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Live Stream Classes
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 20 Feb '21

20 Feb '21

**Learn Tai Chi, Meditation, Qigong and Shaolin Kung Fu** Attend our Live Stream Classes and utilize the Video Library at your convenience!! **First class FREE to new users!! Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com for a link to try a FREE class. Also offering Private Virtual and In-Person classes. Contact us for details. Subscribe now to access all live classes and video library! Fee Schedule: $7.00 – Single Class $24.00 – Unlimited weekly live classes & video library $42.00 – Unlimited monthly live classes & video library $34.00 – Unlimited monthly video library https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd Suite 68 Macedonia, Ohio 44056 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com <http://www.taichicleveland.com> taichicleveland(a)gmail.com moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <http://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland> www.liveyourlifeofpurpose.com Facebook - Tai Chi Institute USA <https://www.facebook.com/groups/877587632326146/> "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." <https://about.me/SifuEdwardNiam?promo=email_sig>

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Ordinary Days AUDITIONS - French Creek Theatre
by Erin Moran 20 Feb '21

20 Feb '21

*AUDITIONS* *“Ordinary Days”* Directed/Music Directed by Felix Grittner *Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love, and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home.* *PERFORMANCES* *June 4,5,&6 2021Friday & Saturday @ 7:00PM, Sunday @ 3:00pm Performed outdoors at Lakeview Park in Lorain* *AUDITIONS* *Video Submissions ONLY* *Fill out an audition form *HERE <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD9fMtiIuACuke4MQckbiLJ-LSOkXXwbZ…>*Please prepare two 32-bar cuts: at least one cut must be in the style of the show, and at least one cut must be from the musical theatre canon. Auditions must be emailed to the director at *theatre.fg(a)gmail.com* by March 14, 11:59pm for consideration.* *CALLBACKS* *March 21st @ French Creek Nature Center* *REHEARSALS* *Begin April 26th both virtually and at *French Creek Nature Center& Theatre <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001ZsICo91_VrTUGojzaXUp9ocClzW2NjonkMVc52SEivS2…>* in Sheffield Village*

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FCT 2021 SUMMER SEASON ANNOUCEMENT
by Erin Moran 20 Feb '21

20 Feb '21

*French Creek Theatre Presents* *Our 2021 outdoor season* *(patrons will be required to wear masks and encouraged to social distance) * *“Ordinary Days” music by Adam Gown* *June 4th, 5th, & 6th @ Lakeview Park – FREE show* Ordinary Days tells the story of four young New Yorkers whose lives intersect as they search for fulfillment, happiness, love, and cabs. Through a score of vibrant and memorable songs, their experiences ring startlingly true to life. Ordinary Days is an original musical for anyone who’s ever struggled to appreciate the simple things in a complex place. With equal doses of humor and poignancy, it celebrates how 8.3 million individual stories combine in unexpected ways to make New York City such a unique and extraordinary home. *“A Year With Frog & Toad”* *July 30th, 31st, & August 1st @ Miller Nature Preserve-Ticketed Event* Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in the differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe… all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. *“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]”* *August 20th, 21st, & 22nd @ Carlisle Reservation – Ticketed Event* Featured are all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, meant to be performed in 97 minutes, by three actors. Fast paced, witty, and physical, it’s full of laughter for Shakespeare lovers and haters alike. *“Nightfall with Edgar Allan Poe”* * September 17th, 18th, & 19th @ Vermilion River Reservation Bacon Woods Amphitheatre* Edgar Allan Poe stands alone in the flickering darkness of his mind, trying desperately to convince himself-and us- that he’s not mad. The spell he weaves brings us a highly theatrical adaptation of four tales of Poe himself considered his best: “The Raven,” “The Fall of the House of Usher'” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Enter the world of Poe and Check your heartbeat at the door.

