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1 AUGUST 2016 — monday

CENTRAL:
• Poetry Express presents Diane Moomey, plus an open reading, hosted by Jan Dedrick, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)
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• Poets! reading presents a featured poet, followed by an open mic, Bird & Beckett Books & Records, 653 Chenery Street, Glen Park, San Francisco, 7:00-9:00 (415/586-3733, www.birdbeckett.com)
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2 AUGUST 2016 — tuesday

NORTH:
• Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show features John Krajewski, Paula Weinberger, Dawn McGuire, and Jim Pellegrin, hosted by Barbara Brooks, Novato Library, 1720 Novato Boulevard, Novato, free, 7:00 (415/473-2050, events@marinpoetrycenter.org, www.marinpoetrycenter.org)
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3 AUGUST 2016 — wednesday

CENTRAL:
• Sixth annual POETS 11 Branch Readings are held in neighborhoods all over San Francisco, local contributors selected from a citywide Friends of the San Francisco Public Library poetry contest will read, curated by FSPL Poet-in-Residence Jack Hirschman, General Floor Area, Mission Branch Library, 300 Bartlett Street, San Francisco, 6:30-7:30 (415/355-2800, katherine.jardine@frieendssfpl.org, www.friendssfpl.org)
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EAST:
• Poetry Night Reading Series presents featured poets, open mic follows with five-minute/two-poem limit, whichever is shorter, hosted by Dr. Andy Jones, Poet Laureate of the City of Davis, John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st Street, Davis, free, 8:00-10:00 (www.poetryindavis.com)
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4 AUGUST 2016 — thursday

CENTRAL:
• Thursday at Readers Poetry Series presents Julie Rogers and Adrian Arias, curated by Jack Hirschman, Readers Bookstore, Building C, South End, Fort Mason Center, off Marina Blvd. at Buchanan Street, San Francisco, 6:30 (415/626-7500, katherine.jardine@frieendssfpl.org, www.friendssfpl.org)
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NORTH:
• Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show features Linda Lancione, Patricia McCaron, Janis Seagrave, Doreen Stock, Elizabeth Underwood, and Susan Browne, hosted by Meryl Natchez, O'Hanlon Center for the Arts, 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, free, 7:00 (415/388-4331, events@marinpoetrycenter.org, www.marinpoetrycenter.org)
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5 AUGUST 2016 — friday

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6 AUGUST 2016 — saturday

EAST:
• Hayward Area Historical Society and the B Street Writers present an Evening of Community Readings with South Texan Beat poet P.W. Covington and local East Bay authors reading from original works of poetry, memoir, short stories, and novels, plus a special appearance from Bruce Roberts, Poet Laureate of Hayward, emcee A.T. Stevens, dinner available for purchase from the Cannery Café, $7 for event tickets (cash/check only), doors open 6:00, program begins 7:00 (510/386-8343, lgbradford@yahoo.com)
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7 AUGUST 2016 — sunday

CENTRAL:
• Poetry Flash presents a poetry reading by Judy Halebsky and Nina Lindsay, request ASL interpreters one week in advance from editor@poetryflash.org, wheelchair accessible, Diesel, A Bookstore, 5433 College Avenue, Oakland, 3:00 (510/653-9965, dieselbookstore.com)
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EAST:
• Writing workshop with Texas Beat poet P.W. Covington, "Mindfulness & Writing: Mind Full vs. Mindful," in conjunction with the B Street Writers Collective of Hayward, this workshop combines mindfulness mediation, Zen writing, guided imagery, and sensory awareness; Covington's work has a Beat lineage, and has been described as "the hop inside of all of us on our worst day," Kin Café, 1019 B Street, Hayward, $25 registration online through Brown Paper tickets by August 5, or $35 at the door if space available, 1:00-3:00 (510/386-8343, lgbradford@yahoo.com, www.bswcworkshop.brownpapertickets.com)
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8 AUGUST 2016 — monday

CENTRAL:
• Poetry Express presents a featured reader, plus an open reading, hosted by Jim Barnard, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)
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9 AUGUST 2016 — tuesday

NORTH:
• Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show features C. B. Follett, Susan Gunter, Diana Lyster, Susan Terris, Patrice Warrender, and Jacalyn Hallerberg, hosted by Paula Weinberger, Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Street, San Rafael, free, 7:00 (415/485-3326, events@marinpoetrycenter.org, www.marinpoetrycenter.org)
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10 AUGUST 2016 — wednesday

CENTRAL:
• Sixth annual POETS 11 Branch Readings are held in neighborhoods all over San Francisco, local contributors selected from a citywide Friends of the San Francisco Public Library poetry contest will read, curated by FSPL Poet-in-Residence Jack Hirschman, General Floor Area, Ocean View Branch Library, 345 Randolph Street, San Francisco, 6:30-7:30 (415/355-5615, katherine.jardine@frieendssfpl.org, www.friendssfpl.org)
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11 AUGUST 2016 — thursday

