Term 4, Week 2, 18th - 22nd October 2010

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Term 4, Week 2, 18th - 22nd October 2010

Fancy yourself as a future fashionista?

The Sydney Institute Introduction to Fashion Design - Fashion Portfolio course is an excellent starter course introducing you to illustration techniques, design principles and fashion research.

This course is an introduction to illustration techniques, design principles, fashion research and design. At the end, you will have an understanding of the opportunities available in the fashion industry and the training required to secure these positions.

Each day will be structured in three sessions to cover:
• Colour and design principles
• Fashion research and design
• Drawing and illustration

Starting on Saturday 6th November, the course costs $505.

Find the details and register online at : http://www.sit.nsw.edu.au/courses/search.php?cid=14529&area=courses&Media_Index_ID=111

ACTT Music Theatre Intensive
A one-day workshop to develop your skills in the triple threat of singing, dancing and acting. Led by ACTT’S Music Theatre team, this is the ideal opportunity to develop your skills to build character and vocal technique and to deliver a performance that will really ‘sing’. The workshop will prepare you for any music theatre audition and is perfect for anyone looking to study music theatre next year. The ACTT team will be able to provide you with valuable feedback to maximise your audition opportunities. These workshops are fun, will improve your approach to performance and extend your repertoire. A must for the musical lover!

When: Saturday 13th November
Where: Main Pitt Street Campus
Cost: $150

Register online at http://www.actt.edu.au/course/mtint

Looking for an Apprenticeship?

Would you like an apprenticeship or traineeship to start your career? Apprenticeships and traineeships are a great opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification, gain work experience and develop transferable skills - all while getting paid!

Alliance People Solutions not only train you, they also provide support to assist you into your chosen career.

Benefits:
*Industry ready and motivated
*Participating in basic training to get a head start
*Aware of the responsibilities required in the workplace
*On the path to being a valuable apprentice / trainee

To search through their database of upcoming courses see http://www.alliancepeople.com.au/training.php
Or Freecall 1300 657 925 if you would like to speak to a professional consultant.

A MMad Opportunity!

MMad (Musicians Making an Difference) aims to improve the lives of all young people, particularly disadvantaged and marginalized youth, through the power of music, the creative arts, and unconditional positive regard.

Imagine spending three days learning from some of the most well known and respected people from the music industry. Imagine being in a place where everyone listens to what you have to say through your art and where everyone respects you as a person. Imagine growing more in three days than you have grown in the entire year. Imagine taking massive steps closer to knowing your future and living your dream…this is what a 351 Course can give you.

A nationwide and award winning initiative, 351 Camp is an intensive 3 day program of music workshops, seminars and performances aimed at engaging, supporting, encouraging and equipping young people to make steps towards new creative and personal goals.

Young people work together with well known artists to write, record and perform their own songs and to learn more about themselves and the Australian music industry while discovering ways to put positive thoughts into action. Participants of 351 Camps have been given the opportunity to learn from established recording artists including The Potbelleez & Blue MC, Evermore, Erana Clarke, Bliss N Eso, Sereck, Mistery, Wizdm, Maya Jupiter, The Winnie Coopers... the list goes on & on & on... & on. But wait, there's more...

A Sydney 351 camp is planned for 20th November. To register your interest email info@mmad.org.au

Homepage: http://www.mmad.org.au/about_us.htm

Meet Flying Fish in Sydney on 17th November

Flying Fish is holding a Preview Evening in the Sail Academy at Sydney's Middle Harbour Yacht Club on Tuesday 17th November starting at 6 pm.

Visit the world's best training locations on screen. Learn how to become a water sports or winter sports instructor. Discover the opportunities to travel the world as a professional sailor. Meet Flying Fish staff who will answer all your questions.

Planning a gap year? Why not explore the options with Flying Fish? Train as a ski or snowboard instructor and get a job teaching on Whistler Mountain in Canada. Become a sailing or windsurfing instructor and spend European summer seasons in the Mediterranean.

