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TV Spotlight
Cinema Spotlight 7 The Best Man Holiday 9 Black Nativity
11 A Madea Christmas 13 Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom 17 Once Upon A Time by Rafael Solece
21 Being Mary Jane 23 Single Ladies
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Editor’s Note The end of the 2013 is fast approaching and soon we will be celebrating Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Years. It is a good time to stop and reflect on the great things that 2013 has brought us all. Our president got through his 5th year in office. The gay community has seen victories in the striking down of DOMA And Prop 8. Hawaii just became the 15th state to legalize marriage between gay men and women. That’s almost a 3rd of the country. And last but not least, Mocca Magazine will soon be celebrating its first anniversary. I’m beyond proud of this this accomplishment. And I hope to be able to share more exciting news with you very soon.
But lets not forget that this is a time of year when many feel that life is not worth living. The suicide rates always climb around the holidays. So take some time out of your hectic holiday schedule of parties and social events to think about those people in your life that might need some cheering up during the holidays. Spread that holiday spirit around and make sure that you are there for your friends and family in need. Also try and do something nice for someone you don’t know. Spread that holiday cheer wherever you go. Many people become very lonely during the holidays. Do what you can to cheer them up and let them know that it will get better. That is the true spirit of the season. Happy Holidays to each and every one of you! And please feel free to send me any comments or suggestions to comment@moccamag.com Rodney L. Berry
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Mocca Magazine Cinema Spotlight
Best Man Holiday
The Best Man Holiday
After nearly 15 years apart, Taye Diggs, Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Harold Perrineau, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Monica Calhoun, Melissa De Sousa and Regina Hall reprise their careerlaunching roles in The Best Man Holiday, the long-awaited next chapter to the film that ushered in a new era of comedy. When the college friends finally reunite over the Christmas holidays, they will discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries
and romances to be ignited. Malcolm D. Lee returns to write and direct this sequel to his directorial debut. The Best Man sequel returned to the theater with a vengeance. Since the announcement that a sequel to the original Best Man movie (produced in 1999) there has been major buzz around this movie. As icing on the cake, all of
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Best Man Holiday the original actors from the first movies have returned for the sequel. Reprising each of their roles was Taye Diggs (Harper), Nia Long (Jordan), Morris Chestnut (Lance) Harold Perrineau (Julian), Terrence Howard (Quentin), Sanaa Lathan (Robyn), Monica Calhoun (Mia), Melissa De Sousa (Shelby) and Regina Hall (Candace). The original best man movie grossed 9 million dollars at the box office its opening weekend and came in as the number one movie in the country. The movie went on to earn $34.1 million dollars at the box office during its run.(That’s $54 million adjusted for inflation.) The new movie “Best Man Holiday, while opening November 15, 2013 against the second week run of the blockbuster movie “Thor: The Dark World” managed to snag the second place spot. The Best Man Holiday was estimated to earn roughly $16 -20 million its opening weekend. Those estimates quickly started being adjusted as the Friday theater estimates stated to roll in. The Best Man Holiday had actually beaten Thor in ticket sales on Friday by a little more than $100.000. There were suggestions that it might topple Thor for the weekend’s number one spot. Even though Thor ended up with the top spot, the Best Man Holiday came in a strong second, only a few million dollars from the top spot.
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Mocca Magazine Cinema Spotlight
Black Nativity
In a contemporary adaptation of Langston Hughes’ celebrated play, the Kasi Lemmons-directed holiday musical drama BLACK NATIVITY follows Langston (Jacob Latimore), a street-wise teen from Baltimore raised by a single mother, as he journeys to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives Reverend Cornell and Aretha Cobbs (Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett). Unwilling to live by the imposing Reverend Cobbs’ rules, a frustrated Langston is determined to return home to his mother, Naima (Jennifer Hudson). Langston embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey and along with new friends, and a little divine intervention, he discovers the true meaning of faith, healing, and family. The film was released November 25, 2013
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Black Nativity
The soundtrack for the movie has been released including songs from Jennifer Hudson, Tyrese and Mary J. Blige. A special added treat are performances by Forest Whitaker and Angela Bassett. Music From The Motion Picture Black Nativity track listing: 1. Be Grateful - Forest Whitaker & Jennifer Hudson 2. Coldest Town* - Jacob Latimore 3. Test Of Faith* - Jennifer Hudson 4. Motherless Child - Jacob Latimore feat. Nas 5. Hush Child (Get You Through This Silent Night) - Jennifer Hudson, Luke James, Grace Gibson & Jacob Latimore 6. He Loves Me Still* - Angela Bassett & Jennifer Hudson 7. Can’t Stop Praising His Name - Forest Whitaker 8. Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Tyrese 9. Rise Up Shepherd and Follow - Mary J. Blige & Nas 10. Fix Me Jesus - Jennifer Hudson 11. Jesus On the Mainline - Forest Whitaker 12. As - Cast
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Mocca Magazine Cinema Showcase
A Madea Christmas
Are you ready for more Madea? Tyler Perry reprises his roles as Mabel “Madea Simmons for the holiday-themed “A Madea Christmas. This is the first holiday themed film from the prolific writer-director; and also adapted from his play of the same name. This is the seventeenth film by Perry. It will be released in theaters December 13, 2013. This is the seventh Madea film in the Madea franchise.
