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I'll begin this review with a little honesty: I've been sat facing my computer screen for around half an hour, digitally pencilling and scratching out lines for an introduction to Aereogramme's fourth full-length album, My Heart Has A Wish That You Would Not Go. I've tried many different methods: punchy one-liners strewn with no structure, elegant passages littered with poetic terminology, even a dick joke. But as I find myself nearing a dozen restarts I begin to think that maybe honesty is the best policy. Surely it's better to write from the heart than to cover up moments of uncertainty and creative struggle with fallacious clarity?
It's nothing less than Aereogramme deserve, as the release in question is one of the most defining, yet joyfully free-spirited, albums you will hear all year. Yes, musically the songs housed in this ten-track collection jut out at a near-right angle to the band's earlier material, but even without the usual PR fanfare and proclamation of a band stating they have reached their creative peak and created a piece of work that captures them at their best, you feel they have done just that.
At which point it's probably a good idea to explain what the album actually sounds like. Those expecting anything resembling the post-metal wall-of-soundscapes of old may be found wanting as on My Heart Has A Wish..., velocity and intensity wise, Aereogramme have shifted several gears down, with only one track featuring a distorted guitar and front man Craig's vocals staying several light years away from anything resembling a throaty scream.
However, whilst this album may not be as visceral as earlier efforts, it is no less epic. A switch from stepping on a distortion pedal to segueing in a string section to compliment the build-up of songs is a welcome change and a perfect accompaniment to the note-perfect lulls that now form the structure of Aereogramme's sound.
Yet defining their sound in relation to that of others is no less of a problem. Comparisons to previous tour-mates ISIS are now worthless rather than half-arsed, with references to Anathallo's celebratory hymns mulled over in Kayo Dot's jet-black mausoleum being closer to the mark in relation to tracks 'Living Backwards' and (personal) album highlight 'The Running Man'.
Whether the band's progression from cranium-polishing doom-metal dirges to heart-swelling anthems is a product of evolution or of a will for a sudden left turn is irrelevant. Call me naive, or purely a lazy journalist without a central idea, but sometimes it's nice to appreciate something purely for what it is. Here, Aereogramme have created something more than deserving of all the praise lavished upon it.
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LETTER- Tell the truth about abstinence
In the article "No-sex ed: Abstinence-only aims for local support" published May 3, Cynthia Dussault asserts that there is a solid presence of the Worth-Your-Wait program in Nelson County.
I have been working with a group of concerned parents and county leaders in Nelson to prohibit this program from our public school curriculum. It was introduced only as a pilot program in the eighth grade during the fall of 2006. Despite limited class time dedicated to family life education, the Worth-Your-Wait program was given eight classes during which at least one entire class was devoted to staging a Christian wedding and watching a video of the presenter's wedding. During another class, virginity pledge cards were distributed, and students were encouraged to sign and commit to abstinence-only-until-marriage.
The Why kNOw curriculum, used by Worth-Your-Wait, promotes gender stereotyping and refers to misleading undocumented data and statistics as well as making medically inaccurate statements. The program is based on ideology better taught in the context of church and/or family.
In a diverse public school setting, a comprehensive sex education program should be taught (with the option for parents to opt their child out), giving the students the information necessary to make informed decisions. Our children deserve the respect inherent in teaching the lessons necessary for making life-long informed decisions.
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Weekend Cook and Tell Round Up: Love For Legumes
Our last challenge for Weekend Cook and Tell was for all of you to share your favorite legume lovin' dishes. We called this Love For Legumes. The result is unanimous. We all hold a special place in our hearts for this versatile and comforting constituent. [And shelf space - pepperhead212 has 23 varieties taking up shelf space!] We received so many amazing posts and shared recipes in response to our weekend cooking call, that my best recommendation to you is - read the full Talk thread! I cannot express my appreciation and gratitude that I am privileged to be a part of such a rich community.
Let's start off with ForkKnifeSwoon's gorgeous lightened-up version of Slow Cooker Turkey Chili. I really can't get over how delicious it looks. You can tell I'm an "eat with your eyes" kind of person. We had a thread over on Talk not too long ago about uses for ground turkey. Well, here you go, SE Community! Thank you, ForkKnifeSwoon. [Also, what a great name!]
lemonfair brings a little Colombian dish to the legume party. I've had a Brazilian version and can attest to its greatness. Black Beans & Rice: beans are flavored with onions and orange zest, and then served over rice with hot oil, lemon juice, and sour cream on the side. Garnish with orange slices. Sure to become a staple of anyone's diet.
missmochi put it best when she said we love claireOOTO's effusiveness. Yes, we absolutely do. Miss claireOOTO brought it this week with 14 recipes of carefully curated legume favorites. Try her French lentils with roasted beets and walnuts or Empanadas with chipotle and butternut squash to start. Thank you, claireOOTO, as always, for sharing your passion and talent with us!
Speaking of missmochi, this lady likes herself a good legume. To quote, "I love legumes, I eat them for dessert. I eat them b*tches for breakfast." If you love soybeans, For a little something sweet (but not overly so), try her Kinako Mochi, which features soybean powder, or Mizuyōkan: Traditional Wagashi.
If you're a fan of Chipotle, richa has a recipe for you. Check out this Mexican Pizza, with Chipotle-esque refried beans, pico de gallo, and lime crema on wheat sorghum crust. Mixing two things we love - pizza and beans - seems like a clear win.
If you're looking for another showstopper, look no further. Juliasalbum takes chickpeas and creates a bit of curry to end with a stunning Easy chickpea and vegetable curry with quinoa. This would be a perfect addition to a dinner party menu.
PickledEgg keeps it short and sweet. "Black eyed beans cooked in coconut milk with curry, curry leaves and scotch bonnet chillies served on a bed of rice and farofa sprinkled over the top. Heaven!"
If Indian dishes are your cup of tea, Apu @ Annarasa's contribution should be a bookmark, indeed! From peanut chutney to Moth Usal (Sprouted Dew Bean Curry), legumes are the stars enhanced by hearty doses of spice.
Finally, if it's soup you crave, zahavah has a dish that came from cleaning out the cupboards, Black Bean Soup. Add a bit of cumin and a dollop of labne, and enjoy an indoor day.
A big thank you to everyone for sharing their legume love for this week's Weekend Cook and Tell challenge. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the next challenge. This is my last WC&T post and we'll soon be handing off to our new Community Manager. Thank you for the good times!


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Cincinnati Wine School
We all need to go back to school some times to get ahead of the information juggernaut, so this is my first choice. Learn more about wine and get to sample wine at the same time. I am all over it.
Paul is the sommelier at Boca and runs a wine academy on the side. Check it out! He offers a schedule of wine classes, educational seminars and tastings. You can reach him at his website.


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If you want to survive in the game of sports betting, Betting Tips And Predictions in Recommended then you have to use effective money management. I recommend that you follow these guidelines at all times.
- Only invest what you can realistically afford to lose. Live Soccer Prediction Today you have to remember that you really do not need to start with al a lot of money. I got started with only $100 dollars and I followed the system and my money has doubled over and over again over the course of years.
- Do not make your initial bet too high. Only invest 5% of your total bankroll for a flat betting system (in which you bet the same amount each time) and no more than 2% for a progressive system. You need to be patient here and allow your systems to do their slow and steady work.
- Increase your initial bets when your bankroll has increased by 25%. This will increase your earning power, Betting Tips And Predictions just remember to stick to the suggested percentages in #2.
- Remember to Diversify your portfolio. If you have a total bankroll of $1000 and 4 systems that you would like to use, then each system should be allotted $250 and you have to keep those amounts separate.
You have to be disciplined in your use of your systems and in your money management strategy. It can be difficult especially you are doing exceptionally well or if you are losing badly. You may be tempted to deviate from the systems or the money management guidelines in either of those situations. But do not, Prediction Football Today just remain diligent and the rewards are sure to follow.
Betting Tips And Predictions in Recommended?
In a previous article I jokingly suggested I had put all my assets – my savings, the deeds to the farm, my kids' Trust fund, and the proceeds from selling one of my kidneys – on a horse at Newbury. I showed this was potentially financial suicide, and an extreme example of bad money management.
I wrote that more often than not a losing punter will find himself saddled with a bunch of bad betting habits. It is these bad habits that have gotten him, and his betting bank, to where his is now – the Poor House.
To arrive at a change in fortune, and to start making consistent profits, the losing punter has to be prepared to make changes to the way in which he bets. In the previous article we talked about the cornerstone supporting my own personal betting strategy, and that is finding value in every bet you make.
You will only ever make a profit from betting if you consistently back horses at prices too high when compared to their actual chance of winning. This is exactly how bookmakers have made their money for generations – they consistently lay horses at prices too low compared to the actual chance of the horse winning. When punters continue to take these low prices day-in and day-out, it will only ever be the bookmakers who come out with a profit in the long run.
