, will use the Motz Burger as a template for the BQB burgers, so while many of the inspiring burgers are bigger than 1/4 lb, our homage burgers will be exactly 1/4 lb each.
Question #2: What if I don't have a ticket?
Answer #2: We are going to grind up a whole mess of black Angus chuck but in the end of the day there is only so much we can cut up... and grind in the time allowed. Ticket holders get 1st choice, but expect to have plenty extra on hand!!
Here is the official story..
----------- cut here ----- for official press release -----
SATURDAY JUNE 24th 6:00pm at WATER TAXI BEACH
presented by
GOTHAMIST & A HAMBURGER TODAY
Admit it. There's nothing better than savoring the taste of a specially prepared, burger eaten outdoors while the sun begins to set and you wiggle your toes in the sand, enjoy spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline, sip on an ice cold beer and listen to the soothing sounds of summer. Cap it off with a special screening of the acclaimed documentary Hamburger America and you've got the Gothamist/ A Hamburger Today QBQ BBQ Burger Bash at Water Taxi Beach. That's "Quality Before Quantity"; - there's nothing fast about this food.
Special appearances by George Motz, James Beard nominee for his documentary Hamburger America, and Harry "Hey Chef" Hawk of Schnack and Water Taxi Beach make this QBQ BBQ the event that burger aficionados have waited a lifetime for.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24TH; 6:00PM-10:00PM
WATER TAXI BEACH, Hunter's Point (Second St. & Borden Ave.), Long Island City
Special screening of Hamburger America at dusk; and it's world wide out door premier!
In an interpretative homage to some of America's most beloved patties, Harry's at Water Taxi Beach will chop fresh 100% certified angus beef at the Beach throughout the evening and serve up regional specialties including The Guber Burger (a Missouri specialty topped with hot, melted smooth peanut butter); The Butter Burger (a Wisconsin fave served with a large dollop of soft, pure butter); The Green Chile Cheeseburger (with hot green chiles, indigenous only to New Mexico); and The Motz Burger (named for acclaimed documentarian George Motz, it's the quintessential 1/4 lb. patty served on a white squishy bun with spectacular "Schnack" sauce....
--- cut here ---
Come and get it!
Thursday, June 08, 2006
Friday June 9th
Looks like Friday night is going to be a wash out. Watch this space, at 2pm on Friday we will let you know if we are going on open.
Saturday is looking great and we hope everyone shows up on Saturday!!
Saturday is looking great and we hope everyone shows up on Saturday!!
June 17th
On June 17th the 1st Wedding we are catering at the beach will start at 5pm. The Big Yellow tent, the site of the wedding along with a tiny bit of the sand in front of it will be closed for the day until about 11pm.
In the event of bad weather the beach will be closed.
In the event of bad weather the beach will be closed.
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Meat & Beer
We want to clafify our happy hour...
Now that we have Schaefer, replacing the non available PBR, our happy hour special is from 3pm to 6pm for up to 2 KEGS worth of Schaefer (that's 200 cups worth or 3,200 ounces!). We blow the air horn when we start and we blow it again when it's gone...
(yes we will most likly switch back to PBR when it's available in Kegs in Queens...)
In terms of MEAT, or Elk product for this weekend has landed!
Now that we have Schaefer, replacing the non available PBR, our happy hour special is from 3pm to 6pm for up to 2 KEGS worth of Schaefer (that's 200 cups worth or 3,200 ounces!). We blow the air horn when we start and we blow it again when it's gone...
(yes we will most likly switch back to PBR when it's available in Kegs in Queens...)
In terms of MEAT, or Elk product for this weekend has landed!
Schaefer is the one... for now..
While we are waiting for Pasbt to figure out who is their legal distributer in Queens NY, we have ordered up a supply of Schaefer Beer..
"is the one beer to have when your having more than one..."
http://www.beerhistory.com/library/holdings/schaefer_anderson.shtml
Why Schaefer? it's available... when PBR is available, we will rapidly reconsider...
"is the one beer to have when your having more than one..."
http://www.beerhistory.com/library/holdings/schaefer_anderson.shtml
Why Schaefer? it's available... when PBR is available, we will rapidly reconsider...
Sunday, June 04, 2006
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