Madea gets coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas, but the biggest surprise is what they'll find when they arrive. As the small, rural town prepares for its annual Christmas Jubilee, new secrets are revealed and old relationships are tested while… More Madea dishes her own brand of Christmas Spirit to all. The cast includes Tyler Perry, Anna Maria Horsford, Larry the Cable Guy, Chad Michael Murray, Kathy Najimy, Tika Sumpter, Eric Lively, Jonathan Chase and Alicia Witt. Look out for special appearances from JR Lemon, Sweet Brown and Antoine Dodson. The movie is set to open in theater December 13, 2013
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A Madea Christmas
The Soundtrack for the movie went on sale November 25, 2013. Here is the track list: 1. Jackson 5 – “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” 2. Stevie Wonder – “What Christmas Means to Me” 3. Mariah Carey – “Oh Santa!” 4. Jeremih – “Your Mine” 5. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – “Jingle Bells” 6. James Brown – “Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto” 7. Pearl Bailey – “A Five Pound Box of Money” 8. KEM – “Doo Wop Christmas (That’s What Christmas Is All About)” 9. Kevin Ross – “Favorite Thing” 10. Kelly Rowland – “Wonderful Christmastime” 11. MPrynt – “Sleigh Ride” 12. Ashanti – “Winter Wonderland” 13. Boyz II Men & Brian McKnight – “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!”
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Mocca Magazine Cinema Spotlight Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is a South African film based on Long Walk to Freedom, the 1994 autobiography by Nelson Mandela, a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and politician. Producer Anant Singh started working on the project after interviewing Mandela while he was still imprisoned two decades ago. Following the publication of Mandela’s autobiography, Singh was granted the rights to the film adaptation, which was completed 16 years later by screenwriter William Nicholson. The two-hour-andthirteen-minute film is directed by Justin Chadwick.
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Mocca Magazine Cinema Spotlight Mandela: A Long Walk to Freedom Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom is based on South African President Nelson Mandela's autobiography of the same name, which chronicles his early life, coming of age, education and 27 years in prison before becoming President and working to rebuild the country’s once segregated society. Idris Elba (Prometheus) stars as Nelson Mandela, Naomie Harris (Skyfall) stars as Winnie Mandela, with Justin Chadwick (The Other Boleyn Girl) directing. The film opens in theaters worldwide December 25, 2013.
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The Back of the Closet
Once Upon A Time by Rafael Solece
Once upon a time in the southern most region of the land, there were two neighboring kingdoms. The ruling families of these kingdoms had two young princes; separated by only a year in age. Through the years the two princes played together and became very close friends; until one day the ruling family of the eldest prince disappeared. The youngest prince was very sad and his mother saw this. So she cast a spell to help him forget; and so he did. The youngest Prince grew up healthy and happy enough, but a piece of him was always missing...
Fairy tales usually start off something like that; very abstract, pretty, and foreboding; but that my friends is not a fairy tale. That is actually a page from a chapter in my life and although I made it sound very pretty, the truth is actually stranger and wilder than fiction. There was a childhood friend, he did just up and disappear, and I was probably very sad. However, there was no spell, just youthful innocence helped me to forget. But that is hardly a fairytale, it is just life; but for a person like me, it makes for a great story and an even awesome lesson. Everybody wants the Fairy Tale; love at first sight, the knight in shining armor, true love’s kiss, happily ever after, and all that jazz. Be you man or woman, gay or straight; I don't care what you say. Those epic love stories are the things that we wish for and dream about. I know I did. Unfortunately, everybody forgets about all the bad stuff that happens in fairy tales. We are so happy when the Prince saves the Princess that we tend not to remember the evil queens, the poisoned apples, the death and destruction that ensues. There are a lot of obstacles and battles that come between the once upon a time’s and the happily ever after’s.
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The Back of the Closet
Once Upon A Time by Rafael Solece Fairy tales ain't for the faint of heart. Hell they aren't even called fairy tales. The fairy tales you know and love are actually called grim tales; because the happier the ending the grimmer the tale. You have to be willing to go through the fire, slay the dragon, and kill the evil queen if you want to gain access to the castle. That is what all those fairy tales are trying to tell us. Life isn't always black and white or right and wrong; and love isn't always neat and pretty. It’s usually followed up with a lot of hurt and pain. But you need all that to make the story good, otherwise the story wouldn't even be worth turning the page. A lot of us want the story simple. We want to skip over the all the bad to get to the good. Especially when it comes to loving someone. If loving someone was simple that would be boring and that ain't the type of story I would want to read. Once Upon a Time he was in love and he lived Happily ever after. Where is the fun in that? Love should be messy and complicated. It should be filled with obstacles and there should be lots of monsters and evil witches to fight. I don't want something for nothing. I want to fight for it. I want to climb the highest mountain, swim the deepest ocean, and fight the ogre. Especially if the love is worth it ; if it is meant to be. And if you choose to let yourself love somebody then they should be worth fighting the tough battles. If you honestly think about it, if there were only Once Upon a Times then the Happily Ever Afters wouldn't be so wonderful. Why do girls always go for the bad boys? Why do bad boys always go after the good girls? Because bad boys ain't no good and the good girls have all the fun. Everybody likes a good fight and the best fights are the ones that happen immediately after someone tells you “NO”. There is something about that word that makes even the sheepish of men brave and even the shyest of women out-going. The word NO makes you want to fight; especially if someone tells you “no you can't love somebody”. It makes you want to fight for it; it makes you want to fight hard. At least, it makes me want to and I believe that is how we should all be. Everybody wants that Once Upon a Time, but the Once Upon a Time comes with a price. You have to be willing to fight to get to the Happily Ever After. The ending of my story is still being written, but the highlights are; my childhood friend and I eventually reconnect some twenty plus years later in the oddest of circumstances. He has a boyfriend and I have a lifestyle, at the time that didn't seem like it mattered that much. For months we were around each other not knowing our connection, but our bond was steadily intensifying: and it was obvious to anyone that knows me that something was happening between us. Eventually it was his mother who would divulge our relationship and we discovered that our odd attraction to each other predated our adult meeting. I don't know exactly what that means for he or I, but I do know it’s a great once upon a time. Join the conversation Click here or go to www.moccamag.com to leave your comments about this article.