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Zoom Drama Classes for Ages 5+ | Saturdays March 13 - May 1
by Andrew Rothman 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

STORY DRAMA VIRTUAL THEATRE CLASSES Chagrin Valley Little Theatre will be offering online sessions with instructor Gabbi Capello in Spring 2021. These sessions will involve creating stories through role play, improvising, acting and reading aloud. This course will allow kids to create new stories and recreate the ones they already know, through theatre, movement and play. *Classes will include:* - Vocal and movement warmups - Pronunciation and enunciation exercises - Improvisation/ role playing games - Story developing and creating - Character developing and creating - Working as a to team to create new and reimagine existing stories - Reciting and performing dialogue from existing and created stories CLASS DETAILS - Sessions will be held online (Zoom) - Saturdays, March 13 – May 1 - Eight 45-minute sessions for $160 - $10 discount for CVLT Youth Theatre Alumni or for students with siblings also in a Story Drama class. - Classes will be grouped by age: - 11 AM: ages 5-8 - 12 PM: ages 9-13 - 1 PM: ages 14-18 *CLICK HERE TO EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6wXc13fuscqdgU27mlYnrb6Ii-UCBg2l…> *NOTE*: Dates, times, and age groupings will be dependent on the number of interested students. Courses may be adjusted or cancelled. *Fee collection will be arranged once the courses have been confirmed.* See CVLT.org/youth for more information. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre www.CVLT.org <http://CVLT.org> FACEBOOK <http://Facebook.com/ChagrinTheatre> | INSTAGRAM <http://Instagram.com/ChagrinTheatre> | TWITTER <http://Twitter.com/ChagrinTheatre>