CENTRAL:
• Thursday at Readers Poetry Series presents Mahnaz Badihian and Jennifer Barone, curated by Jack Hirschman, Readers Bookstore, Building C, South End, Fort Mason Center, off Marina Blvd. at Buchanan Street, San Francisco, 6:30 (415/626-7500, katherine.jardine@frieendssfpl.org, www.friendssfpl.org)
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• The Poetry Circle monthly participation-based reading, bring original work or poems from any person, period, or place, Claremont Branch Library, 2940 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, free, 6:30 (510/981-6820, www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/events/poetry-circle)
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• Sixth annual POETS 11 Branch Readings are held in neighborhoods all over San Francisco, local contributors selected from a citywide Friends of the San Francisco Public Library poetry contest will read, curated by FSPL Poet-in-Residence Jack Hirschman, Meeting Room, Bayview Branch Library, 5075 Third Street, San Francisco, 6:30-7:30 (415/355-5757, katherine.jardine@frieendssfpl.org, www.friendssfpl.org)
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NORTH:
• Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show features Gail Entrekin, Martin Hickel, Marvin R. Hiemstra, Bill Noble, Susan Robinson, and Paul Watsky, hosted by Mark Meierding, Dance Palace, 503 B Street, Point Reyes Station, free, 7:00 (415/663-1075, events@marinpoetrycenter.org, www.marinpoetrycenter.org)
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• Why There Are Words award-winning literary reading series features short story writer Nancy Au; short-story writer and poet Andrea Kneeland, How to Pose for Hustler; writer/editor Janice Lee, Reconsolidation; poet/performer Richard Loranger, Sudden Windows; storywriter and radio podcast producer Sue Mell; novelist and editor Alexandra Naughton, American Mary; poet Jesse Prado, I've Been On Tumblr; poet Natasha Saje, Vivarium; every second Thursday of the month, curated by founder Peg Alford Fursell, Studio 333, 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito, $10, doors open 7:00, reading 7:15 (www.whytherearewords.com.com)
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12 AUGUST 2016 — friday

CENTRAL:
• Nomadic Press presents a reading with Frederick Speers, publisher of Jam Tarts, and Jessica Mejía, organizer of the For y Canto Literary Festival, with music by Poise, wine and coffee, Nomadic Press, 2926 Foothill Blvd., #1, Oakland, donations, no one turned away for lack of funds, street parking or park at the Walgreens a block away, 7:00 (Facebook.com/NomadicPress)
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13 AUGUST 2016 — saturday

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14 AUGUST 2016 — sunday

CENTRAL:
• Valona Deli presents a Sixteen Rivers poetry reading by Rosa Lane, Tiller North, and Nina Lindsay, Because, open mic follows, hosted by Connie Post, Terry Henry Jazz Trio performs after poetry, Valona Deli, 1323 Pomona Street, Crockett, reading 3:00, open mic 4:00 (510/787-2022)
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15 AUGUST 2016 — monday

CENTRAL:
• San Francisco Open Mic Poetry Podcast TV, featured poetry reading by Rafael Jesús González, with hosts John Rhodes and Clara Hsu, all guests will have a chance to be on the open mic to Youtube.com, and will be part of the live audience for the TV show, Clarion Music Center, 816 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, 6:00-9:00
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• Poetry Express presents Marty Williams, plus an open reading, hosted by Bruce Bagnell, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)
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EAST:
• Sacramento Poetry Center presents Hot Poetry in the Park, Sam Pierstorff reads, last season he was a contestant on NBC's American Ninja Warrior, certifying him as the world's first Ninja Poet, open mic follows, with host Bethanie Humphreys, Fremont Park, 1515 Q Street (at 16th and Q Streets), Sacramento, free, 7:00 (www.sacramentopoetrycenter.com)
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16 AUGUST 2016 — tuesday

NORTH:
• Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show features Sy Margaret Baldwin, Trout Black, Beverly Burch, and Katherine Crawford, hosted by Paula Weinberger, Rebound Bookstore, 1611 4th Street, San Rafael, free, 7:00 (415/482-0550, events@marinpoetrycenter.org, www.marinpoetrycenter.org)
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17 AUGUST 2016 — wednesday

EAST:
• Poetry reading by Geoffrey Nutter, Cities at Dawn, and Crawdad Nelson, hosted by Tim Kahl, Sacramento Poetry Center, 1719 25th Street, Sacramento, 7:30 (916/240-1897, www.sacramentopoetrycenter.com)
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18 AUGUST 2016 — thursday