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Mocca Magazine TV Spotlight
Being Mary Jane
BET has announced that the hour-long drama series follow up to the network’s original hit summer movie Being Mary Jane will make its debut on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 from 10-11 pm ET/PT. Over 4 million viewers tuned into the movie premiere of Being Mary Jane in July of this year. The movie served as a back-door pilot into the series, consisting of eight one-hour episodes that will air on Tuesday nights at 10 p.m. on BET. BET’s first one-hour scripted drama focuses on the life of successful cable news anchor, Mary Jane Paul (played by Gabrielle Union). She seems to have it all; intelligence, drive, a beautiful home, a fancy sports car, and a lavish closet of designer shoes. Yet something is missing from her American Dream – a family of her own. 21
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Being Mary Jane Throughout the series, audiences get to know Mary Jane more intimately as they watch her life progress. As viewers experience her journey, the series will peel back the layers that uncover who she really is and the people that help define her – her family,
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lovers. In the series premiere titled “Storm Advisory,” Mary Jane is faced with difficult decisions both in her private life and her professional life. Two of her past lovers, Andre (Omari Hardwick) and David (Stephen Bishop) battle for her attention, leaving her to wonder if either
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Meanwhile, changes are afoot at Mary Jane’s cable network after an anchor is unceremoniously fired, leaving Mary Jane, Kara (Lisa Vidal) and Mark (Aaron Spears) all fearing the loss of their jobs. Moral dilemmas ignite as Mary Jane is left to wonder
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Being Mary Jane Being
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Gabrielle
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Latarsha Rose and Robinne Lee. You can find show updates on Facebook by liking the fan page at Facebook.com/BeingMaryJane. Also, join the conversation on Twitter by using hashtag #BeingMaryJane; follow the show for all updates & special surprises @BeingMaryJane.
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Single Ladies
VH1 and Queen Latifah’s Flavor Unit Entertainment are kicking off the third season of hit scripted series “Single Ladies.” After averaging 3.3 million total viewers during premiere plus first encore over the last season each Monday night, VH1′s first hour-long scripted series returns with fan favorites LisaRaye McCoy (Keisha), Denise Vasi (Raquel), Charity Shea (April), D.B. Woodside (Malcolm), Travis Winfrey (Omar), Terrell Tilford (Sean), Harold “House” Moore (Terrence) and introducing new supporting cast members LeToya Luckett (Felicia Price), Damien Dante Wayans (David Berenger) and Lesley-Ann Brandt (Naomi Cox). “Single Ladies” season 3 will premiere Monday, January 6 at 9PM ET/PT on VH1. Season 3 guest appearances include: T.I., KeKe Palmer, Laz Alonso, Cassandra Freeman, Malik Yoba, La La Anthony, Omar Gooding, Future, Ja Rule Atkins and others. 25
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Single Ladies “Single Ladies” is a romantic comedy series about Keisha, Raquel and April – best friends with different philosophies on love, sex and relationships, proving not all women have the same desires. Set in the world of Atlanta fashion, music and celebrity, “Single Ladies” asks the question: What do women really want? As Season 3 of “Single Ladies” returns, we find our three fabulous friends
tighter than ever and ready for more crazy and wild adventures. The premiere jumps three months ahead with a lavish wedding, leading to a new romance and new personal challenges for Raquel (Denise Vasi), April (Charity Shea), Keisha (LisaRaye McCoy) and Omar (Travis Winfrey). Raquel turns her focus to her boutique, Indulgence, and soon finds passion in an unexpected partnership. April lands the opportunity of a lifetime working for one of Atlanta’s most powerful music managers, Felicia Price (LeToya Luckett), who rules her company and the music world with an iron stiletto. While navigating Price Management, April gets embroiled into an ongoing rivalry with her new
colleague David Berenger (Damien Dante Wayans). As Keisha and Malcolm (D.B. Woodside) return to Atlanta from travelling around the world, their relationship is threatened by a sudden tragedy, a mysterious woman, Naomi Cox, (Lesley-Ann Brandt) and other unexpected secrets.
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National Resources for HIV and AIDS awareness. Herwe is a listing of HIV and AIDS resource information National HIV Hotlines
HIV/AIDS Info 1-800-448-0440 National AIDS Hotline (24 hours a day, daily): (800) 232-4636 AIDS Action Hotline 1-800-235-2331
State HIV/AIDS Hotlines Below is a State by State breakdown of Information resources dealing with HIV and AIDS
Alabama AIDS Hotline
ish and Filipino
In Alabama: (800) 228-0469
TDD for the deaf: 1-888-225-AIDS.