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The Art of Reading Book Club & Winter/Spring Classes & Webinars
by Shaker Arts Council 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Art of Reading Book Club Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces The Art of Reading Book Club. The saying goes “A picture is worth a thousand words.” Come spend a cozy and casual evening discussing an eclectic mix of books with art related storylines, explore the images they showcase and the times they reflect. Pre read the book or just join for the experience of connecting with fellow art lovers. Margaret Reardon will lead the discussions. Meetings will be held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm as a part of Stay-in-Place Productions, the arts council’s response to COVID -19. This program is free and open to everyone. Advance registration is required. *For more information and to register click here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/the-art-of-reading-book-club.html>.* Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) announces a Winter/Spring series of community virtual art classes and webinars. *General classes for students of every age *will be offered after-school and on weekends during the 2021 winter/spring sessions January 17 - March 20 and March 21– May 30. Community art classes specifically geared to *K-12 students *will be offered during a February Mini Session, Monday and Tuesday, February 15-16, 2021. *General Session Classes* NEW Acting and Memory Technique Program Description: This acting course will introduce basic memory techniques which support creativity, character development, and shorten memorization time. Based on modern neuroscience, Memory Acting help actors understand how the brain naturally learns and memorizes. Every actor should have basic memory techniques. Instructor: Dr. Ellen Rooney Appreciating Photography Program Description: A survey of creative photography to see how different image makers have used the camera to create meaning throughout the history of the medium. Instructor: Benjamin Hauser NEW Art Journaling Program Description: Art journaling can relieve stress, clarify thinking, and increase creativity! It’s unique, personal, and very rewarding. Gather your journal and a few art supplies, and I'll show you: prompts to get you started and keep you motivated tips and techniques to spice up a journal, colorful tools to make it fun. Instructor: Karen Koch Class Piano Program Description: Class Piano provides students with an exploration of the piano and beginning musical concepts such as high vs. low, piano orientation, steady beat/rhythm patterns and playing/reading music. This exploratory course is great for students to find out if they might be interested in beginning piano lessons or for students who have already begun piano lessons. Students will participate in a variety of games and activities in each session. Instructor: Alex Piepenbrink Chalk Pastel Portraits Program Description: Chalk Pastel Portraits is a course that teaches students to use chalk pastel to render the likeness of a face. We will study the proportions from different angles of the face and techniques for blending and matching colors of skin tones and textures for hair. Students should have chalk pastels, and a recommended supply list will be provided. Instructor: Casandra Harner NEW Dynamic Art - Comic Art - Visual Story-telling Program Description: Sessions for development in dynamic anatomy drawing/ illustration, story-telling thru panel visuals and cinematic placement to project best visual presentation. The class will explore the traditional, cartoon and anime styles of comic illustrations. Instructor: Abdul Rashhid Eurhythmics: Music and Movement Program Description: Eurhythmics is the study of music through movement, musical games, and kinesthetic learning. This short course will serve as an introduction to experiencing music and rhythm at its core, and practicing using your body as a tool to understand music’s most fascinating secrets. Instructor: Graham Rosen NEW The Joy of Movement: A Creative Movement Workshop Program Description: Join Erin & Julia for a workshop that will connect you to the joy of moving! Through guided movement activities, you’ll explore moving with different qualities and body parts. Discover your personal movement style, and create your own short dance phrase. Open to all people, no dance experience necessary. Instructor: Erin Pennebaker & Julia Dillard National and International Dialects for the Stage Program Description:Ever wonder how to Sound like Harry Potter or Tony Soprano? Join Cody Swanson as he teaches you the ins and outs of dialects from all over the United States or from different parts of the world. These dialects can be used on-stage or for film work. Instructor: Cody Swanson Shoes as Art Program Description: Create a shoe that expresses who you are. In this workshop, you will create a work of 3-dimensional work of art in the form of a shoe. Gather materials you can collage that show your interests. These items can be photos of friends or family, magazine images or drawings; they can include ribbon or fabric or hardware or glitter; things that you can find around your house and that work together to tell a story. Have a pair of scissors and some newsprint or paper you can stuff in a shoe. The only purchase you may need to make is for 2 rolls of 2” clear wrapping tape. Finally, you will need to select your favorite shoe – which I promise will not be harmed in the making of the project! Instructor: Sally Levine *Free Webinars* A+ Meditations (The A is for Aura) with Ras Chi Program Description: This webinar will be packed with insight by certified meditation program “Ras Chi”. Something for the whole family, especially during these times. The art of meditation will be thoroughly explained by meditation coach Mr.Cofield as well as a few simple but highly beneficial techniques which help us all in life. Lets strengthen our Auras and immune system together. Instructor: <https://shakerartscouncil.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0a5b07734a7329…>Sirwilliam Cofield NEW Creating a Paper Collage Mandala Program Description: The Mandala (Sanskrit for "circle") is an ancient art form that is closely tied to spiritual practices. However, it was psychologist Carl Jung who felt that the mandala as an art form could be useful as a therapy, and it is, in fact, a very relaxing and therapeutic process. Torn paper collage mandalas are easy to create, require little preparation or previous art experience . Instructor: Sharon Dundee Introduction to Voiceover in this webinar, you’ll learn how to get started in voiceover. We’ll cover essential topics like creating a demo, setting up an inexpensive home recording studio, finding and submitting auditions, connecting with talent agents, negotiating rates, and marketing your services. Instructor: Amanda Terman NEW Grant & Proposal Writing Fundamentals for Arts Professionals Program Description:The process of grant and proposal writing can be simple and pragmatic. Precise language can make the difference between an award and a decline. The eCourse provides tools on how to answer frequently asked questions on grant applications, and how to fine-tune your writing skills for winning proposals. Instructor: Brandi Rae Hicks NEW Making Russian Tea Biscuits at Home Program Description: Cleveland has a long history of making and eating Russian tea biscuits, dating back to at least the 1920s. In keeping with tradition, we will discuss a few different historic recipes and then make one of the recipes online together. Instructor: Sarah Bania-Dobyns & Melanie Ferstman The Zentangle® Method: ...One Stroke at a Time® Demonstration Program Description: The Zentangle Method is a fun way to relax and create beautiful art. Using eight steps we complete a small masterpiece called a tile, using a pencil and pen. In these sessions, tangle along with a certified teacher to learn the method. You will be amazed! Sharing your work is optional. The instructor can provide personal Zentangle kits. The price for each kit is $10, and includes all of the items needed for the class and to tangle on one's own between and after the class. Instructor: Lee Kay *Click here <https://www.shakerartscouncil.org/art-class-33808.html> for more information and to register*. *---Amara Romano* *Administrative Assistant **Shaker Arts Council **shakerartscouncil.org <http://shakerartscouncil.org/>*