The second 'bad habit' I want to examine is the subject of inappropriate staking. What do I mean by staking that is not appropriate? Well, what I am driving at is placing bets that are generally too large in proportion to the size of your betting bank.
Before I expand upon this, the concept of a betting bank is a side-issue in itself. You categorically MUST have a sum of money put aside for the sole purpose of betting. It scares me rigid when I hear of people simply 'dipping' into their current account to place a bet using their debit card.
If you do not have a separate account for your betting activities, you cannot keep records, and you will not be able to answer that simple question, "Am I making a profit, or a loss?"
It goes without saying, that betting involves a degree of risk, and you should never bet with money you cannot afford to lose.
Getting back to inappropriate staking, the idea of lumping all your money on one horse is an extreme example of over-staking. Of course, on the one occasion this strategy may pay off. We had friends round a few nights ago to play one of those Race Night DVDs. I was comfortably in front by studying the form before each race, and placing considered bets at what I considered to be value prices. As you might imagine, I had a suitably smug expression on my face as we came to the last race, and our friends were complaining I enjoyed a 'professional advantage'.
My wife then decided to put every penny she had left on an 8/1 chance. The race turned out to be the 'lucky last' for my wife, and she walked away with the whole bank!
But seriously, continue with these tactics, and it will not be long before you lose everything.
Personally, I would never consider starting any betting campaign with a bankroll of less than 100 points. In other words, I will divide my bank by 100 to arrive at my unit stake. You can see that I will only ever be putting 1% of my bank at risk when I place a bet.
This is a very generalised approach, and you might argue that a little more consideration should be given to a punter's typical strike rate. True, if someone has a strike rate of 50% then it is statistically highly unlikely that he will suffer a run of 100 losers to go bust. So, in this case you might be justified in operating a smaller bank. Bear in mind that when flipping a coin, it is by no means unusual to see 6 or 7 'heads' in succession, and losing runs in double figures do occur.
Erring on the side of caution, you could foresee two such losing runs occurring twice in close succession. In which case, I hope you can see that even when considering a system which such a high strike rate, having a bank of well over 20 points now seems very sensible.
With my own Redd Racing betting service, we enjoy what I would consider to be quite a healthy strike rate. However, we have experienced a negative swing of some 60 points during one particular month a couple years back. The account recovered to make a profit by the end of the month, but it underlined the importance of having a bankroll large enough to absorb the losing runs that EVERYBODY has to endure from time to time.
Indeed, it would probably be better advice if I suggested members of my service had a bankroll of 150 or even 200 points in reserve.
Yet I often receive emails asking me whether it is OK to deposit £100 with Betfair and start with unit stakes of £10.
Betting with stakes too high in proportion to your bank normally comes out of a desire to make money quickly. I think we are all guilty of getting overly greedy sometimes, and unwilling to think a little more long-term. People are inclined to set themselves unrealistic profit targets, given the size of their betting bankroll. Having a bank of £100 and expecting to be able to make £100 per month is not realistic. Get-rich-quick does not exist.
Akin to the Tortoise and Hare story, let me give you an example of where what might initially seem like a very moderate return, actually gives surprising results over time.
If you started with £100 in your betting bank, and increased this bank by just one-half of one per cent every day, after just 6 months your account would have a balance of £244 due to the compounding effect. You could more than double your investment in 6 months with this seemingly small daily profit return. Take that to your bank or building society and see if they can come anywhere near such a deal!
Hopefully this demonstrates how 'slowly but surely' wins the race.
To summarize, my advice would be to set your unit stakes at one per cent, or even one half of one per cent, of your total betting bank. By striking only value bets, and when the odds are in your favour, your betting bank will grow. As your bank grows, so you can naturally increase the size of your unit stake to make more profit – but your bets will still be in proportion to your bank.
In the next part of this Sensible Money Management series, I will look at more bad habits that suck money from the accounts of losing punters.
Football (Soccer) Betting Strategy - Discover Winning by Picking Draws
There are punters who like the 'draw' market as it pays well. One common argument among these 'draw' punters is "Are draws independent of form, that is, are they random?". There are two views :* One view is that draws are independent of previous results, that each match is different. These punters do not accept the theory that a draw is due just because it has not happened for a long time. They believe that the match outcome depends on circumstances and conditions of that particular game, for example : attacking and defending capabilities of both teams, weather on that day, pitch condition, etc.* There are opposing punters who feel strongly that the probability of draws depends on the previous games, that it boils down to the psychology and mentality of the players of the 'drawish' teams.Irrespective of whatever camp these draw specialists are in, all of them agree that draw bets are more worthwhile compared to betting Home or Away as the average odds are more attractive.In picking winning 'draws', the following factors are to be considered :1) It is essential to choose the teams instead of choosing the matches, that draw is largely due to the style of play, such as :* Defensive style and struggling to attack will tend to draw more. * Attacking formation and tactics will not draw too often.2) If a certain team draws a few matches, analyse why :* Does the team have problems scoring? If yes, why. (Is the key striker injured?)* Is the team renowned for tight defence?* Is it psychological? Maybe a team on a long losing run may try harder just to get at least a point, that is, a draw.3) The following trends in matches ending with a draw are common :* Matches where both teams are happy with a point, for example, a draw is sufficient for both to avoid relegation or to qualify for a cup competition.* Matches played in poor weather conditions like heavy rain which usually lead to less goals and higher chance for a draw.* Derby matches where a draw may satisfy both parties.* Home team in great form against Away team in strong top table position.4) Teams which draw a lot with each other repeatedly could mean :* They are equal in strength.* There is some kind of psychological impact that it is tough for one of them to break the other down.5) Do take note of the following :* If a team has been drawing a lot, and if it has appointed a new manager, wait a few matches to determine if this team is still drawing frequently.* Be cautious with newly promoted and newly relegated teams where performance can be erratic.* Teams improving in form which may be more likely to draw playing Away.ConclusionSome leagues appear to have either a higher or lower percentage of draws compared to others. This could be due to the characteristics of the leagues in terms of competitiveness, or even prevalence of match fixing. This is why some bookmakers do not offer odds on certain minor European league matches at the end of the season.


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The Top 10 tips for exercising with Asthma
People with asthma no longer need to shy away from participating in exercise out of fear of an exercise-induced attack. Once given clearance and guidance from a physician, people with asthma can increase their tolerance for exercise by starting slowly and progressing gradually, and eventually can enjoy exercise as part of a happy and healthy life. All amateur athletes, not just those with asthma, can draw inspiration from world-class athletes like Olympic gold-medallist Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who continued to compete at the highest levels after being diagnosed with asthma.
1. Obtain a thorough medical evaluation and doctor's clearance before beginning any type of exercise program. It is also important that a physician gives you exercise guidelines appropriate for your condition.
2. Be sure to get specific instructions on when to take any medication in relation to exercising, and find out how long the effects will last. Different medications have different side effects that may alter your ability to exercise. Find out what side effects your medication may have and whether it is better to take it before or after exercise.
3. Take extra time to warm up prior to exercising. A prolonged period of low-level activity will help prepare your body for the higher-intensity exercise to follow.
4. Exercise at the lower end of your target heart rate. Exercises such as walking and swimming are great for asthmatics because they are low-intensity and may be continued for longer durations.
5. When performing higher-intensity exercise, including fast-paced sports and running, slowly increase intensity over time. Rest when necessary and listen to what your body is telling you.
6. Strength-training exercises are less likely to cause an asthma attack. Be sure to rest between sets to reduce the cardiovascular intensity of your workout.
7. Avoid exercising in polluted environments or in cold or dry air. Since exercise causes a rapid increase in breathing, extremely dry or cold air that is not comfortable on the lungs may induce an asthma attack.
8. Cool down slowly. An extended cooldown can help prevent the asthma attacks that can immediately follow exercise sessions.
9. Take a warm bath or shower after exercising. An immediate shower or bath may help stave off any post-exercise asthma attacks.
10. Exercise regularly to reduce stress, sleep better and feel more energized. Exercise relieves stress and anxiety, while also alerting the senses and increasing the body's metabolism. If done correctly, physical activity creates a feeling of well-being and even helps people sleep more soundly.


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Now in its fifth year, the Annual Bloggers Bash returns bigger and better than ever. The venue is booked, the date is set for Saturday 15th June 2019 and the committee is busy working behind the scenes to ensure the day is full of fun, learning opportunities, networking, and, of course, the Blogtastic award ceremony. For more information about events on the day AND TO BUY A TICKET FOR THE EVENT, click here!
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The Annual Bloggers Bash Awards are open to bloggers from all over the world, and are nominated and voted for by the blogging community and general public.
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OAKLAND (AP) — Coco Crisp drove in Kyle Blanks with a two-out single in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Friday night.