Alaska AIDS Hotline
Colorado STD/HIV Hotline
In Alaska: (800) 478-2437
Denver only: (303) 692-2777
If Calling Out of State: (907) 269-8000
In Colorado (toll free): (877) 478-3448
Arizona AIDS Hotline
If Calling Out of State: 303) 692-2783
In Arizona: (800) 232-4636
Connecticut Health Department
If Calling Out of State: (602) 364-3610
National (860) 692-2783
Arkansas AIDS Hotline
Delaware AIDS Hotline
In Arkansas: (800) 232-4636
In Delaware: (800) 422-0429
Arkansas AIDS Foundation: (501) 376 -6299 California HIV/AIDS Hotline If Calling Out of State: (800) 367-AIDS In San Francisco (415) 863-2437 Information available in English, Span-
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State HIV/Aids Hotlines District of Columbia AIDS Information Line (202) 332-2437 HIV/AIDS Administration Dept. National (202) 671-4900 In metro DC. & VA: (800) 322-7432 Georgia AIDS Information Line In Georgia: (800) 551-2728 AID Atlanta In Atlanta: (404) 870-7700 If Calling Out of State: (404) 876-9944 Hawaii STD/AIDS Hotlines In Hawaii: (800) 321-1555
In Louisiana: (504) 821-6050 In Louisiana TDD: (877) 566-9448 Hours of service: Monday - Friday 10 am - 8 pm, Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Maine AIDS Hotline In Maine: (800) 851-2437 If Calling Out of State: (800) 775-1267 Maryland AIDS Hotline If Calling Out of State: (800) 358-9001 In Maryland, (Bilingual) 800-638-6252 In Metro DC. & VA: (800) 322-7432 Hispanic AIDS Hotline: (301) 9490945
If Calling Out of State: (808) 922-1313 Baltimore only TTY area: (410) 3332437 Illinois AIDS Hotline Massachusetts AIDS Hotline In Illinois: (800) 243-2437 In Massachusetts: (800) 235-2331 In Illinois TTY/TDD: (800) 782-0423 If Calling Out of State: (617) 536-7733 Indiana HIV Medical Services Office TTY/TDD: (617) 437-1672 In Indiana: (866) 588-4948 TTY: (617) 450-1427 Call National AIDS Hotline (24 hours a Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to day, daily): (800) 232-4636 9:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2 Iowa AIDS Hotline p.m. In Iowa: (800) 445-2437 Spanish spoken. Se habla Espa単ol. If Calling Out of State: (319) 338-2135 Michigan AIDS Hotline Kansas Health Department In Michigan: (800) 872-2437 In Kansas (785) 296-6174 TTY/TDD: (800) 332-0849 National (877) 526-2437 x2 Spanish: (800) 826-SIDA Kentucky Health Department Health Care Workers: (800) 522 In Kentucky: (502) 564-6539 x2 Louisiana AIDS Hotline In Louisiana: (800) 992-4379
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State HIV/Aids Hotlines Minnesota AIDS Line
In New Mexico: (800) 545-2437
In Minnesota: (800) 248-2437
If Calling Out of State: (505) 476-3612
If Calling Out of State: (612) 373-2437
Mississippi AIDS Hotline
New York State HIV Counseling Hotline
In Mississippi: (800) 826-2961
(800) 872-2777 (M-F 2-8, S & S 10-6)
National (AIDS Administration): (601) 576-7723
Deaf and Hearing Impaired: (800) 3692437 TDD
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Spanish Hotline: (800) 233-SIDA New York State Information Hotline
If Calling Out of State: (866) 628-9891
(800) 541-2437 (info tapes 24 hrs; counselors Mon.-Fri. 8-8, Sat. & Sun. 10-6)
Montana AIDS Program In Montana: (800) 233-6668 Eastern Montana AIDS Hotline: (800) 675-2437 Western Montana AIDS Hotline: (800) 663-9002 If Calling Out of State:(406) 444-3565 Nebraska AIDS Hotline If Calling Out of State: (800) 782-2437 Nevada AIDS Information Line In Nevada: (800) 842-2437 If Calling Out of State: (775) 684-5900 New Hampshire AIDS Hotline
In New Hampshire: (800) 752-2437 If Calling Out of State: (603) 271-4502
NYC Department of Health AIDS Helpline 1-800-TALK-HIV (counseling, recorded information, and testing information) AIDS Institute Experimental Treatment Info Line (800) 633-7444 GMHC AIDS Hotline (212) 807-6655 (M-F 10-9, Sat 12-3) GMHC TDD: (212) 645-7470 Body Positive Helpline 800-566-6599 (2-6pm Mon-Fri) Long Island AIDS Hotline (516) 385-AIDS (M-F 9-9, tape after hours) AIDS Council of Northeastern NY AIDS Information Hotline (518) 445-2437 (800) 201-AIDS
New Jersey AIDS Hotline In New Jersey: (800) 624-2377 (24 hrs, 7 days) If Calling Out of State: (609) 984-5874 TTY/TDD: (201) 926-8008 New Mexico AIDS Hotline
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State HIV/Aids Hotlines North Carolina AIDS Hotline
In South Carolina: (800) 322-2437
In North Carolina: (800) 232-4636
If Calling Out of State: (803) 898-0749
National, Health Info: (919) 733-3039
South Dakota AIDS Hotline
North Dakota AIDS Hotline
In South Dakota: (800) 592-1861
In North Dakota: (800) 782-2437
Health Department: (605) 773-3737
If Calling Out of State: (701) 328-2378
Tennessee AIDS Hotline
Ohio AIDS Hotline
In Tennessee: (800) 525-AIDS
In Ohio: (800) 332-2437
If Calling Out of State: (615) 741-7500
In Ohio TTY/TDD: (800) 332-3889
Texas AIDS Hotline
If Calling Out of State: (614) 466-0265
In Texas: (800) 299-2437
Oklahoma AIDS Hotline
Health Department: (615) 490-2505
In Oklahoma: (800) 535-2437
Utah AIDS Information Line
Oregon AIDS Hotline
In Utah: (800) 366-2437
Area codes 503, 206 and 208: (800) 777-2437
If Calling Out of State: (801) 487-2100
Voice & TTY: (503) 223-2437
In Vermont: (800) 882-2437
Oregon Health Department
Virgin Islands AIDS Hotline
(503) 223-2437
(809) 773-2437
Pennsylvania AIDS Hotline
Virginia STD/AIDS Hotline
In Pennsylvania: (800) 662-6080
In Virginia: (800) 533-4148
Health Department: (717) 783-0572