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FEB 24 - MAR 7 | Dragon Hypothesis at CPT
by Caitlin Lewins 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Cleveland Public Theatre presents DRAGON HYPOTHESIS<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2020-2021/dragon-hypothesis-…> A Zoom Premiere Text by Raymond Bobgan, jointly created by Raymond & Cleveland CORE Ensemble Performed by Raymond Bobgan, Kat Shy, Anastasía Urozhaeva, Eric Wloszek A mythical meditation on worlds of dream and divinity explores sacrifice and loss, hunger and dreams, birth and blindness, and above all, our deep interconnectedness. February 24 - March 7, 2021 Dragon Hypothesis is a mythical meditation on worlds of dream and divinity. Follow the river to the sea, follow a blind man falling into the depths, follow his daughter as she leaps beneath the waters, and the sea captain who plucks a flower off the water's surface. Follow four actors who dive beneath the surface, seeking. Calling us to listen to the stories, and to the flame within, Dragon Hypothesis explores sacrifice and loss, hunger and dreams, birth and blindness, and above all, our deep interconnectedness. Magical storytelling digs at the surface world, and beneath the deep. For as we know, as infinitely as we can go outward, we can go as infinitely within. To fulfill our destiny, we go on... Part of The Hypothesis Project, created by Raymond Bobgan, this work continues to seek a theatrical poetry, where image and idea, sound and substance, vision and virtuosity weave together in an effort to discover and articulate a piece of the ineffable human experience of meeting the mind. FEATURING: Raymond Bobgan, Kat Shy, Anastasía Urozhaeva, and Eric Wloszek THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM INCLUDES: Raymond Bobgan - Producer Beth Wood - Stage Manager Ben Gantose - Video & Broadcast Design Raymond Bobgan - Scenography Faye Hargate - Design Consultant Dragon Hypothesis<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2020-2021/dragon-hypothesis-…> will perform live on Zoom February 24 through March 7, 2021. February 24, 6:00pm (ET) February 25 & 26, 7:00pm (ET) February 27, 8:00pm (ET) March 3, 6:00pm (ET) March 5, 7:00pm (ET) March 7, 6:00pm (ET) The run time is 60 minutes, and the virtual "house" is limited to 50 "seats". Tickets are $1; suggested donation $1 to $99. Patrons must use Zoom to see this work and will receive an email 1-2 hours before showtime with the meeting login information. Please note online sales for each performance will close at 5:00pm (ET). Purchase tickets at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or call the CPT Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501. Caitlin Lewins she / her / hers Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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NOW-MAR 6 | Savory Taṇhā at CPT
by Caitlin Lewins 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Cleveland Public Theatre presents Savory Taṇhā (sixteen short plays performed by a rotating ensemble)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2020-2021/savory-ta%e1%b9%87…> A Zoom Premiere Written by David Hansen Directed by Caitlin Lewins A virtual memory play of longing and loss, happiness and hopefulness, and navigating the pathways of human desire. February 17 – March 6, 2021 Savory Taṇhā (sixteen short plays performed by a rotating ensemble) is a virtual memory play of longing and loss, happiness and hopefulness, and navigating the pathways of human desire. An ensemble of five performers will play different roles from the same text each evening. FEATURING: David Hansen, Anne McEvoy, Zyrece Montgomery, Zach Palumbo, Brian Pedaci, and Hillary Wheelock THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM INCLUDES: Raymond Bobgan - Producer Beth Wood - Line Producer Amanda Lin Boyd - Stage Manager Molly Andrews-Hinders – Composer & Pianist Emma Wolpert - Visual Artist Savory Taṇhā (sixteen short plays performed by a rotating ensemble)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2020-2021/savory-ta%e1%b9%87…> will perform live on Zoom February 17 through March 6, 2021. THERE ARE 4 VERSIONS OF THE SAVORY TAṆHĀ: February 17, 6:00pm (ET): Aloft February 18, 7:00pm (ET): Aground February 19, 7:00pm (ET): Aflame February 20, 8:00pm (ET): Afloat February 21, 6:00pm (ET): Aloft February 28, 6:00pm (ET): Aground March 4, 7:00pm (ET): Aflame March 6, 8:00pm (ET): Afloat The run time is 60 minutes, and the virtual “house” is limited to 50 “seats”. Tickets are $1; suggested donation $1 to $99. Patrons must use Zoom to see this work and will receive an email 1-2 hours before showtime with the meeting login information. Please note online sales for each performance will close at 5:00pm (ET). Purchase tickets at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or call the CPT Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501. Caitlin Lewins she / her / hers Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211