Josh Donaldson hit a three-run home run, his first in two weeks, to help the A's extend their winning streak to four games. Oakland also owns the best record in the majors.
Boston reliever Andrew Miller (2-5) hit Blanks and Alberto Callaspo with back-to-back pitches with one out in the eighth. After Nick Punto struck out looking, Crisp lined a 2-2 pitch to right and Blanks easily scored ahead of the throw from Brock Holt.
Sean Doolittle pitched the ninth for his 10th save. The A's closer also extended his scoreless streak to 23 1/3 innings, the longest active mark in the AL.
Oakland only managed two hits off Boston starter Felix Doubront and had stranded eight runners before Crisp delivered the game-winner.
Fernando Abad (2-2) pitched one inning for the win.
The A's have won the first two of this series after dropping two of three to the Red Sox at Fenway Park last month.
Crisp entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the seventh and struck out against reliever Burke Badenhop.
Both teams squandered multiple scoring opportunities.
The Red Sox left two on in the fourth and failed to score after loading the bases in the fifth. The A's had two on in the third, fourth and seventh but stranded them each time.
Oakland starter Brad Mills struck out the side in the first before Boston loaded the bases with one out in the second following an error by Oakland second baseman Punto. Jackie Bradley Jr. hit a two-run single to drive in Mike Napoli and Jonny Gomes.
It could have been worse.
A's center fielder Craig Gentry made a diving catch on Holt's sinking liner, then threw to second to double off Stephen Drew.
Boston tied it on David Ortiz's RBI single in the third.
Mills, acquired in a trade from Milwaukee earlier in the week, had not pitched in the majors since 2012. He walked four and struck out four before leaving after pitching out of a bases-loaded jam in the fourth.
Donaldson's three-run homer off Doubront in the first was his first since June 6.
Doubront didn't allow another hit after that but left without a decision. He struck out four and walked four over 4 2-3 innings.
NOTES: Oakland C Derek Norris left the game in the sixth after getting hit by a bat on his left forearm during Craig Holt's at-bat. ... Craig Gentry reached base in the third inning after getting hit by a pitch. The play had to be reviewed by the umpires before being upheld. ... RHP Clay Buchholz (hyperextended knee) rejoined the big league club after making his second rehab appearance. Manager John Farrell has not set a date for Buchholz to return to the rotation, but it seems likely he'll start Wednesday in Seattle. ... Oakland optioned RHP Evan Scribner to Triple-A Sacramento to make room for Mills. ... RHP Jesse Chavez (6-4), who was pushed back a day in the rotation to make room for Mills, pitches on Saturday. ... Boston RHP Rubby De La Rosa (2-2) makes his first career start against the A's.
OAKLAND (AP) — Coco Crisp drove in Kyle Blanks with a two-out single in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Friday night.


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The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (hereafter "the Agency" or "ACER") has decided to set up an ad hoc expert group on energy commodity derivatives under Regulation (EU) No 1 227/2011. The goal of this ad hoc expert group will be to advise the Agency and to contribute to the work of the Agency on issues related to energy commodity derivatives.
This may include to advise the Agency on actions taken concerning the Agency's recommendations to the Commission and to advise the Agency on the interaction of the EU energy market legislation with the EU financial market legislation.
You may find more information in the Open letter.
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Does your pet leave piles of hair behind everywhere he or she goes? Although all dogs and cats shed, excessive shedding may be a sign of a health problem or a grooming issue. Fortunately, shedding can be reduced in many cases with medical treatment or a change to your pet's grooming routine.
Why Do Pets Shed?
Your pet's hair, just like your own, goes through a continuous growth cycle. When older hairs fall out, they're replaced by new ones. Seasonal changes can play a role in the amount of hair your pet sheds. In anticipation of the cold weather months, your dog or cat's coat may become thicker. As spring approaches, it's not unusual to shed a little more hair than usual as your pet's body prepares for warmer weather.
Because shedding patterns can vary from pet to pet, it's not necessarily a cause for concern if one of your pets sheds more than another. Changes are only worrisome if they represent a significant change in your cat or dog's usual shedding pattern.
What Causes Excessive Shedding?
Shedding may increase due to any of these factors:
What Can Be Done About Excessive Shedding?
A visit to the veterinarian is a must if you've noticed that your pet is shedding more than usual. Depending on your dog or cat's diagnosis, one or more of these treatments may be recommended:
Your pet's veterinarian may also offer suggestions that will prevent shedding in the future, such as reducing allergen exposure with regular baths and a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter or stress reduction tips.
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Nearly 20 years ago, the swirling titanium panels of a new Guggenheim Museum transformed a blue-collar city named Bilbao, Spain into a flourishing centre of culture and design. This inspired cities across the globe to build ever-more sensational public buildings, hoping to recreate the elusive "Bilbao Effect."
As Winnipeg prepares to open its own iconic museum, the lesson that can be learned from the experience of these cities is translating a building like the Canadian Museum for Human Rights into a broader development catalyst, requires a focused effort to build complementary projects that expand the museum's influence beyond its walls.
The opportunity for this development in Winnipeg begins with the massive parking lots that sit directly across from the museum at The Forks. Last week, a conceptual master plan for the five-hectare site along the raised rail line was made public, quickly receiving approval by the standing policy committee on downtown development.
Leading up to the submission of the report, The Forks Renewal Corporation undertook a public consultation process through workshops, interviews and online engagement, to distill a guiding vision for the design. The overall findings outlined a general desire to enhance the current experience at The Forks and improve its economic viability by strengthening connections to downtown, creating public green space, active commercial storefronts and cultural amenities.
As a member of the project's design team at Number Ten Architectural Group, I will outline the response to these goals, not as an advocate for the plan, but as a means of providing background and clarity to the ideas, before The Forks engages in a second round of community consultation.
The key design response is to begin transforming The Forks from a drive-in-drive-out destination into a living, breathing community that will support the long-term viability of the varied components of the public vision. The success of The Forks and all great public spaces comes from enabling opportunities for people to engage with each other. People are attracted to people. A permanent residential population enhances this experience by providing off-hour activity that energizes the park space and creates a demand for existing and new retail long after the tourists have gone home. Residential development may help break down the barriers that divide The Forks from the downtown as people come and go throughout the day, working in the adjacent neighbourhoods and engaging their amenities.
Although the development area appears to be a single continuous parking lot, it is two parcels of land with very different personalities. The proposed design reflects these differences in character.
South of the York Avenue entrance, the Rail Side land owned by The Forks, is a site that feels as though it is part of The Forks experience and directly engages the CMHR across the street. The design for this site begins with a multi-storey parkade located along the rail line to accommodate The Forks, CMHR and the new development. A desire to hide the structure from view was seen as an opportunity to create a rare vertical Winnipeg landscape that rises up as a terraced green space to the rooftop of the parkade.
As a hillside, the new park will offer recreational experiences not currently available at The Forks in all seasons. It is envisioned as a place of contemplation and decompression after a visit to the museum, possibly a sculpture garden or interpretive cultural space, fronted by a wide tree-lined promenade and commercial storefronts embedded into the landscape along the edge of the sidewalk. The park will be the museum's front yard, a unique public space offering sweeping views to the skyline, across The Forks, and back to the towering glass structure itself.
From the top of an active parkade roof, connections may be made over the rail line to future development along Main Street, or as an access point to a rapid-transit stop envisioned for Union Station. Mixed-use residential towers at each end of the park are set back from the street and kept lower to reduce their visual impact on The Forks site.
North of York Avenue is the city-owned Parcel 4 property. Far from the activity of the waterfront, its location provides an opportunity to act as a gateway that builds stronger physical connections with the downtown. To enhance this relationship, the design envisions a place that draws the urban character of the adjacent neighbourhoods into The Forks site.
The plan is organized around a new curb-less cobblestone street that winds through the property, opening to an active urban plaza, lined with patios and trees. Sidewalk connections run through buildings and under the rail line to increase the pedestrian permeability of the area. Site lines along the street focus toward the CMHR, drawing pedestrians through the property.
Buildings will be constructed to the sidewalk edge to enclose the field of vision, creating an "urban room" with a sense of intimacy and human scale. Mixed-use towers are allowed to be taller on Parcel 4 to provide high commercial and residential density, but they will sit atop Vancouver-style podiums of four or five storeys that reduce the building scale and allow sunlight to the sidewalks. Storefronts of shops and restaurants lining the street will be active and transparent, built with a fine detail and visual texture that animates the eye-level experience. This will promote walk-ability and enhance pedestrian connections to Portage and Main and the Exchange District.
The master plan for the Rail Side and Parcel 4 properties prescribes 60 per cent of the land be used for public space. Design guidelines will require high-quality, environmentally sustainable buildings that promote activity. The hope is they will offer experiences not currently available at The Forks and grow to become the vibrant heart of a new residential community on the site.