In Virginia Hispanic line: (800) 3227432
Puerto Rico Linea de Infor SIDA y Enfermedades de Transmision Sexual In Puerto Rico: (800) 981-5721 If Calling Out of State: (809) 765-1010 Rhode Island AIDS Hotline
If Calling Out of State: (800) 726-3010 Health Department (401) 831-5522 South Carolina AIDS Hotline
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Vermont AIDS Hotline
Virginia Health Department (804) 3717455
Washington HIV Client Services In Washington: (877) 376-9316 Washington HIV Client Services
If Calling Out of State: (360) 236-3426 West Virginia AIDS Hotline In West Virginia: (800) 642-8244 If Calling Out of State: (304) 558-2950 Wisconsin AIDS Hotline In Wisconsin: (800) 334-2437 If Calling Out of State: (414) 273-2437 Wyoming AIDS Hotline In Wyoming: (800) 675-2698 If Calling Out of State: (307) 237-7833
HIV/AIDS Websites www.treathivnow.org www.greaterthan.org http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/ www.poz.com www.hivplusmag.com www.hivcare.org
www.aidshealth.org
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Ask Aunt Pearl Dear Aunt Pearl:
The Christmas holiday is approaching and I normally go home for the holiday. My parents know that I’m gay and have never been unaccepting of that fact. We actually don’t discuss it ever. I’ve been in a relationship for the past 9 months and was thinking of bringing my boyfriend home with me. My parents are used to the significant others of my brothers and sisters. I told my sister about my plan and she has advised me not to do it. She feels that even though my parents know my sexual preference, they would not be comfortable with it in their home over and extended holiday. I think that is time for them to start getting used to it because I do want to be able to bring my boyfriend or future husband to family gatherings. My boyfriend doesn’t have the support of his family so he doesn’t have anywhere to go for the holiday. I don’t want to leave him behind and I also really want to see my family. It has been a full year since I’ve seen some of them. What do you think I should do? Dear Home for the Holidays: You might open up a very bad situation Bringing your boyfriend home for Christmas. Since your parents have never had discussions with you about your lifestyle, It might not be safe to assume their comfort level with it. By forcing them to deal with it in their home at Christmas, You might get more than you bargained for. My suggestion would be to begin by yourself either on the phone or in person, Having conversations about their feelings toward this issue. After you know that they are comfortable with you, you can begin to find out their comfort level with seeing you in a relationship. Springing all of that on them at once my end up disastrous. And it could possibly affect your relationship. Take it slow and make sure things are ok before you jump off the deep end and possibly drown.
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Ask Aunt Pearl Dear Aunt Pearl: My issue is that my boyfriend can’t be satisfied sexually. We have great sex but he seems to be insatiable. After a two hour session, within five minutes he’s ready for round two, three and four. I cannot keep up with him. I’m 15 years older than he is. I think that he may begin to cheat on me because I can’t satisfy him the way he wants it. I’ve never had this issue before. Most men can’t handle me for the one session. I’m a thick 10 inches. He takes it like a champ, with is great for me. But after one nut, I’m done for the night. What can I do to bridge this gap between our sexual appetites.? I really like this guy. We have a great time together. I think he could be the one. Dear Once is Enough: I’m sure this guy is your dream come true, but you have to be careful what you wish for. Sounds to me like a extreme case of mismatched sex drives. You felt that what you’ve been providing is more than enough until he came along and proved you wrong. My suggestion is to have a talk with him and find out if there is anything that can curb his desires. Maybe there is something different you can do that can further satisfy him. You also might want to talk to him about his past relationships. You might just be the best or at least the closest he has found to his match. You probably should try and step your game up and meet him halfway. He might just be testing you to see what you have to give. But don’t hurt yourself old-timer. If he is unsatisfied, he’ll let you know. He doesn’t sound like he is the shy type. If you have a question or situation that you would like Aunt Pearl to help you with, send your letter to askauntpearl@moccamag.com or you can submit the letter from the comments page at www.moccamag.com.
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Black LBGT Pride and Circuit Events 2013 Calendar Tempted to Touch
Washington, DC
Las Vegas, NV
May 24-26, 2013
March 23-27
www.dcblackpride.org
www.tempted2touch4u.com Sizzle Magic City– Miami Big Boy Pride
Miami, FL
Orlando, FL
May 23-28
April 4-8, 2013
www.sizzlemiami.com
www.bigboypride.com Orlando Black Pride 2013 Philadelphia Black Pride
Orlando, FL
Philadelphia, PA
May 28-June 2, 2013
April 21, 25-28 , 2013
www.orlandoblackpride.com
www.phillyblackpride.org
Inferno Puerto Rico Blatino Oasis
San Juan, PR
Palm Strings, CA
May 23-27, 2013
May 3-5, 2013
www.infernopr-men.com
www.blatinooasis.com
Houston Splash Houston, TX May 9-12, 2013 www.houstonsplash.com