Admission is free. Book your place to meet Flying Fish at http://www.flyingfishonline.com/news/3188.asp

Homepage: http://www.flyingfishonline.com/

Volunteering with Youth Challenge Australia
Youth Challenge Australia is an Australian-based, non-profit, non-government organisation that actively engages Australian youth in community identified projects. Since 1992, YCA has mobilised young volunteers to assist the growth of sustainable and positive development both internationally and in Indigenous Australia.

YCA recruits and trains volunteers to support projects in Indigenous Australia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, India, and Vanuatu.

Projects range from 5 to 10 weeks and leave at various times throughout the year.

www.youthchallenge.org.au

2011 round of Rural and Remote Pharmacy scholarships

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is inviting rural and remote students to apply for scholarships worth up to $40,000 to study pharmacy.

The Rural and Remote Pharmacy Scholarship Scheme has been established to provide financial support to encourage and enable students from rural and remote communities to undertake studies in pharmacy. Scholarship recipients are encouraged to seek employment in rural and remote areas following graduation.

The equivalent of 30 fulltime scholarships are available annually, valued at $10,000 per annum over a four year period (a maximum of $40,000 per student over a four-year period). Applicants can be in any year of undergraduate or postgraduate study.

Applications opened on Tuesday 5 October 2010 and close Friday 3 December 2010.

Details and application information availalbe at http://www.guild.org.au/rural/content.asp?id=204

http://www.guild.org.au/Rural/

Outward Bound - Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation

As a Registered Training Organisation, Outward Bound has the scope to deliver the Certificate IV in Outdoor Recreation as part of their Instructor training program (Internship).

This program is designed not only to provide participants with nationally recognised qualifications, but also the experience to become valued members of the Outward Bound operational team, and the Outdoor Industry as a whole. It is an eight month residential program designed to train individuals as Group Instructors and Field Logistics personnel in the field of personal development, using the outdoors as a medium, and experiential education as the method.

There are have two intakes of up to 15 interns each per year, in January and July. The next start date for the Internship program is 7th January 2011. The closing date for applications is the 22nd of October 2010.

Apply online at http://www.outwardbound.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=122:vacancy-enquiry&catid=41:vacancies&Itemid=63

Homepage: http://www.outwardbound.org.au/

National Summer Art Scholarship 2011

Artist, conservator, curator, designer, educator, multimedia, public relations, publishing …There’s more to a career in the visual arts than meets the eye!

If you are in Year 11 and interested in art, you can spend a week this summer at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Become one of sixteen students selected from around the nation—two from each state and territory—to participate in the National Summer Art Scholarship in 2010.

Scholarship includes:
• the opportunity to experience the National Gallery of Australia’s dynamic environment and to meet the visual arts professionals who work there
• a return airfare to Canberra from your nearest airport
• accommodation at the 4-star The Brassey of Canberra and meals, including dinner at the Belmore Restaurant at The Brassey
• free membership to the National Gallery of Australia in 2011

The Scholarship runs from the 16th- 21st January 2011. Applications close on Friday 29th October 2010.

Pdf and application form: http://nga.gov.au/SummerArtScholarship/SS_2011.pdf

Metro Screen Open Day 2010

Metro Screen is holding an Open Day on 27th November.

The program is packed, and provides the opportunity to learn all about them, their courses, scholarships, and other ways in which they can help your ideas take shape.

There is also the opportunity to attend a seminar on 'Creative Producing: How to secure alternative funding'. The seminar is $5 for members, and $10 for non-members, but places will be limited so bookings are required.

For all the details visit http://www.metroscreen.org.au/Open_Day_2010
Check it out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43A68QqJMHU

Tropfest and Trop Jr 2011 Information Night

Hear from past finalists, watch their films and ask the right people the right questions.

This night will give filmmakers the opportunity to hear about the entry process, selection criteria, and filmmaker activities for Movie Extra Tropfest and Trop Jr 2011.

This is your chance to get first hand information from Tropfest representatives and finalist filmmakers so take advantage of this event. Info session includes a Q&A and screening of selected Trop films.