A second round of public consultation to take place on July 23 and 26 (www.theforks.com/railside) at The Forks Market, will provide all Winnipeggers an opportunity to help refine this vision to ensure that most important public place continues to flourish while helping the city to capitalize on the transformative potential of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
Brent Bellamy is senior design architect for Number Ten Architectural Group.
Brent Bellamy
Brent Bellamy is senior design architect for Number Ten Architectural Group.


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10 great cities, 100 fantastic free attractions
Ever noticed how things always seem better when you don't have to pay for them? Seeing the world's best bits doesn't have to involve going broke.
Here are 10 of the globe's greatest city destinations, each with 10 amazing attractions, for free.
1. Big screen opera and recitals at the Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House holds free Monday lunch-time recitals as well as screenings of live opera performances in Trafalgar Square. Contact the box office to find out about the next free events.
Covent Garden www.roh.org.uk +44 (0)20 7304 4000
2. National Portrait Gallery
A quiet haven of paintings and photos, ranging from Tudor family portraits to modern sketches of pop stars. Where else would you find Henry VIII under the same roof as Germaine Greer?
St Martin's Place; www.npg.org.uk; +44 (0)20 7306 0055
3. Ping-pong and football coaching in London Fields
Bring your own bat and ball and join in the action on London Fields' ping-pong table. Alternatively for the under-14s, turn up between 10.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. on Saturdays for free football coaching in the park.
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4. Serpentine Gallery
A hub of London's contemporary art scene, the Serpentine Gallery has showcased big names such as Henry Moore, Basquiat, Bridget Riley and Jeff Koons. It continues to give space to innovative and ground-breaking installations and exhibitions by contemporary artists.
Kensington Gardens www.serpentinegallery.org; +44 (0)20 7402 6075
5. The British Museum
You can while away the hours admiring Egyptian mummies or Coptic pots at one of London's greatest free assets. Don't miss the Sutton Hoo mask, Lindow Man or the Mold Cape.
Stop for lunch (unfortunately not free) in the Great Court and admire Lord Foster's architecture.
Great Russell Street www.britishmuseum.org+44 (0)20 7323 8299
6. Photographers' Gallery
Another refuge from the madding West End crowd, the Photographers' Gallery not only has free entry, but also hosts regular free social evenings and talks. The gallery on Ramillies Street will be closed for refurbishment until Autumn 2011.
16-18 Ramillies St. ; www.photonet.org.uk ;44 (0)845 262 1618
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7. Attend a debate at Parliament
The public galleries in the House of Commons and the House of Lords are open to United Kingdom residents and overseas visitors whenever the houses are sitting, which is Monday to Thursday and occasionally Friday.
Westminster; www.parliament.uk;
8. Changing the guard at Buckingham Palace
The Queen's Guard has stood outside Buckingham Palace ever since 1837 when Queen Victoria first moved in. They perform a ceremonial changeover at 11.30 a.m. every day in May, June and July (alternate days in other months).
9. Museum of London
The exhibitions range from London street photography to archaeology in action, telling the millennia-spanning story of this diverse and constantly evolving city.
150 London Wall; www.museumoflondon.org.uk; +44 (0)20 7001 9844
10. The British Library
The Magna Carta, Shakespeare's First Folio and the original manuscript of "Mrs Dalloway" by Virginia Woolf are on display in the Sir John Ritblat Gallery.
96 Euston Road; www.bl.uk; +44 (0)843 208 1144
11. Central Park Summer Stage
Summer Stage presents acts such as Port-au-Prince rap ensemble RAM, Brazilian DJs Marcelo2, Pitty and DJ Nuts, as well as Yemenite melodies from Yemen Blues. All completely free. Details are on the park's website.
Rumsey Playfield, Central Park, Manhattan; www.summerstage.org; +1 (212) 360 2777
12. Museum of Modern Art
Target Free Friday Nights allows you free entry to the Moma from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. every Friday (it's free all the time to under-16s). Be warned though, queues can be long.
11 West 53 St.; www.moma.org; +1 (212) 708 9400
13. National Museum of the American Indian
The permanent exhibition showcases some 700 works of Native American art from North and South America, presenting costumes, headdresses, weapons, household objects and sculptures.
Alexander Hamilton United States Custom House, One Bowling Green; www.nmai.si.edu; +1 (212) 514 3700
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14. Grand Central Partnership Walking Tours
Urban historians Justin Ferate and Peter Laskowich take you on this free guided walking tour through Midtown Manhattan. Just turn up at the meeting point at 12.30 p.m. on a Friday.
Meet at the street-level atrium at 120 Park Ave., located at the south-west corner of East 42nd St. and Park Ave. opposite Grand Central Terminal. www.grandcentralpartnership.org; +1 (212) 883 2420
15. Keep fit for free
There is no excuse for not keeping fit in New York -- BeFitNYC promotes initiatives such as the Free First Mondays, which opens up recreation centers once a month. There are also free classes in yoga, zumba, salsa and aerobics in centers across the city.
16. Brooklyn Academy of Music
The BAM café hosts free shows on select Friday and Saturday nights. The eclectic mix of blues, jazz, rock, R & B and pop is provided by a range of up-and-coming performers.
30 Lafayette Ave., Brooklyn; www.bam.org; +1 (718) 636 4100
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17. Federal Reserve Bank of New York
This is your chance to get within feet of 10,000 tonnes of gold bars. The Fed offers free tours of its gold vaults, a museum of the history of money, as well as lectures. Booking at least a week in advance is necessary.
Economic Education, 33 Liberty St.; www.newyorkfed.org; +1 (212) 720 6130
18. Staten Island Ferry
Not only are some of the best views of the Statue of Liberty seen from the free Staten Island ferry, but when you get to Staten Island, the Snug Harbour Grounds and Botanical Garden are also free to visit.
Staten Island Ferry: www.siferry.com;
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden: www.snug-harbor.org; +1 (718) 448 2500
19. African Burial Ground
Discovered in 1991, more than 400 free and enslaved Africans were buried here during the 17th and 18thcenturies. The visitor center and memorial tell the story of the African population of New Amsterdam.
290 Broadway; www.africanburialground.gov; +1 (212) 637 2019
20. Brooklyn Museum
As part of the Target First Saturdays program, Brooklyn Museum hosts free music events from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Tickets are available for some performances at the visitors center beforehand (many sell out).
200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn; www.brooklynmuseum.org; +1 (718) 638 5000
21. Aperitivo at Doppiozeroo
While the drinks themselves are not free (€6 for a glass of prosecco), the buffet food in this trendy eatery in Garbatella is both gratis and delicious -- choose from pizza, hot pasta, salads, couscous and vegetables. There is no shame in going back for seconds.
Via Ostiense 68; http://doppiozeroo.com; +39 06 573 019 61
22. St Peter's Basilica
To get into the biggest church in the world (but not the tallest), all you need to do is queue up and make sure your knees and shoulders are covered. Once inside, you're free to be amazed by Michaelangelo's Pietà and Bernini's baldacchino.
www.saintpetersbasilica.org; www.vatican.va; +39 06 6982
23. Free museums on special occasions
Museums managed by the Municipality of Rome are free to all during culture week (usually in April) and also during the Notte Bianca (a night of culture in several European capitals), as well as on the last Sunday of each month.
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24. Vatican Museums
Free on the last Sunday of each month from 9 a.m.-12.30 p.m., it's worth planning a free trip to see the Sistine Chapel, the Raphael Rooms and statue of Laocoön and his sons.
Viale Vaticano; www.museivaticani.va; +39 06 69884676
25. The Pantheon
Commissioned by Agrippa and rebuilt by Hadrian in the second century, the Pantheon is the most influential building in the history of Western architecture, with its ingenious concrete dome and oculus.
Entry is always free, and Angel Tours offer free 30-minute tours at 7 p.m. each day.
26. Walk along the Appia Antica
The Appia Antica Park authorities have devised some itineraries for visiting this historic Roman road and the surrounding park on foot, passing by ancient Roman aqueducts, the tomb of Cecilia Metella and Villa dei Quintili.
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27. Rome's churches
Many of Rome's churches are free to enter (although a donation is always appreciated). Santa Maria del Popolo and San Luigi dei Francesi house masterpieces by Caravaggio, while the mosaics in San Clemente, Santa Cecilia and Santa Maria dell'Orto are simply stunning.
28. Rome's cemeteries
If you like your tours of Rome cheap but creepy, try visiting the vast Campo Verano cemetery with its city-like streets, or the Protestant Cemetery in Testaccio -- resting place of Keats and Shelley.
Campo Verano, Piazzale del Verano 1; www.sovraintendenzaroma.it
Non-Catholic cemetery, Via Caio Cestio 6; www.protestantcemetery.it
29. Walks through the Forum Area
You'll have to fork out €12 (US$17) for a full-rate ticket into the Roman Forum, Colosseum and Palatine Hill, but via dei Fori Imperiali bisects the Roman Forum and the Imperial Forums with good views of Trajan's Column and the Arch of Septimus Severus.