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Say it Loud!: Black and Latino Pride Albany, NY May 30-June 1, 2013 www.blackandlatinogaypride.com
Black LBGT Pride 2013 Calendar Portland Black Pride
Harlem, NY
Portland, OR
June28-30, 2013
TBA
www.Harlempride.org
DC Latino Pride
Windy City Black LGBT-SGL Pride
Washington, DC June 6-9,2013 www.latinoglbthistory.org
Chicago, Il June 28– July 4, 2013 www.windycityblackpride.org
Memphis Black Pride Memphis, TN June 14-16 www.brothersunited.com
Pride and Promote Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA July 3-7, 2013 www.myblackpridela.com
South Carolina Black Pride Columbia, SC June 19-23, 2013 www.southcarolinapride.org
Charlotte Black Gay Pride Charlotte, NC July 18-21, 2013 www.charlotteblackgaypride.com
Columbus Urban Pride 2013 Columbus, OH June 21-23, 2013 Facebook.com/ ColumbusUrbanpride
Portland Latino Pride Portland, OR July 19-21, 2013 www.latinogaypridepdx.com
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Black LBGT Pride 2013 Calendar Newark Pride
Rochester, NY
Newark, NJ
August 8-11, 2013
July 12,2013
http://mochacenter.org
http://newarkgaypride.com Emerald City Black Pride Detroit’s Hotter Than July
Seattle, WA
Detroit, MI
http://www.multi-culturalhealth.org
July 23-28,2013
TBA
www.hotterthanjuly.org Oakland Black Pride
Triangle Black Pride
Oakland, CA
Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC
August 5-7, 2013 Hhtp://oaklandblackout.com
July 25-28, 2013 http://triangleblackpride.org
Kentucky Black Pride Louisville, KY
Little Rock Black Pride Little Rock, AR
August 8-11, 2013 http://onyxlouisville.com
July 26-28, 2013
www.littlerockblackpride.com
Indianapolis Black Pride Indianapolis, IN
Mocha Weekend Black Pride Buffalo, NY August 1-4, 2013 http://mochacenter.org
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August 9-11, 2013 www.blackequityindy.org
Black LBGT Pride 2013 Schedule Jacksonville Black Pride
Dallas, TX
Jacksonville, FL
October 3-7, 2013
August 9-11, 2013
www.dfwpridemovement.org
http://jaxflblackpride.com/ Baltimore Black Pride UK Black Pride
Baltimore, MD
London, England
Oct 7-13, 2013
August 17 ,2013
www.blackpridebaltimore.org
www.ukblackpride.org.uk Nashville Black Pride Fire Island Blackout
Nashville, TN
Fire Island, NY
October 18-20, 2013
August 9-11, 2013
www.nashvilleblackpride.org
www.fireislandblackout.com Gainesville Black Pride
In the Life Atlanta
Gainesville, Florida
Atlanta, GA
October 25-27, 2013
August 30-September 2,2013
www.gainesvilleblackpride.com
www.inthelifeatl.com Jackson Black Pride Inferno Dominican Republic
Jackson, MS
Punta Cana, DR
November 14-17, 2013
August 29-September 2, 2013
http://jacksonblackpride.org
www.infernodr-men.com www.infernodr-women.com
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Black Gay Pageant Calendar July 21, 2013
WESSLAND Newcomer & Closetball
Atlanta, GA
Jul 24 -25, 2013
Mr Texas USofA At Large
San Antonio, TX
Jul 28, 2013
Mr & Miss Florida Platinium Newcomer Tampa, FL
Aug 1-3, 2013
Miss Gay USofA Newcomer
Oklahoma City, OK
Aug 10,2013
Virginia National Newcomer
Norfolk, VA
Aug 13-16, 2013
Miss Gay Texas USofA
Dallas, TX
Aug 23, 2013
Envy Newcomer
Birmingham, AL
Aug 30-Sept 2, 2013 Mr & Miss Continental
Chicago, IL
Sep 15, 2013
Mr Duval Newcomer
Jacksonville, FL
Sep 19, 2013
Miss Texas USofA At Large
San Antonio, TX
Sep. 22, 2013
Texas FFI
Dallas, TX
Sep 28, 2013
Nationz Pageant
Richmond, VA
Oct 2-4, 2013
Miss USofA At Large
Orlando, FL
Oct 7, 2013
Miss Dreamgirl Continental
Chicago, IL
Oct 16 -18, 2013
Mr Gay USofA
San Antonio, TX
Oct 19- 20, 2013
Missouri State 2013
St Louis, MO
Oct 24-27, 2013
MBU Grand and MBU
Atlanta, GA
Nov 1-2, 2013
International Rose City & Newcomer Thomasville, GA
Nov 23-24, 2013
Mr & Miss Renaissance Newcomer
Atlanta, GA
Dec 1, 2013
Wessland Mr, Miss, Empress
Atlanta, GA
Dec 8, 2013
Mr Duval
Jacksonville, FL
If you have information on event to be listed here, please send the details to comments@moccamag.com
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Websites, Blogs and You-Tube Channels Worth Checking Out You-Tube Channels 3LWTV AconnectionTV ADTV Black and Sexy TV Boy Drama FreeFall Web Series Funky Dineva judys Fuxwitit The Series No Shade T.R.A.D.E It All The Skorpion Show YBN Entertainment
youtube.com/chocomel911 youtube.com/aconnectiontv youtube.com/dlbbco youtube.com/blackandsexytv you-tube.com/itsdonbon youtube.com/freefalltvseries youtube.com/beeper246 youtube.com/recreactionaldrama youtube.com/fuxwititseries youtube.com/bluntedmuse youtube.com/tradeitallltheseries youtube.com/theskorpionshow youtube.com/yoboinewnue2
Radio Channels BeScene Radio Da Doo-Dirty Show Lodoun Radio The Paisley Show
http://besceneradio.com www.dadoo-dirtyshow.com www.lodoun247.com blogtalkradio.com/thepaisleyshow
Online Magazines/Blogs Be Magazine Cypher Avenue GBM News G-List Society Mused Magazine Rod 2.0 Tropical Desires Urban Socialites Magazine
www.bemagazine.me www.cypheravenue.com http://gbmnews.com www.glistsociety.com http://musedmagonline.com http://rodonline.tyepad.com www.tropical-desires.blogspot.com/ www.urbansocialites.com
Websites Black Men’s Dating Club Kaoz Online No More Down Low The Gay Chronicles The Luckey Star
facebook.com/BMDC2013 www.kaozonline.com www.nomoredownlow.tv www.thegaychronicles.com www.theluckeystar.com
If would like to submit a website or You-tube channel, send it to: comments@moccamag.com.