When: 25 Oct, 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Where: Metro Screen, Paddington Town Hall, Cnr Oxford St & Oatley Rd, Paddington
Cost: no charge and no bookings necessary

Please be sure to turn up by 6.15pm to ensure a prompt start.

http://metroscreen.org.au/BookingRetrieve.aspx?ID=98385

AIE Open Day Reminder
Students interested in the world of gaming and interactive media design are reminded to attend the AIE Sydney Campus Open Day:
Saturday, 13th November 10am to 3pm
Level 2, Wentworth Park Grandstand, Ultimo NSW 2007

Website: www.aie.edu.au

Sydney Film School Festival

Tuesday 14th and Wednesday 15th December

Two days of student end-of -semester film screenings are a great opportunity for current and future filmmakers to come together. The full house of general public (students, graduates, film crew members, their families and friends), actors, aspiring filmmakers, media and industry leaders is addressed by keynote speakers chosen each year for their ability to inspire passion and their insight into the realities of the film culture of Australia. There are also Panel Discussions to educate the audience on a wide range of industry-related issues and to help the industry bodies make their role more widely understood in the community.

Details: http://www.sydneyfilmschool.com.au/films/sfs-film-festival.aspx

Bringing the Police College to Mt Druitt

Bringing the Police College to Mt Druitt
If you are considering a Career in the Police Force and live in Western Sydney, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain more information and observe the work of Police Officers in a range of fields.

Specialist Units attending:
• Public Order & Riot Squad
• Recruitment Unit - Mt Druitt High Way Patrol
• Mounted Police
• Water Police
• Dog Unit
• Mt Druitt Probationary Officer

Date: Saturday 6th November 2010
Time: 1.00pm to 4.30pm
Venue: Mt Druitt PCYC (453a Luxford Road, Shalvey)

Contacts for further information:
Linda Aceska (MCLO) - Mt Druitt Police Station - Ph: 9675 0699 - Email: aces1lin@police.nsw.gov.au
S/Cst Mark Williams - Mt Druitt PCYC - Ph: 9628 2628 - Email: mountdruittp2@pcycnsw.org.au
S/Cst Julius Uru - Mt Dr uitt PCYC - Ph: 9628 2628 - Email: mountdruittp@pcycnsw.org.au

Sydney Theatre School Scholarship 2011

Sydney Theatre School is offering one applicant for the Diploma of Theatre Performance in 2011 the opportunity to have the full fee amount ($6,950) covered by the school. The award will be made to an outstanding applicant who completes a successful audition and subsequently meets all of the selection criteria outlined below.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
* Outstanding overall performance during the audition process
* Comprehensive written statement outlining objectives of the applicant’s training program; future plans after training, and statements of why the award is merited
* Excellent secondary school record (especially in drama studies)
* Demonstrated ability to establish and pursue a career as an actor in theatre
* Financial need

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Applicants are required to submit a scholarship application form after their audition and after being offered a place on the program. The form will be provided by request on the day of the audition during the formal interview process.

The deadline for scholarship applications will be Friday 10th of December and the successful applicant will be notified by Friday 17th December. The successful applicant will be required to accept or decline within seven days and be prepared to start the term on Monday 7th February 2011.

For further details, contact the school:

Level One45 Chippen Street, Chippendale NSW 2008
Phone: 1300 551 432
Fax: + 61 (2) 9319 6400
Email: info@sydneytheatreschool.com
Website: http://www.sydneytheatreschool.com/index.php/home

Work experience in banking and finance for Year 11 students.
With the commencement of their HSC studies, many Year 11 students will be giving serious thought to their career options. For those interested in business, economics or finance, work experience with a leading global company would be invaluable.

Several of furthernet's member companies may be willing to offer selected Year 11 students a short period of work experience at a time that is suitable to the students and their schools.

In order to be considered for work experience placement, Year 11 students need to complete their furthernet Talent Bank application straight away. Students do so online at www.furthernet.com.au

Also on the furthernet site is the October edition of their e-journal, The Exchange. It contains cutting-edge information on education, courses and careers in banking and finance.

Raffles Scholarship Reminder
Raffles College of Design and Commerce 2011 Scholarships

Current Year 12 high school students have a chance to win one of eight scholarships covering the Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Arts (Visual Communication), Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Accountancy with a great choice of majors. The scholarships are worth between $27,770 and $55,540.