Carry on round for a walk through Circus Maximus, then back under the Palatine for views of the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum.
30. Crypta Balbi and Castel Sant'Angelo
The cultural group Spazio Libero organises unusual guided tours (in Italian) to some of the more over-looked sites of Rome. While you have to pay for the tour (most are €8-12 (US$11.55-17.30)), entry is free on the last Tuesday of each month to sites such as Crypta Balbi, Castel Sant'Angelo, Palazzo Altemps and Villa d'Este in Tivoli.
Largo Pannonia, 42; www.spazioliberocoop.it (Italian); +39 06 70 45 45 44
31. Bird-watching in Hong Kong Park
This leafy green lung in the heart of Hong Kong is an exotic bird-watcher's paradise. Turn up at 8 a.m. on Wednesdays at the park's artificial lake for a free two-hour bird-watching meeting. You can also take a stroll through the massive walk-through aviary.
19, Cotton Tree Drive, Central; www.lcsd.gov.hk; +852 2521 5041/+852 2521 5059
32. Hong Kong's Cultural Heritage Museums
The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is free on Wednesdays (usually HK$10 (US$1.30), while admission to the Heritage Discovery Centre in Kowloon Park is always free.
Hong Kong Heritage Museum, 1 Man Lam Road, Sha Tin; www.heritagemuseum.gov.hk
Heritage Discovery Centre, Kowloon Park, Haiphong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon; www.amo.gov.hk;+852 2208 4400
33. Sik Sik Yuen/Wong Tai Sin Temple
Dedicated to the Great Immortal Wong, this is the place to have your fortune told with a shake of the kau cim sticks. If you're not caught up in predicting your future, visit the nine-dragon wall, the white jade sheep and the rock garden round the back.
Entry is free, but donations are appreciated.
MTR Wong Tai Sin Station Exit B2, Kowloon; www.siksikyuen.org.hk
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34. Tai Chi, Chinese Medicine or Feng Shui Classes
These free classes are organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board as part of the Cultural Kaleidoscope program. Choose from Tai Chi, Feng Shui or learn the ancient secrets of Chinese medicine.
www.discoverhongkong.com; +852 2508 1234
35. Swimming on Tai Long Wan beach
It's hard to imaging Hong Kong before skyscrapers and 7-Eleven. A trip to the pristine Tai Long Wan beach -- also known as Big Wave Bay -- may feel like a trip back in time.
The one-kilometer stretch of white sand cradled by rugged green hills is an antidote to the city and just a one-hour hike from the end of the road in Sai Kung Country Park.
36. Views from the Ritz-Carlton hotel
The Asian tapas and signature cocktails don't come cheap at Ozone, the chic bar on the 118th floor of the newly-opened Ritz-Carlton hotel. But the views across Hong Kong from the world's highest hotel are priceless.
International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon; www.ritzcarlton.com; +852 2263 2263
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37. Hong Kong Museum of Art
Free on Wednesdays, the Museum of Art houses more than 15,000 works of art and runs exhibitions showcasing Chinese prints, antiquities and calligraphy as well as local artists.
10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon; www.lcsd.gov.hk; +852 2721 0116
38. Symphony of Lights
This fantasia of fireworks and lights in Victoria Harbour at 8 p.m. each evening can be viewed from the Avenue of Stars (English narration on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays) or from the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.
www.tourism.gov.hk; +852 2810 2555
39. Hiking the Pok Fu Lam Family Walk
This gentle walk through natural forests and the Pokfulam Site of Special Scientific Interest is accessible for families -- but there are plenty more free trails to choose from on the Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department website, Enjoy Hiking.
All you need is a good pair of boots and a bus pass.
40. Tea drinking
Serving and drinking tea is an institution in Hong Kong -- learn how to do it properly with a free master-class in Chinese tea appreciation, part of the tourist board's Cultural Kaleidoscope program. If that's not enough to stir your interest, go potty at the Museum of Tea Ware.
Chinese tea appreciation classes: Lock Cha Tea Shop, G/F, KS Lo Gallery, Hong Kong Park, Admiralty; www.discoverhongkong.com; +852 2801 7177
Museum of Tea Ware: 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central; www.lcsd.gov.hk; +852 2869 0690
41. Free art galleries
Get in on Shanghai's thriving contemporary arts scene at the galleries in the Putuo district. M50 is an exhibition space and studio complex open to all.
50 Moganshan Lu, near Aomen Lu; +86 21 6359 3923; http://www.m50.cn
42. Longhua Temple
It's not quite free, but the RMB10 (US$1.54) fee for entry is low and includes incense to leave as an offering at this Buddhist temple, which is more than 1,700 years old and featured in the film "Empire of the Sun."
2853 Longhua Road
43. Tai Chi, Kung Fu or Ballroom Dancing on the Bund
Take part in day-to-day Chinese life with a walk along the Bund at dawn or sunset and join in with the group activities: you may find yourself waltzing with a Chinese grandma, or striking a Kung Fu stance alongside a master.
Zhongshan Dong Lu;+86 21 6333 2226
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44. People's Square
The older generation gather in this grand open space and garden to play chess and mahjong, while younger Chinese fly kites. You'll be overlooked by the Jinjiang tower and the Shanghai government headquarters.
There is a RMB 2 (US$0.03) fee for entry to the park.
Huangpu Qu (at Huangpi Lu); +86 21 6372 0626
45. Window Shopping on Dongtai Road
Whether you're out to haggle for a bargain or just there to gawp, Dongtai Road market is a jumbled bazar of colorful paper lanterns, reed baskets, fake antiquities and Mao-era artefacts.
Dongtai Road; +86 (0)21 5582 5254
46. Qi Bao Old Street/Qi Bao Lao Jie
For a taste of Shanghai 200 years ago, visit this traditional Chinese street that has escaped redevelopment.
Be warned -- it's often crowded because the restaurants are as renowned as the old architecture. But you must try the tofu and fried rice cakes with red bean paste filling.
Qibao Lao Jie, Qingnian Lu, near Xinzheng Lu
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47. JZ Club
This is one cool Chinese jazz club, where entry to concerts is often free. According to the website the jam sessions regularly "turn the house into a rapturous carnival."
FuXing West Road 46#,Shanghai 200031; www.jzclub.cn; +86 (0)21 6431 0269
48. Watch the dancers in Fuxing Park
For some greenery in the old French Concession visit Fuxing Park to watch the dancers and artists as well as people practising their Chinese opera-singing early in the morning.
Fuxing Park: Gaolan Lu 2; +86 21 5386 1069
49.Shanghai Museum
One of the city's best museums, with free entry, the Shanghai Museum houses ancient Chinese paintings, calligraphy, bronze sculptures and ceramics.
People's Square, 201 Renmin Avenue; www.shanghaimuseum.net; +86 (021) 6372 5300 132
50. Cité Bourgogne
This small French enclave comes as a colonial surprise amid Shanghai's modern streets. It contains some of the best preserved traditional Shanghaiese shikumen (stone gate) houses in today's city.
Cité Bourgogne, 287 Shaanxi Nan Lu, near Jianguo Xi Lu
51. Royal Botanical Gardens
See specimens collected from Botany Bay in 1770, pre-settlement trees, wildlife including flying foxes and white ibis as well one million preserved plants in the Herbarium. All for free.
Mrs Macquaries Road; www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au; +61 2 9231 8111
52. Manly Scenic Walkway
Download a map of this free 10-kilometer coastal and harbor walk from Spring Cove in Manly to the Spit Reserve. Take a dip off some of the white-sand beaches along the way.
www.manlyaustralia.com.au; +61 2 9976 1430
53. Art Gallery of New South Wales
This light and modern space has galleries dedicated to Aboriginal, Asian and Torres Strait Islander art, as well as contemporary art exhibitions. There is sometimes a fee for special exhibitions.
Art Gallery Rd, The Domain; www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au; +61 2 9225 1744
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54. Customs House
Built where the Eora tribe are thought to have first witnessed the landing of the British settlers/convicts on Australian soil, the Customs House is a welcoming area for visitors, including cafés and a scale model of Sydney, viewed through a glass floor.
31 Alfred Street, Circular Quay; www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au; +61 2 9242 8551
55. Harbour Bridge
Drive across Harbour Bridge, locally known as the coat-hanger, and you'll be charged AUS$3. Walk across and you won't be charged a cent and you'll be able to enjoy some of the best views of Sydney along the way.
56. White Rabbit
One of the world's biggest collections of contemporary (post-2000) Chinese art, White Rabbit's exhibition space has taken over four floors of an ex-knitting factory.