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Club Listings Alabama Montgomery FAT BOY’S FOLLIES 215 N Court St, Montgomery, AL 36104
Mobile B BOBS 213 Conti St. Langston’s Mobile,AL 36602 Phone: 251-433-2262
Arizona Phoenix INCOGNITO 2424 E Thomas Rd Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-955-9805
California Los Angeles Metro Circus 6655 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90038 Club Metro @ The Factory Ultra Suede, 661 Robertson Blvd West Hollywood ,CA 90056 Phone: 323-769-6333
Factory 652 N Lapeer Drive West Hollywood, CA 45
90069 Phone: 310-659-4551 Faultline 4216 Melrose Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90029 Phone: 323-660-0889 ANNEX 835 S La Brea Ave Inglewood ,CA 90301 Phone: 310-671-7323 Club Seduction@The El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029 Phone: 818-633-3056 Metro @Here Lounge, 696 Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 70069 Phone: 323-769-6333 Hamburger Mary’s Long Beach 740 East Broadway Long Beach, CA 90802 Phone: 562-436-7900
Oakland Club Rimshot @ Bench & Bar 2111 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510-444-2266 Club 21 2111 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: 510-268-9425
ALIBI EAST/BACK ALLEY 225 S San Antonio Ave Pomona, CA 91766 Phone: 909-623-9422
San Diego BRASS RAIL 3796 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA,92103 Phone: 619-298-2233
San Francisco Blackout 525 Harrison St San Francisco, CA Phone: 415-263-6923 CLUB RED @ BLONDIES 540 Valencia San Francisco, CA 94110 Phone: 415-339-8310
Colorado Denver Tracks Nightclub/ Cream Fridays 3500 Walnut St Denver, CO 80205 Phone: 303-863-7326
Club Listings District of Columbia Washington DC Bachelor’s Mill 1104 8th Street SE Washington, DC 20003 Phone: 202-546-5979 Club Aqua 1818 New York Ave. Washington, DC Club Fusion (inside Club Quest) 1368 H St NE 2nd floor, Washington DC, 20002 Phone: 202 471-0772 Club Muse 717 16th Street NW Washington, DC DEEP END @ ANDALU 1214 18th St, NW, Washington DC, 20036 Phone: 202-785-2922 Delta Elite 3734 10th Street NE Washington, DC 20017 Phone: 202-529-0626 FIREPLACE 2151 P St NW, Washington DC, 20037 Phone: 202-293-1293
Florida
Fort Lauderdale Bill’s Filling Station 1243 Ne 11th Ave Ft. Lauderdale Fl Phone: 954-525-9403 Boardwalk 1721 N Andrews Ave Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311 Phone: 954-463-6969 Boom 2232 Wilton Dr Ft Lauderdale FL, 33305 Phone: 954-630-3556 Boy Bar 1220 Normandy Dr . Miami Beach FL 33141 Phone:305-864-2697 Coliseum 2520 S Miami Rd Ft Lauderdale FL, 33316 Phone: (954) 832-0100 Georgie ’s Alibi 2266 Wilton Dr, Wilton Manors FL, 33305 Phone: 954-565-2526 J’s (Women’s Bar) 2780 Davie Blvd Ft. Lauderdale Fl Phone: 954-581-8400 Johnny`s 1116 E Broward Blvd Ft Lauderdale FL 33301 Phone: 954-522-5931 New Moon 2440 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305 Phone: (954) 563-7660
Ramrod (Leather /Levi/ Uniform) 1508 NE 4th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL Phone: 954-763-8219 Torpedo 2829 W Broward Blvd Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone: 954-587-2500 Trixies 600 S Dixie Highway Hollywood Fl Phone: 954-923-9322 Voodoo Lounge 111 SW 2nd Ave Ft Lauderdale FL, 33301 Phone: 954-522-0733
Jacksonville InCahoots Nightclub, 711 Edison Ave, Jacksonville FL, 32204 Phone: 904-353-6316
Madeira Backroom Bar 14601 Gulf Blvd Madeira Beach FL, Phone: (727) 392-2814
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Club Listings Miami Azucar 2301 SW 32nd Ave Miami Phone:305-441-6974 Cameo 1445 Washington Ave Miami Beach FL, 33139 Phone: (305) 532-2667 Club Boi 1060 N W 79th St Miami FL, 33147 Phone: 305-836-8995 J’s Bar 2780 Davie Blvd Miami FL, 33312 Phone: 954-581-840 Jamboree 7005 Biscayne Blvd Miami Laundry Bar 721 N Lincoln Lane Miami Beach FL, 33139 Phone: (305) 531-7700 Palace Food Bar 1200 Ocean Dr Miami Beach FL Phone: 305-531-7234 Twist 1057 Washington Ave Miami Beach, FL Phone: 305-53-TWIST Score 727 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL Phone:305-535-1111
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Parliament House Resort, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, Florida 32805 - Phone: 407-425-7571. Southern Nights 375 S Brumby Ave Orlando, FL Phone:
Tallahassee Brothers Nightclub 926 W Tharpe St, Tallahassee, FL, 32303 850-386-2399
Tampa Azalea Lounge 1502 N Florida Ave Tampa, FL Phone: 813-228-0139 Baxters 1519 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL Phone: 813-258-8830 Cityside Lounge 3703 Henderson Blvd Tampa FL G Bar 1401 E 7th Ave Ybor City FL Phone:813-247-1016
Keith’s 14905 N. Nebraska Ave Tampa FL The Male Room
4502 S Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa FL Midtown Tavern 9002 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL Phone: 813-915-0819 Radar 4202 W Cayuga Ave Tampa, FL Rainbow Cabaret 4421 N Hubert Ave Tampa, FL, 33614 Phone: 813-877-7585 Valentine’s Nightclub 7522 N Armenia Ave Tampa FL Phone: 813-936-1999
Georgia Atlanta 595 North 595 North Ave Atlanta, GA BULLDOGS 893 Peachtree St. Atlanta GA 30309 Phone: 404-872-3025 Club Rain 448 Ralph David Abernathy Atlanta, GA 30312
Club Listings Atlanta cont.