CENTRAL:
• Thursday at Readers Poetry Series presents Sarah Page and Jorge Molina, curated by Jack Hirschman, Readers Bookstore, Building C, South End, Fort Mason Center, off Marina Blvd. at Buchanan Street, San Francisco, 6:30 (415/626-7500, katherine.jardine@frieendssfpl.org, www.friendssfpl.org)
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NORTH:
• Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Improv Reading Series features Claire Blotter, hosted by blake more, reading begins with live jazz by local musicians and an open mic with jazz improv, 215 Main Pub, 215 Main Street, Point Arena, free, 7:30 (707/884-9189, blake@snakelyone.com, www.facebook.com/215main)
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• Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show features Donna Emerson, Ken Haas, Janet Jennings, Connie Post, Dave Seter, and Sandy Scull, hosted by Andy Plumb, Larkspur Library, 400 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur, free, 7:00 (415/927-5005, events@marinpoetrycenter.org, www.marinpoetrycenter.org)
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• Writers Forum presents "Write Yourself into Existence," a workshop on writing memoir with Norma Watkins, Ph.D. and Creative Writing teacher, who will also discuss ways of turning your life stories into fiction, bring paper and pen, Petaluma Community Center, 320 No. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, $15 at the door, 6:30-8:30 (www.thewritespot.us)
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EAST:
• Poetry Night Reading Series features Timothy Nutter, open mic follows with five-minute/two-poem limit, whichever is shorter, hosted by Dr. Andy Jones, Poet Laureate of the City of Davis, John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st Street, Davis, free, 8:00-10:00 (www.poetryindavis.com)
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19 AUGUST 2016 — friday

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20 AUGUST 2016 — saturday

CENTRAL:
• Book launch and poetry reading with Floyd Salas, Highrunning Heart, and George Wallace, A Simple Blues with a Few Intangibles, party follows at a private home, Art House Gallery & Cultural Center, 2905 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, $5-$10, 3:00-5:00 (510/472-3170)
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EAST:
• Sacramento Voices poetry reading by Wendy Williams and Carol Louise Moon, hosted by Phillip Larrea, Sacramento Poetry Center, 1719 25th Street, Sacramento, 4:30 (916/240-1897, www.sacramentopoetrycenter.com)
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21 AUGUST 2016 — sunday

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22 AUGUST 2016 — monday

CENTRAL:
• Poetry Express presents an open reading on the writing prompt "My Body Says…."; Prompt Nights "the group nominates a work which then is eligible for publication in our online magazine at the end of the year," hosted by Liz Alford, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)
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EAST:
• Eco-poetry with poet Joshua McKinney and his students, hosted by Tim Kahl, Sacramento Poetry Center, 1719 25th Street, Sacramento, 7:30 (916/240-1897, www.sacramentopoetrycenter.com)
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23 AUGUST 2016 — tuesday

CENTRAL:
• Poetry Writing with instructor, poet Sharon Coleman, MA, MFA, at Berkeley City College is an inclusive and diverse multilevel class—with a different reading list and emphasis for each level, an excellent way to jump start your writing or prepare for transferring to a BA or MFA program—the program has launched many writers, class visits by published poets; if you haven't taken at class in the Peralta district, go to the college and ask for a student ambassador to help you—bypass the English 1A pre-rec by filling out a Pre-rec Waiver form; class name: English 91, 92, 93, 94, sign up right away, students can sign up a week after class begins on August 23, Tuesday evenings, $138 for seventeen weeks, Berkeley City College, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley, half block from BART and buses, 6:30-9:20 (if you need help to sign up, email: scoleman@peralta.edu, www.berkeleycitycollege.edu)
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NORTH:
• Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show features Francesca Bell, Greg Mahrer, True Heitz, Susan Zemer, Angelika Quirk, and Christina Hutchins, hosted by Meryl Natchez, Fairfax Library, 2097 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax, free, 7:00 (415/453-8151, events@marinpoetrycenter.org, www.marinpoetrycenter.org)
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24 AUGUST 2016 — wednesday

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25 AUGUST 2016 — thursday

CENTRAL:
• Thursday at Readers Poetry Series presents Anita Cruz and John Landry, curated by Jack Hirschman, Readers Bookstore, Building C, South End, Fort Mason Center, off Marina Blvd. at Buchanan Street, San Francisco, 6:30 (415/626-7500, katherine.jardine@frieendssfpl.org, www.friendssfpl.org)
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NORTH:
• Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show features Jodi L. Hottel, Diana Lang, Kathleen McClung, Stephanie Moore, and Sara Tolchin, hosted by Calvin Ahlgren, Falkirk Cultural Center, 1408 Mission Street, San Rafael, free, 7:00 (415/485-3326, events@marinpoetrycenter.org, www.marinpoetrycenter.org)
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26 AUGUST 2016 — friday