30 Balfour St.,Chippendale; www.whiterabbitcollection.org; +61 (02) 8399 2867
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57. Bicentennial Park
Follow eight kilometers of pathways through the Bicentennial Park (in Sydney Olympic Park) or follow the boardwalk through mangroves and wetland. There are free picnic and barbecue areas as well as bird hides and the Liberty Swing for people with limited mobility.
Corner Showground Road and Herb Elliott Avenue; www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au; +61 2 9714 7888
58. Government House
Designed by Edward Blore, the architect of Buckingham Palace, the State Rooms house a collection of decorative art and furniture by Australian artisans over the past 150 years.
The collection is regularly updated with contemporary pieces. Down the road, the Mint, site of Australia's first coin factory, is also free to visit.
Government House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Macquarie Street; www.hht.net.au/museums; +61 2 9931 5222
59. Paddy's Markets in Haymarket
Paddy's Markets in Haymarket is a Sydney institution that goes back 150 years -- you will find everything from clothes and jewelry to auto parts and hand-made crafts.
Opposite Haymarket Monorail station; www.paddysmarkets.com.au
60. Self-guided historical walking tours
The City of Sydney History Program has put together 10 walking tours that you can download for free. Take the Sydney Heritage Walk or a walk around the red light district at Kings Cross.
The Colony and Community tours are also available in Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
61. Zen Training at the Toshoji International Zen Center
Try a free session of Gyoten-Zazen (meditation), with a 5 a.m. start at the Toshoji International Zen Center or a Zen Training meeting at 6 a.m.
4-5-18 Yutaka-Cho, Shinagawa; http://homepage3.nifty.com/toshoji/; +81 (0)3 3781 4235
62. Tokyo Imperial Palace guided tour
Entrance to the Imperial Palace East Gardens is free. You can also book a free guided tour through the Imperial Household Agency website.
1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-8111; sankan.kunaicho.go.jp; +81 (0)3 3231 5509
63. Towering cityscapes
In a city of skyscrapers, there are several vantage points to choose from.
The 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku is the most popular, but you can also get your fix of cityscapes at the 47th floor of the Seiroka Tower (the St Luke's Garden Observatory) or the 30th floor of the Shinjuku NS Building Observatory.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: 2-8-1 Nishi-shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
St Luke's Garden Observatory: Seiroka Tower 47/F, 8-1 Akashi-cho, Chuo-ku
Shinjuku NS Building Observatory: 4-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku
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64. Explore the Streets of Shinjuku with a free tour guide
Tokyo Tourism offers the "Streets of Shinjuku and Basement of Department Store" tour free of charge (if you're lucky with free food samples given out in the department store). Or alternatively get a free tour guide all to yourself -- Tokyo Free Guide matches eager travelers with polyglot volunteers.
Tokyo Tour Guide Services; www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp
Tokyo Free Guide: http://tokyofreeguide.com
65. The sumo experience
The Sumo Wrestling Museum is free and gives an insight into the heftiest of Japan's national pastimes. For more sumo action visit a sumo stable to watch wrestlers train.
The Sumo Wrestling Museum: 1-3-28 Yoko-ami, Sumida-ku; www.sumo.or.jp/eng/museum;+81 3 3622 0366
66. Tokyo in bloom
No visit to Tokyo in April would be complete without viewing the cherry blossoms. Ueno Park, Yoyogi Park, the Aoyama Cemetery all offer free access.
Ueno Park: Taito-ku. Tokyo
Yoyogi Park: Kamizonocho, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku
Aoyama Cemetery: 2-32-2 Minami-Aoyama Minato-ku
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67. A tour of the National Diet of Japan
Nothing to do with sushi, the Diet Building is the seat of Japan's lower and upper houses of parliament ("the Diet"). You can take a free guided tour (in Japanese) of the House of Councillors by filling out a form at reception.
1-7-1 Nagata-cho Chiyoda-ku
68. Cosplayers in action
Take a walk around Harajuku district (or the painfully trendy Omotesando strip) to take in the Harajuku kids dressed up in their animé-inspired outfits, their far-fetched or extremely cute costumes.
Yoyogi Park is also a prime cosplayer-observation site.
Near Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line
69. 'Japanimation' -- the Suginami Animation Museum
This free museum is in an area home to several animation studios. Watch animé archives, see demonstrations of animation creation and admire the galleries of animé artwork.
Suginami Kaikan Hall 3F, 3-29-5 Kamiogi Suginami-ku; www.sam.or.jp/eng.pdf; +81 3 3396 1510 (Japanese only)
70. Free art events
Check the free events listings in Tokyo Art Beat for hundreds of photographic exhibitions, book launches, contemporary art galleries and Japanese design all over Tokyo.
71. Museum of Fine Arts and MALBA
Buenos Aires has a wealth of museums that won't break the bank including the Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes), which is always free, while the Museum of Latin American Art (MALBA), is free for students on Wednesdays.
Several museums and galleries are free on the last Friday of each month between April and November.
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes: Ave. Del Libertador 1473; www.mnba.org.ar/index.php; +54 11 5288 9900
MALBA: Ave. Figueroa Alcorta 3415; www.malba.org.ar; +54 11 4808 6500
72. Casa Rosada and Plaza de Mayo
On the grand Plaza de Mayo, this grand pink palace houses the presidential offices and Eva Perón's famous balcony. The Presidential Museum is free on Wednesday and Sunday -- ask at reception for the free guided tours of the Casa Rosada itself.
Yrigoyen 219; www.presidencia.gov.ar; +54 4344 3804
73. Free guided city tours
The company Buenos Aires Free Tour offers two English-language guided walks around the city every day for free, while the BA tourist office also offers free tours.
BA tourist office: www.bue.gob.ar
Buenos Aires Free Tour: www.bafreetour.com/english-home
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74. San Martín Theatre
This theatre offers regular free performances in some of its halls and has exhibition space for photos and art.
Ave. Corrientes 1530; www.teatrosanmartin.com.ar; +81 0800 333 5254
75. Calle Lanin and Caminito
Caminito has long been the most colorful and artistic street in town. Now local artist Marino Santa Maria is transforming the area around Calle Lanin into a kaleidoscopic pattern of swirled mosaics as well. Caminito had better watch out.
76. Ciudad Emergente Music Festival
This free music festival held in June each year since 2008 is breaking boundaries with new acts and bands -- all absolutely free.
www.ciudademergente.gob.ar; +810800 333 7848
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77. Cementerio de la Recoleta
The Recoleta Cemetery is home to the marble tombs of Buenos Aires's rich and powerful, including Eva Perón. Explore the city-like streets and admire the elaborate vaults and statues. Entry free to all.
Junin 1790; www.cementeriorecoleta.com.ar; +54 11 4804 7040
78. Tango
Milonga, or outdoor dance/tango performances, often have free entry -- check the Club de Tango website for locations that are gratis. Also watch out for the Buenos Aires Tango Festival.
Club de Tango: www.clubdetango.com.ar
Buenos Aires Tango Festival: www.tangobuenosaires.gob.ar
79. Classical music concerts at Buenos Aires University
Enjoy the free music performances put on several times a month by the University of Buenos Aires.
Ave. Figueroa Alcorta 2263; www.derecho.uba.ar; +54 11 4809 5647
80. Dance away at Roxy Disco
Dancing till dawn is one of the main attractions in Buenos Aires. For free entry to a night of underground music check the Roxy Disco website. Cocoliche and Kika Club also have free deals occasionally (for details check their websites or Facebook pages).
Roxy Disco: Av Casares, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires; www.theroxybsas.com.ar
Kika Club: Honduras 5339, Palermo Soho, www.kikaclub.com.ar; +54 11 4137 5311
Cocoliche: Rivadavia 878, Capital Federal; www.cocoliche.net
81. Mikhail Bulgakov Museum
Moscow doesn't have a wealth of free museums -- but this one is a must for Bulgakov fans. Next door to the author's old apartment, the museum often runs literature readings, lectures and has a cosy café.
10 Bolshaya Sadovaya St. (1/F); moscow.ru/en/guide; +7 (495) 970 0619
82. Contemporary Art Centre Winzavod
This modern center of art studios, galleries and art shops is a window on the contemporary art scene in Russia. Free Wi-Fi at the Zurzum café.
4th Syromyatnicheskiy per 1, Building 6; www.winzavod.com; +7 495 917 4646
83. Russian State Library
The reading rooms of the State Library, in five different buildings, are open to residents and foreigners who register. There is also a Books Museum, regular events and exhibitions.
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84. A Child's View Gallery
Adults as well as kids will enjoy this permanent exhibition of Russian children's artwork. You can also visit arts studios to see computer design, pottery and ceramics-making in action.
Pushkarev Pereulok (Lane), 16; +7 495 607 7350
85. Kolomenskoye
This museum complex comprises the old villages of Kolomenskoye and Diakovo as well as the ancient Russian Tsar's residence. The museum has a collection of icons, archaeological objects, rare manuscripts and photography.