Applications close Friday 19 November, 2010.
Contact Claire O’Connell or Coral Cooksley on 99224278
Email claireoconnell@raffles.edu.au or coralcookely@raffles.edu.au

Website: www.raffles.edu.au

New Facility for Dentistry Students in Dubbo
Regional dental patients and students of Dentistry have something to smile about with construction of the new Charles Sturt University (CSU) Dental and Oral Health Clinic in Dubbo now complete. "The clinic will have 16 dental chairs," explained senior lecturer Dr Sabrina Manickam. "Professional dentists and students from the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences at CSU will provide patient care in 2011." The new state-of-the-art dental clinic has been designed and constructed at a cost of $8 million, with funds from CSU, NSW Health and The University of Sydney. Dental staff from Greater Western Area Health Service (GWAHS) will be the first to occupy the new facility with the relocation of its public dental services currently provided from the Dubbo Community Dental Clinic in Ronald Street. The new CSU Dental and Oral Health Clinic will open for public patients on Monday 18th October.

To view a news item about the clinic, visit:
http://orange.iprime.com.au/index.php/news/prime-news/csu-dubbos-new-dental-clinic-ready-to-go-video

CSU news page: http://news.csu.edu.au/director/regionalnews/dubbo.cfm

Emerging Writers' Festival
Sunday 7 November 2010, 10am - 6pm
Presented in conjunction with the NSW Writers’ Centre, the Emerging Writers’ Festival in Sydney will offer a whole day filled with fantastic programming – panels, discussions, Creative Writing Bootcamp, the Pitch, zine fair and networking opportunities galore.
It’s going to be a stimulating day that promises to get you revved up about your writing! If you are serious about a career as a writer, this is not to be missed.

Register online or call 02 9555 9757
For program details and bookings please visit:
http://www.nswwriterscentre.org.au/html/s02_article/article_view.asp?keyword=Emerging-Writers-Festival-Roadshow

Website: http://www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au/emerging-writers-festival-in-sydney/

Music Festival and Band Comp at CIT
MICfest 08 is a student music festival and showcase to be held on Thursday 20th November from 11.30pm – 7.30pm and Friday 21st November from 1.30pm – 9pm at the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Music Industry Centre (MIC), Woden. This event launches emerging CIT student musicians from the MIC into the community and industry at large.

The festival is planned and run by current music, media production, journalism, public relations and digital communication students of CIT. MICfest is a celebration of student creativity and reflects the hard work and commitment of the CIT students.

"MICfest is an opportunity for the students to put into practice skills gained through studying at CIT. It is also an innovative way to assess our students and to showcase the talents of our young artists, producers, venue operators, filmmakers and marketers to industry and the community", says Communication, Media and Music Education Manager, Mr John Frohlich.

Gig goers, students and the general public are welcome and encouraged to attend and enjoy the usual event offerings of food and plenty of open spaces to enjoy and interact with the performances. MICfest is the first event of the Passion8 festival, CIT's Creative industries festival running from November 20th to December 8th.

For more information visit: http://www.cit.act.edu.au
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/micfest08
For course enquiries contact: Student Services Hub, phone (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.act.edu.au

Website: http://cit.edu.au/about/media/2008/micfest_cit_students_run_the_show

Exhibitions of Student Works at CIT
Students interested in studying design or art related courses at the Canberra Institute of Technology are encouraged to attend the following upcoming exhibitions showcasing student works.

Graphic Design
Exhibition Title: ‘The Full Spectrum’ - an end of course exhibition of students’ work
Date: Work on display from 18 Nov - 24 Nov
Venue: Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnen, ACT

Digital Media
Exhibition Title: ‘Design City’ - an end of course exhibition of students’ work
Date: Viewable FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY on 2 December
Time: 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start
Venue: CSIRO Discovery Centre, Black Mountain Laboratories, Clunies Ross Street, Acton, ACT

Fashion
Exhibition Title: ‘Archetype 10’
Date: 5 December
Time: Opens at 7:30pm and parade starts at 8:30pm
Venue: National Museum of Australia, Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Canberra, ACT
Description: Final fashion parade by Bachelor of Fashion degree students – features their work from the year.