Des Moines
Club Rain 448 Ralph David Abernathy Atlanta, GA 30312 Cream Ultra Lounge 3249 Buford Hwy Atlanta, GA 30329 First Fridays at Cantina 3280 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA Finns 84 12th Street NE Atlanta, GA 30309 Le Buzz, 585 Franklin Rd, Atlanta GA, 30342-2778 Phone: 770-424-1337 Mixx 1492B Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, GA 30309 Phase One 4933 Memorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA 3 Rush Lounge 2715 Buford Hwy. Atlanta, GA 30329 Scorecards 1371 Clairmont Road, Decatur, GA 30033 Third Saturdays at AJA 3500 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA XS Ultra Lounge
BLAZING SADDLES 416 E 5th S Des Moines, IA, 50309 Phone: 515-246-1299
708 Spring St
ROSCOE’S TAVERN AND CAFÉ 3356 N Halsted St, Chicago IL, 60657
Atlanta, GA 30308
Iowa
Illinois Chicago BERLIN 954 W Belmont Chicago IL, 60657 Phone: 773-348-4975 Urbano At Evergreen 809 West Evergreen Chicago, IL GENTRY ON HALSTED 3320 N Halsted St, Chicago IL 60657 GENTRY ON STATE 440 N. State St Chicago, IL, 60611 Phone: 312-836-0933 Little Jim’s 3501 N Halsted Chicago IL, 60657 Phone: 773-871-6116 PENTHOUSE SUNDAYS @ Club 720 720 N. Wells St Chicago IL Phone: 312-787-8720
Phone: 773-281-3355 TASTE 6331 S Lowe St Chicago IL, 60621 Phone: 708-802-1705
Kansas Wichita Club Glazier 2828 E 31St South Wichita KS, 67216 OUR FANTASY 3201 S Hillside Wichita KS, 67216 Phone: 316-682-5494
Louisiana New Orleans Fusion’s 2004 AP Tureaud Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70116 Phone: 504301-5121 OZ 800 Bourbon St New Orleans LA, 70116 504-593-9491 PARADE DISCO 801 Bourbon St. New Orleans, LA 70116 Phone: 504-529-2107
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Club Listings Maryland Baltimore HIPPO, 1 W Eager St, Baltimore MD, 21201 Phone: 410-547-0069 PARADOX 1310 Russell St Baltimore MD 21230 Phone: 410-837-9110
St. Louis, MO, 63108 Phone: 314-652-6500
New York New York City
Boysroom 211 Ave A New York NY Phone:212-995-8664 Club Channel 860 Atlantic Ave Michigan Brooklyn, NY Detroit Club Langston 1073 Atlantic Ave MENJOS Brooklyn, NY 11238 928 W McNichols Phone: 718-622-5183 Detroit MI, 48203 Club Rush Phone: 313-863-3934 OFF BROADWAY EAST 579 6th Ave New York NY 12215 Harper Element Detroit, MI, 48213 225 E Houston St Phone: 313-526-8401 New York NY Woodward ’s Cocktail ESCUELITA Bar 301 W 39th St 6426 Woodward Ave New York NY, 10018 Detroit MI Phone: 212-631-0588 Phone: 313-872-0166 www.escuelita.com G Lounge 223 W 19th St, New York NY St. Louis Phone: 212-929-1085 FACES, 130 N 4th St Groove East St. Louis, MO 125 W Macdougall (7 W 62201 3rd), Phone: 618-271-7410 New York NY Phone: (212) 254-9393 Krash Magnolia ’s 555 W 33rd St. Btw. 5 S Vandeventer St, 10&11 Ave, 49
Missouri
New York NY, 10010 Phone: (917) 560-8024 Long Island Eagle 94 N Clinton Ave. Bayshore, NY, 01706 Phone: 631-968-2750 LUKE AND LEROY 21 7th Ave S, New York NY,10014 Phone: (212) 645-0004 NO Parking Bar 4168 Broadway @177th St. New York ,NY Phone: (212) 923-8700 MONSTER 80 Grove St, New York NY, 10014 Phone: 212-924-3558 Oscar Wilde 221 E 58th St, New York NY,10022 Phone: 212-355-3395 SplashBar 50 West 17th Street New York, NY 10011
Club Listings New York City cont. Stereo 555 W 33rd St New York NY Therapy 348 W 52nd St New York NY, 10019 Phone: 212-397-1700
Ohio Cincinnati The Dock 603 W Pete Rose Way Cincinnati OH 45202 Phone: 513-241-5623
Columbus Traxx Columbus 50 Long Street Columbus, OH43215
Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Pegasus Lounge 818 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA15222 Phone: (412) 281-2131
Austin CHARLIES 1301 Lavaca St, Austin TX, 78711 Phone: 512-474-6481
Dallas Havana Nites 4006 Cedar Springs, Dallas,TX 75219 Phone: 214-526-9494 Club 20/20 2020 Leland, Houston TX, 77003 Phone: 713-227-9667 The Brick 2525 Wycliff Ave #120 Dallas, TX 75219 Houston Bartini 1318 Westheimer Houston TX Phone; 832-443-1016
Virginia Richmond CLUB COLOURS 536 N Harrison St Richmond, VA, 23220 Phone: 804-353-9776
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