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Live Stream Tai Chi
by Rev. Edward Niam, DD 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Saturday, 2/20/21, 9 am **First class FREE to new users!! Classes facilitated by Sifu Edward Niam. Lesson 10, Tai Chi Yang Style Section 3. No previous training is necessary. Join us to experience the most beautiful & elegant form of moving meditation ever created. Try a FREE class. Forward your email to taichicleveland(a)gmail.com to receive an invitation for any of our classes. Offering Private Virtual and In-Person classes. Contact us for details. Subscribe now to access all live classes and video library. Fee Schedule: $7.00 – Single Class $24.00 – Unlimited weekly live classes & video library $42.00 – Unlimited monthly live classes & video library $34.00 – Unlimited monthly video library *https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <https://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland>* *Tai Chi Institute USA* *"Free your spirit, still your mind, open your heart and hear the music inside of you..."* *~The Movement of Life~TM* *Shaolin Warrior Athlete Training* Sifu Edward Niam http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardniam 8210 Macedonia Commons Blvd Suite 68 Macedonia, Ohio 44056 330.564.7558 www.taichicleveland.com <http://www.taichicleveland.com> taichicleveland(a)gmail.com moxie.xyz/taichicleveland <http://moxie.xyz/taichicleveland> www.liveyourlifeofpurpose.com Facebook - Tai Chi Institute USA <https://www.facebook.com/groups/877587632326146/> "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." <https://about.me/SifuEdwardNiam?promo=email_sig>

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CPT STATION HOPE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DEADLINE APPROACHING
by India Burton 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

STATION HOPE 2021 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Cleveland Public Theatre is planning the eighth annual STATION HOPE, a one night event of entertainment and art inspired by the history of St. John's Episcopal Church and the Underground Railroad, the repercussions of oppression, and contemporary struggles for social justice, on Saturday, May 1, 2021. HOW STATION HOPE WORKS: Audiences will explore a virtual compilation of original artwork. With many performances to choose from, viewers will experience multi-disciplinary performances and visual art. Station Hope performances will be 3-10 minutes in length that may be shown multiple times throughout the event. Some pieces may be selected to be viewed in the "Road to Hope series." These videos will be shown on select days leading up to Station Hope on May 1. ________________________________ HOW TO GET INVOLVED Station Hope is a large and complex project, and we need a lot of support to ensure its success. There are many opportunities to be involved, ranging from creative to technical assistance. Below is a list of different ways to participate in the event: * Lead Artist: Lead a team of collaborators (or work individually) to create and film an original piece of theatre, performance, choral, or visual art. A Lead Artist can be an individual or an organization. Lead Artists will be selected through an application process, outlined at the end of this document. * Actor: There may be opportunities in a variety of performances. CPT will compile and share an "Interested Actor" list with all Lead Artists. Casting decisions are in the complete control of the Lead Artists. Individuals and organizations interested in being a Lead Artist should read the additional information and complete the application included in this document If you are interested in submitting a proposal please click here<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/station-hope-2021-request-for-propo…> for more information. India Nicole Burton Cleveland Public Theatre Artistic Associate She/Her/Hers 216-203-6832

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Chekhov This Weekend: “Fragments of Farce: A Night of Comedic Sketches by Anton Chekhov”
by Hannah Hilty 19 Feb '21

19 Feb '21

Western Reserve Playhouse presents: “Fragments of Farce: A Night of Comedic Sketches by Anton Chekhov” Directed by August Scarpelli Show Dates: February 19th and 20th, 2021 SYNOPSIS: From a man whose speech about the evils of tobacco turns into a complaint about his overbearing wife; to a man and a widow whose argument over money turns into a duel to the death, and also falling in love; and with a finale of an aged stage actor and a servant discussing the life of theatre, these comedies about the errors of being human are sure to brighten up this dreary winter. All performed in one night, “On the Harmful Effects of Tobacco,” “The Bear,” and “The Swan Song” by Anton Chekhov will run about an hour. This exciting new night of theatre will only be $10 a ticket, with each show starting at 7:30pm on February 19th and 20th. Directed by August Scarpelli and Assistant Directed by Lauren Koleszar Starring: Arcale Peace - Ivan Ivanovich Nyukhin (“On the Evils of Tobacco”) Dayshawnda Ash - Elena Ivanovna Popova (“The Bear”) Megan E. Kern – Luka (“The Bear”) Lana Sugarman - Grigory Stepanovitch Smirnov (“The Bear”) Robert Haag - Vasili Svietlovidoff (“The Swan Song”) Abigail N. Stevenson - Nikita Ivanitch (“The Swan Song”) Click here to learn more about the cast, crew, and to buy your tickets: https://thewrp.org/mbanner/ -- This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.

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