Photography
Exhibition Title: Photography End of Year Exhibition
Date: 1 Dec
Time: 6pm
Venue: High Court of Australia, Parkes Place, Parkes, Canberra, ACT
Description: Showcasing all work taken by photography students throughout their 3 years.

Visual Arts
Exhibition Title: Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft
Date: 17 November
Time: 6pm
Venue: Design Space, F Block, room F015, Canberra Institute of Technology, Reid campus
Description: Showcasing final assessment work for students in Visual Arts and Contemporary Craft.

Exhibition Title: Frisson
Date: 25 November
Time: 6pm
Venue: Australian National Capital Artists (ANCA), 1 Rosevear Place, Dickson, ACT
Description: Showcasing final assessment work for students in the Advanced Diploma of Visual Arts and Design Practice.

SciArt: an exhibition of artworks from CSIRO staff and Alumni

An exhibition presented by the CSIRO is proving that the laboratory isn't the only place CSIRO staff are creative. CSIRO Discovery presents an exhibition of works in print, paint, metal, digital, ink, pen, stitch and other media from the staff and Alumni from Canberra’s CSIRO. Special artist floor talks Wednesday 27 October and Wednesday 3 November 2010 at 11.00 am

Dates: 25th October 2010 - 5th November 2010
Location: CSIRO Discovery, Clunies Ross Street Acton ACT 2601

'The greatest scientists are always artists as well.' - Albert Einstein.

Website: http://www.csiro.au/events/SciArt.html

New MyCareer Education Search Facility
With thousands of courses on offer, the new MyCareer Education Centre can help you find the right training to suit your needs.

The Education Centre lets you browse, select, enrol and pay for a course all in one place, with everything from traineeships, trade certificates, award certificates to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and professional certification. You can search by occupation, course name, skill or specialisation, across a range of different industries including accounting, legal, government, trades and many more.

If you need some help or advice finding the right course for you, they even have a dedicated team on hand to point you in the right direction. And to make things even easier, when you look for roles on MyCareer, you will be instantly matched with the most relevant courses to complement your job search.

So take a look at the new MyCareer Education Centre today. Visit: http://courses.mycareer.com.au

Belvoir Work Experience & Work Placement
If you are passionate about a career in theatre, think how wonderful it would be to do your work experience or work placement at Belvoir. Opportunities at the Belvoir are very limited, so hurry!

Work Experience
Belvoir runs a work experience program for high school students the aim of which is to give students a first-hand experience of our artistic and administrative operations. We accept one work experience student a month and places go very quickly. Visit the website to download an application form for a 2011 work experience.

Work Placement
Belvoir also offers a limited number of work placements to students studying the VET Entertainment Industry Course. Hurry… these places are limited and fill up quickly!

For more information call Acting Education Manager Cathy Hunt on 02 8396 6241 or email cathy@belvoir.com.au
25 Belvoir St Surry Hills NSW 2010 Australia
Email: mail@belvoir.com.au

Website: http://www.belvoir.com.au/about-belvoir/work_experience

Aboriginal HSC Scholarships – Applications close this month

The RTA is offering scholarships for Aboriginal students studying year 11 or 12 at high school or TAFE in 2011. Up to $5000 is available for High School students to help them buy educational tools and services such as tutoring or text books. To receive a scholarship you need to include mathematics and science subjects in your study.

Applications close 22 October 2010.

To view and video and learn more about the program visit: http://play.viostream.com/?play=a323c3ed-18e5-4dbc-a196-d11679f9e727#
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Website: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/careers/features/aboriginal_scholarships.html

ATNF Work Experience Programs
The Australia Telescope National Facility offers high school students in year 10, 11 or 12 the opportunity to gain some experience in the workplace. The placement of work experience students must be negotiated through the school as part of a recognised work-experience program.