39 Prospekt Andropova; http://mgomz.com; +7 499 612 5217
86. Lenin's body
Not much comes for free in Moscow, but Lenin's embalmed corpse is one of the attractions you won't have to pay for.
Red Square, Moscow; http://lenin.ru/index_e.htm
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87. Moscow Metro
For the modest price of a sub-way train ticket, you also get to see the splendid subterranean interiors at stations such as Majakovskaya, Novoslobodskaya, Kievskaya, Ploshchad Revolutsii and Arbatskaya.
Moscow Metro official site: http://engl.mosmetro.ru/
For a deluxe Moscow window-shopping experience, GUM in Red Square is the ultimate department store for oligarchs. Visit if only to see Vladimir Shukhov's steel and glass domed roof containing more than 20,000 panes of glass.
GUM, Red Square; www.gum.ru/en; +7 (495) 788 4343
89. Moscow Gostiny Dvor
The old Merchant's Court was built between 1789 and 1830 by Italian architect Giacomo Quarenghi for Catherine the Great. It has since been divided into offices and shops but its grandiose interior remains impressive.
4 Ilinka St.; www.mosgd.ru/en;+7 (495) 698 12 02
90. Patriarshy Prudiy
Patriarch Ponds is a residential area built around one pond and was once home to Mikhail Bulgakov, who set the opening of his novel "The Master and Margarita" there.
Nearest subway: Mayakovskaya
91. Bab al-Futuh, Bab al-Nasr and Bab Zuwayla
These three majestic 11th-century gates in the old city of Cairo were built during the time of the Fatimid vizier Badr al-Jamali, who ruled Egypt from 1074 to 1094.
Old Cairo
92. Sufi shows at the Wakalat El-Ghouri
This cultural institution, once a merchant's trading center, houses diverse art studios and puts on free whirling Sufi dance shows on Wednesday and Saturdays.
Al Hazar, Muhammad 'Abduh Street Il; www.touregypt.net/ghuriwakala.htm
93. El-Arafa, Cairo's Necropolis
This is a sprawling necropolis of tombs dating back to the 7th century, among which many of Cairo's poor (and their animals) now live and work. Some family mausoleums have been converted into accommodation.
At the foot of the Moqattam Hills
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94. Mansheiyet Nasser and the Virgin Mary and St Simon Cathedral
Above the Mansheiyet Nasser (the Zabbalin slum where Coptic Christians make a living by processing rubbish) the breath-taking Virgin Mary and St. Simon Cathedral is an unmissable site in Cairo.
It is part of the Monastery complex of St. Simon, in which seven churches and chapels are built inside caves in the Moqattam Hills.
Mansheiyet Nasser, Eastern Cairo; www.touregypt.net
95. City views from the Citadel
This Islamic hilltop complex was fortified by Saladin in the 12th century and was the seat of Egypt's power for 700 years. Its walls, palaces and mosques provide fantastic views of Cairo.
96. The Aqsunqur (Blue) Mosque
Decorated in aqua-blue majolica, the Blue Mosque dates from the Mamluk period in 1347 and is one of Cairo's most eye-catching mosques. Only Muslim or suitably dressed visitors may be allowed to enter.
Bab el-Wazir Street
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97. Townhouse Gallery
This art center has a program of film, music, theater and visual arts. It claims to be one of the biggest private exhibition spaces in the Middle East.
Hussein El Me'mar Pasha Street, off Mahmoud Basyouni Street; www.thetownhousegallery.com; +20 (0)2 2576 8086
98. Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Go to the chaotic and colorful Khan el-Khalili bazar and surrounding markets, but keep an eye out for some of the most impressive Fatimid architecture in the world, such as the Al-Hussein Mosque, the 10th century Bab Zuwayla city gate or the decorated 12th century al-Aqmar Mosque.
Khan el-Khalili bazar off Hussein Square
99. People watching in the city's squares
There is plenty of crowd-gazing to be done from Talaat Harb Square where you can watch people rush by. Take a seat at an outdoor café, order a coffee (not free) and you will have entertainment for hours.
Talaat Harb Square, Talaat Harb Street and Tahrir Square
100. Al-Muallaqah Coptic Church
Also known as the "hanging church," it was built in the 7th century and houses icons dating back to the 8th century.
Shar'a Mari Girgis, Old Cairo


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Today the team of the Digital Archaeology Lab (LAD) is joining the archaeological equipe on the site of Montecorvino (View torre di montecorvino in a larger map). The wonderful medieval site is located about 30 km west from Foggia, on the hills of the Apennines. Starting from 2006, an archaeological team of University of Foggia guided by prof. Pasquale Favia and prof.ssa Roberta Giuliani is working here to understand the sequence of the settlement. Since then, the LAD team realized several projects regarding Montecorvino site. First, the 3D survey of the tower has been carried out using laser scanner and photo modeling. More recently we started the project of a wide reconstructive 3D model of the tower and the whole site (see bottom of the post …). During last months the students of Digital Archaeology realized several 3D models inspired to the tower for their exam.
Today we are climbing on the site to see the results of the last campaign, meet the guys that are digging for their last week of work before summer holidays, and take some shots that will be used in the final reconstruction.
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By Bill Keveney,
LOS ANGELES From the Hollywood mansion that serves as the fictional home of HBO's Entourage, you can see the series depicted on a real billboard.
The comedy about rising movie star Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) and his New York boyhood buddies kicks off its third season June 11 (10 ET/PT). And as the show's visibility has grown, particularly in the entertainment world, the sitcom seems less a case of art imitating life than paralleling it and even influencing it.
In an episode last year, Bono gave a birthday shout-out to actor Johnny "Drama" Chase (Kevin Dillon), Vince's far-less-famous brother, at an actual U2 concert. Talent agents have been known to discuss the make-believe antics of Entourage agent Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven) even as some field more job offers for the real-life actors. And location shoots ranging from Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive to a West Hollywood coffee shop have become more likely to be interrupted by passersby who call out to the characters.
Jerry Ferrara, who plays Turtle, the Brooklyn-to-the-core driver, says that during a recent shoot at Las Vegas' Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, "all 250 people started screaming 'Turtle.' I felt like I was dreaming."
With Sex and the City gone, Entourage is HBO's next great comedy hope. The critically praised series' audience rose as last season ended. "We are thrilled with the way the show has been growing creatively," HBO entertainment president Carolyn Strauss says.
Nevertheless, Entourage has far to go to fill Sex's Manolo Blahniks in the ratings. Its largest audiences have yet to hit 3 million viewers; Sex regularly doubled that number, and its 2004 finale topped 10 million.
But Strauss says the show is generating buzz both inside and outside the entertainment business, important for a subscriber-based network. "It's that kind of show that seems in the offseason to pick up momentum and collect new viewers," she says.
Band of brothers
Entourage, based on executive producer Mark Wahlberg's experiences as a star, already is a survivor in a sea of sunken behind-the-scenes takes on Hollywood, including HBO's The Comeback. Perhaps that's because, as creator Doug Ellin contends, Entourage is more about the relationships among a group of likable guys than showbiz minutiae. "It's not a Hollywood show. It's a show about friendship," he says. "I watched Diner 400 times. That was the tone I wanted."
But the real Hollywood always figures into the calculation. When deciding how to handle the box-office fate of Vince's film, Aquaman, Ellin had to consider Titanic director James Cameron, who plays himself as Aquaman's director. "You don't want to make (Cameron) have a bad movie," he says.
The season explores how the guys deal with success' twists and turns. Relationships evolve, including the rivalry between Ari and Vince's smart but green manager, Eric (Kevin Connolly). And viewers will see how Ari relates to his wife and daughter at home.
James Woods plays an over-the-top media image of himself in the first episode, joining numerous celebs who have portrayed (and occasionally parodied) themselves on the show, including Wahlberg, Jessica Alba, Mandy Moore, Scarlett Johansson, Bob Saget, Gary Busey, Hugh Hefner and the rapper Saigon.
Entourage also serves as a travelogue of chi-chi LA, at the Malibu beachfront, a Lakers game, the Playboy Mansion, the babe-infused Urth Caffe and numerous nightspots.
"There was a fear in the beginning that we'd be too inside," says Piven, whose Ari is rebuilding his career after being booted from his agency. But "people have displayed a hunger for the backstage life of artists. We're being as specific as we can with that world. People within (the business) recognize it. Outside of it, they're curious about it."
Hollywood, a big boy's toy box full of snazzy sports cars, never-ending parties and a sugar high of arm candy, gives the series a fantasy appeal that even wows the cast members. Grenier (who also can be seen in The Devil Wears Prada June 30) says he and his castmates don't have the time or inclination to party as relentlessly as their alter egos do. "Even I watch the show ... and live vicariously through the characters," he says.