CENTRAL:
• Closing reception for the exhibition, "A Home For the Homeless: Artists and Poets in Search of An Answer" on view August 2-31, a provocative response to the homeless crisis with art, photography, poetry, and critiques, featuring photography by Joe Ramos and Cammie Toloui, installations by the Undercover collective with video by Sietske Tjallingii, art by Kate Akimbo, painting by Annice Jacoby, graphics from WRAP archive including work by Patrick Piazza, Art Hazelwood, Veronica Solis, Ronnie Goodman, and poems by Jack Hirschman, Alejandro Murguía, Alessandra Bava, Tony Robles, Norman Zelaya, Cesar Love, Virginia Barrett, Michael Koch, Yevgeny Yevtushenko and others, closing reception features live printing with master graphic community artists incuding Patrick Piazza, Txutuo Perez, Art Hazelwood, and more, this gathering will also include a participatory performance event offering five minutes on a "Soapbox," Alley Cat Books & Gallery, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, 6:00-9:00 (information: 415/824-1761, or jordan@alleycatbookshop.com)
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27 AUGUST 2016 — saturday

CENTRAL:
• "Editing Literary Arts Journals" with poet and Poetry Flash contributing editor Sharon Coleman, MA, MFA, at Berkeley City College, learn the processes for creating a literary arts journal or zine or anthology; look at selection criteria for literature and art, sequencing, articulating and advocating opinions, copyediting, organizational structures, group dynamics, copyright law, dealing with writers and artists, journal design, typography, writing press releases, promotion, distribution, collaboration, event planning, fund raising, grant writing, and more, sign up now for English 120 (42405) with Sharon Coleman, students can sign up a week after class begins on August 27, meets two Saturdays a month, Berkeley City College, 2050 Center Street, Berkeley, half block from BART and buses, 10:00 a.m.-noon (if you need help to sign up, email: scoleman@peralta.edu, www.berkeleycitycollege.edu)
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• Poetry reading by Marvin R. Heimstra and Philip Zimmerman, aka Zebulon, open mic with a three-minute limit follows, Florey's Book Company, 2129 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica, 7:30-9:30 (650/355-8811, floreysbooks.blogspot.com)
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EAST:
• Poetry Workshop Celebratory Reading and Open Mic, hosted by Rhony Bhopla, bring your favorite poem to share, refreshments, Valley Hi-North Laguna Library, 7400 Imagination Parkway, Sacramento, 2:00-4:00 (916/240-1897, www.sacramentopoetrycenter.com)
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28 AUGUST 2016 — sunday

EAST:
• "To Get It Right," a reading celebrating the legacy of the late poet Annie Menebroker, co-sponsored by the Sacramento Poetry Center, with participants Kathryn Hohlwein, Doc Kennedy, Neeli Cherkovski, Bill Gainer, Mary Zeppa, Martha Ann Blackman, Laverne and Carol Frith, Stan Zumbiel, Mikey and Eva West, Proxy Moon, and more, California Stage, 2509 R Street, Sacramento, 5:30-8:30 (www.sacramentopoetrycenter.com)
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29 AUGUST 2016 — monday

CENTRAL:
• Poetry Express presents Maverick Night, an open reading on the writing prompt "Favorite Poet and your imitation"; "the group nominates a work which then is eligible for publication in our online magazine at the end of the year," Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)
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• Bay Area Generations presents writers of different generations in pairs, through its submission-based reading series, this event Kim Shuck with Bill Vartnaw, D. Jayne McPherson and Clive Matson, Aliya Charney and Ellen Woods, Chris Warren Smith and Gary Turchin, Roopa Ramamoorthi and Sharon Metzler Dow, musical guest Gi Markito, guest curator Jamey Genna, full bar, Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, $7, admission with chapbook of readers $10, doors open 7:00, show 7:30 (bayareagenerations.com)
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EAST:
• Benefit poetry reading for the Wellspring Women's Center with Jeff Knorr, Sean King, and the Straight Out Scribes, hosted by Dennis Hock, Wellspring Women's Center, 3414 4th Avenue, Sacramento, 7:00 (www.sacramentopoetrycenter.com)
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30 AUGUST 2016 — tuesday

NORTH:
• Marin Poetry Center Summer Traveling Show features Joan Baranow, Claire Blotter, Melanie Maier, Gabrielle Rilleau, Charlotte Schmid, and Rhodes Young, hosted by Jean Hawkins Sublett, Mill Valley Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, free, 7:00 (415/388-4033, events@marinpoetrycenter.org, www.marinpoetrycenter.org)
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31 AUGUST 2016 — wednesday

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