Work experience students at the ATNF spend one week at either the Australia Telescope Compact Array, located near Narrabri in North-West NSW, or at the Parkes Observatory near Parkes, Central-West NSW. Work experience students at Parkes or Narrabri are accommodated at the Observers Lodge free of charge. The Parkes Observatory also offers professional development opportunities for high school teachers. There is no work experience available at the Marsfield, Sydney site.

For further information and application forms, visit: http://outreach.atnf.csiro.au/discovery/workexperience

MBA Building and Construciton Industry Careers Centre
The Master Builders Association NSW Building and Construction Industry Careers Centre is available to provide advice on career pathways in the Building and Construction for school leavers, those already involved in the industry or those wanting to change vocation. Whether you’re interested in an apprenticeship, traineeship, cadetship or maybe you’re interested in a school based apprenticeship, the Careers Centre is able to assist you.

To contact the MBA Careers Centre, phone Mark Goodchild on (02) 8586 3558 or email careers@mbansw.asn.au

To view information about a wide range of apprenticeships and traineeships in the building industry, visit: http://www.mbansw.asn.au/default.asp?id=400

Left Right Think Tank

Interested in politics and public policy? This could be for you.

What is Left Right Think Tank?
* Australia’s think-tank of young people;
* Develops public policy, provides a platform for ideas and educates young people.
* Develops high-impact policy by young people focused on the long term across the entire policy spectrum, not just on youth related issues
* Five state teams in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.
* National Office in Melbourne, Victoria.
* Over 60 part-time young Australian volunteers.
* Is independent, non-partisan and non-profit.
* Is represented on the Australian Youth Forum Steering Committee.

Left Right Think-Tank has an extensive membership base of engaged young individuals. Most members are between 18–21 years of age. Members receive a membership package upon signing up to the organisation, and receive regular updates. As a member you get priority access to events and programs, as well as unique opportunities to network and enhance your knowledge. Membership is $20.

Why become a member?
Build your NETWORKS
* Receive PRIORITY access to all our events and programs.
* Meet our high profile guests and policy officers at formal and informal events.
Enhance your KNOWLEDGE
* Attend our regular discussion based forums with the opportunity to ask questions and debate topics with our policy officers and guests.
* Share your ideas for the future with Australia using Left Right as your platform.
Live your POLITICS
* Build depth to your understanding of today’s complex issues.
* Interact with leading thinkers and decision makers who share your enthusiasm.

Website: http://www.leftright.org.au

Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development
The Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development program (AYAD) places skilled young Australian volunteers, aged 18-30, on short-term assignments of between 3-12 months, in developing countries throughout the Asia Pacific region. The program offers young people a wonderful opportunity to contribute to development while at the same time learning about other cultures.

Youth Ambassadors work with Australian organisations and their overseas counterparts in a broad range of areas that include health, environment, rural development, gender, governance, justice, education and infrastructure development. Youth Ambassadors use their skills and expertise to actively contribute to international development. They gain an increased understanding of the development needs of our neighbouring countries and broaden their experience by living and working in a cross-cultural environment.
Full details

Inquiries about the AYAD Program should be sent to info@ayad.com.au or by phone on 1-800-225-592.

Full program details are available on the AYAD Program website http://www.ayad.com.au

Teen Jobs Website
Teen Jobs is a website aimed at helping young people find their first job. Jobseekers simply register and then search for suitable positions. There is also lots of great job-seeking advice.

Website: http://www.teenjobs.com.au/index.html

UWS Indigenous Information Session

The evening will provide you with information about the Badanami Alternative Entry Program, an admission program for Indigenous Australians who do not meet the mainstream Universities Admission Centre’s guidelines. You will discover what courses are available plus scholarship opportunities, student support services and tuition support. There will also be an opportunity for discussions with specialist staff about your individual educational needs.

The invitation is open to Indigenous High School students and parents, education support staff and the community.

Date Thursday 28 October 2010
Start Time 5:30 PM
End Time 7:30 PM
Campus Campbelltown, Building 30, Narellan Road, Campbelltown
Contact Ms Jo Galea
Email j.galea@uws.edu.au
Phone (02) 9678 7504
Fax (02) 9678 7526

Web Page http://myfuture.uws.edu.au/future-student-events/indigenous_information_evening

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