Connolly, whose Eric is usually referred to as E, notes the show doesn't focus on Vince's work on set. "Who does live that lifestyle? The guys wake up, eat breakfast, hit golf balls, jump in a $150,000 car, eat a nice dinner, go to a club, grab the hottest girls and bring them back for a party," he says.
Drama weaves into the comedy, but Entourage isn't a satire and doesn't go heavily into the dark side of showbiz. "I think it nails the fun part of Hollywood," he says.
Although the actors may not club as much as their characters, they are hardly strangers to Hollywood nightlife. Connolly dates socialite Nicky Hilton and has been mentioned in celebrity news accounts hitting the town with Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire.
And they live it up with one another. "Whatever you see on television, how much fun it looks like we're having and how good we get along, times that by 100 when the cameras aren't rolling," says Ferrara, who attended Dillon's recent Las Vegas wedding, as did Connolly.
Doors are opening for cast
The main nightlife planned this Friday before the Memorial Day weekend is a long day-into-night shoot. The four buddies are doing a kitchen breakfast scene in the rented Mediterranean-style manor that snakes up a hillside, offering views from Hollywood to the Pacific. (Twenty episodes are being filmed, 12 of which will run this summer.)
The estate is worth millions, but its décor is hardly a candidate for Architectural Digest. "The main criteria was that it shouldn't feel overdesigned. This suits them more. They're into comfort, not presentation of lifestyle," says director Julian Farino, a filmmaker with a documentary background who pushed for filming in the house's interior rooms rather than creating sets on a soundstage.
Shooting here "makes it so much more real," says Dillon, seated on a patio that overlooks a pool and offers a panorama of the city. For viewers, "it feels like you're there."
For Dillon brother of actor Matt Dillon Entourage got a bit too real when he broke his arm during a recent basketball scene. He had a plate and 10 screws put in, and was back two days later for a photo shoot, sans sling. "I'll probably look totally out of it."
All the other breaks have been positive. Grenier says Entourage opened the door to Prada. Dillon and Piven, who earned an Emmy nomination last year, also say it has helped them get roles, Dillon in Poseidon, Piven in Keeping Up with the Steins and the upcoming Smoking Aces. "Now, I'm getting their attention" for meatier roles, Piven says.
The higher profile helps around town, too. "I used to be the guy trying to tip the (nightclub) doorman 10 bucks to get in and having him laugh at me," Ferrara says. "Now I go into a club and I don't have to bring a wallet. The parallels (with the show) are unbelievable."
And helpful. As Grenier deals with his fame, "I'm learning from Vince. He's teaching me all about the do's and don't's of celebrity."
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Kawhi Leonard confident he'll work out Spurs extension
The NBA Finals MVP trophy sits on a bar in Kawhi Leonard's video game room/man cave at his house.
"It's still surreal seeing it there," Leonard told USA TODAY Sports. "Just being able to win it with these three guys (Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili) … just being so young, I never thought I would get the Finals MVP."
The youngest finals MVP winner since Magic Johnson in 1980 and one of six to win Finals MVP without being an All-Star in that season, Leonard, 22, is on the doorstop of stardom after his outstanding performance against the Miami Heat in the Finals.
He averaged 17.8 points and 6.4 rebounds and shot 61.2% from the field and 57.9% on three-pointers and scored at least 20 points in the final three games of the Finals, the first time he has scored at least that many points in three consecutive games.
"Coming in, I wanted to be a great player, and right now at the beginning of my career, I'm showing some slight sunshine that I can be the player I want," Leonard said. "I just have to move forward and keep working on my game and getting better."
Leonard has enjoyed the hours since winning the championship, spending time with teammates, family and friends and looking forward to the Spurs' parade along San Antonio's River Walk and celebration at the Alamodome on Wednesday evening.
But he knows "what's next" is already here, starting with the possibility of a contract extension this summer. If the Spurs and Leonard don't reach a deal on an extension between July 1 and Oct. 31, Leonard could be a restricted free agent after the 2014-15 season.
"I'm just playing," Leonard said. "The Spurs are a great organization. I'm leaving that to my agent, and I'm sure they'll come out with a great understanding and a deal. I'm not focused on that at all."
Expectations are higher coming off a series in which he often defended Miami's LeBron James and had James guarding him. Against the best player in the world, Leonard excelled.
Duncan, Parker and Ginobili won't be around forever, and even with them around coach Gregg Popovich has repeated that Leonard needs to be the best Spurs player on the floor if they want to win.
"The next step is learning how to carry a team and carry the full load scoring-wise," Leonard said. "I know people are going to put the main focus on stopping me, so I need to learn how to make my teammates better by passing and creating opportunities for them."
Leonard's 2014-15 could be similar to Indiana Pacers All-Star Paul George's 2013-14, when teams really made an attempt to limit George and George at times struggled with all the attention on stopping him.
The world is about to change for Leonard, and that's why Parker urged reporters to give Leonard room and time.
"I hope you don't put too much pressure on him because he's still got time," Parker said. "We do it as a team, and we play together. Kawhi won that award, and it's well deserved. At the same time, you have to let him grow. He's only 22."
Popovich has urged Leonard to take a bigger role and said the conversations between him and quiet and reserved Leonard are "mostly one way."
"But he listens and he's a great learner and super competitive, has a drive to be the best that's really uncommon in our league," Popovich said. "He walks the walk. He is there early. He's there late. He wants more. He wants me and the coaches to push him.
"So I just talked to him about not being in that deferment or that defer sort of stage. The hell with Tony, the hell with Timmy, the hell with Manu, you play the game. You are the man. You're part of the engine that makes us go. And it starts with his defense and his rebounding, and he's starting to feel his oats offensively."
Popovich rarely calls plays for Leonard, and the way San Antonio plays offense based on superior ball movement, the ball generally finds the right player. Popovich doesn't need to call many offensive plays unless he demands Duncan get the ball in the low post or Parker run a pick-and-roll with Duncan. But the coach might need to start calling more plays for Leonard.
Leonard said he will take time off, maybe take a vacation and then start preparing for next season, spending most of his time in San Antonio and Southern California.
In the meantime, the demands on Leonard's time will increase. The late-night talk shows want him as a guest, and the Spurs are taking hundreds of calls for interview requests.
The exposure also could open endorsement possibilities for Leonard, who has regional sponsorship deals with McDonald's, AT&T, BBVA Compass bank and Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B. He also is transitioning from Nike to Jordan Brand and received a congratulatory text message from Michael Jordan after Game 5.
And Leonard doesn't turn 23 until June 29. Will he get himself anything for his birthday?
"I already did with the championship," he said. "That's all I need for my birthday."


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1976 Starsky & Hutch Gran Torino
Steven Bordi chased down his Starsky & Hutch dream car
Nothing says late-70s like the symbol of the popular television series Starsky & Hutch. The police drama entertained American audiences from 1975 to 1979, and the distinctive-looking Torino used on the program has become a cultural icon.
For the '76 model year, Ford introduced a Starsky & Hutch limited edition Gran Torino. The car was given the distinctive striping like that on the television show and was an immediate hit. A youngster named Steven Bordi, a fan of the TV show from day one, wanted to have his own. It helped that he was a fan of the Torino, having owned a '69 model and then a '72 edition as well. Young Steven simply couldn't come up with the necessary money to get the car of his dreams, but the idea never left his head.
Steven became quite a collector of Starsky & Hutch memorabilia, but the elusive element was finding a real limited edition car. "I found a Starsky & Hutch car at a car show in 1981 and spoke with the owner. I told him I wanted to buy the car," recalls Steven. "He was not interested to sell at that time, but he said I would be the first person if he were."
Steven hung onto those words. He kept in contact with the owner for 8 years. The answer was always the same. "At the 8½-year point, I made my routine phone call and found out that he had passed on. When I asked what happened to the car, his mother said 'I wish I knew you wanted the car because it sat around for the longest time and I sold it.'"
Now Steven was back to square one. His cross-country search yielded one in Ohio, but the car was in terrible condition, having sat in a barn for nearly 15 years. "When the driver picked it up, he said there were mice running out of it."
Steven, himself a law enforcement officer in New Jersey, awaited some estimates to start the work on this project. Another owner read an ad Steven had placed and called. "He said, 'Are you still looking for a Starsky & Hutch Torino?' and I told him yes. When I asked him what size engine, he said, 'What else, Dude? A 460.' He sent me pictures and we made a deal. I sold the rodent-condo car, which was also one of 1,000, to another guy in Philadelphia."
Once the car arrived, Steven turned it over to the attention of C&R Cars in Philadelphia, where an extensive frame-on restoration took place. The stock components were used to keep the car as close to the original edition as possible.
When we met up with Steven, the car was part of a special display at the 2000 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals. Other fine specimens were on hand, but this entry really caught our eye. You could just imagine it zooming down the streets, headed for the next street tip from Huggy Bear with orders from Captain Dobey.


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