2012 – 2013 Suite Catering Menu

Suite Menu

CUSTOM PACKAGES

THE SANTA FE TRAIL

$260 ~ Serves 10 Guests Pre Event Snacks Bottomless bucket of fresh popped popcorn with assorted seasonings Dry roasted peanuts Party mix Tortilla chips with salsa

Our Signature Santa Fe Chili with Honey Cornbread Cooked all day just for you! Steak chili with shredded cheese, diced white Onions and sour cream served with fresh baked cornbread and sweet honey butter

Baja Beef and Chicken Fajitas Sliced grilled chicken breast and beef accompanied with sautéed onions and peppers, served with flour tortillas, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and salsa

Fiesta 7 Layer Dip Shredded cheddar cheese, guacamole, sour cream, black olives, green onions, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce and refried beans

Assorted Cookies and Fudge Brownies

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BUON APPETITO $150 ~ Serves 10 guests Pre Event Snacks Bottomless bucket of fresh popped popcorn with assorted seasonings Party mix Kettle cooked potato chips with French onion dip Dry roasted peanuts

IEC Chopped Vegetable Salad Cauliflower, chopped broccoli, shredded carrots, diced egg whites, yellow zucchini squash on a bed of salad mix

Breaded Ravioli Bites Cheese ravioli squares served with marinara sauce Garlic Bread Sliced bread with garlic butter and baked in the oven Baked Lasagna Fresh pasta layered with tomato sauce, ricotta and mozzarella cheese. Choose from Italian sausage, spinach, beef or cheese Assorted Cookies and Fudge Brownies

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THE OREGON TRAIL

$280 ~ Serves 10 guests Pre Event Snacks Bottomless bucket of fresh popped popcorn served with assorted seasonings Party mix Kettle potato chips with French onion dip Dry roasted peanuts

Creamy Cole Slaw Shredded cabbage with shredded carrots tossed in a creamy dressing Northwest Clam Chowder

Pork Tenderloin Rich and creamy Clam Chowder served with salty oyster crackers

Roasted Pork Tenderloin served hot on a cedar plank with herb roasted finger- ling potatoes, fruit chutney and fresh seasonal and cocktail rolls

Salmon-entrée on Plank Roasted filet of salon served hot on a cedar plank with herb roasted fingerling potatoes, dill beurre blanc, fresh seasonal vegetables and cocktail rolls

Assorted Cookies and Fudge Brownies

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ZARDA’S TAILGATE PARTY

$330 ~ Serves 10 guests

Pre Event Snacks Bottomless bucket of fresh popped popcorn with assorted seasonings Party mix Kettle cooked potato chips with French onion dip Dry roasted peanuts Creamy Cole Slaw Shredded cabbage with carrots tossed in a creamy dressing with fresh herbs Cheesy Cheddar Corn

Baked Beans

Pork Ribs

Corn slow cooked with shredded Cheddar Cheese

Slow-cooked in molasses-spiked baked beans

Baby back pork ribs smothered with Zarda’s Original BBQ sauce

Pulled Pork Seasoned pulled pork in Zarda’s BBQ sauce

Assorted Cookies and Fudge Brownies

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THE SUITE PICNIC

$260 ~ Serves 10 guests Pre Event Snacks Bottomless bucket of fresh popped popcorn with assorted seasonings Party mix Kettle cooked potato chips with French onion dip Dry roasted peanuts

The All American Hot Dog Bar Traditional all-beef hot dogs served with ketchup, mustard relish and sauerkraut

Sausage Sampler Italian Sausages, German Bratwurst, and Polish sausages grilled to perfection

Show Me Steak Burger Bar 1/2 Pound burgers grilled to perfection! Served with Blue cheese crumbles, sliced Cheddar and Swiss, fresh hamburger buns, lettuce, tomato, onions pickles, served with ketchup, mustard and mayo

Home style Red Potato Salad Red skin potato salad loaded with bacon, cheese, green onions, egg in a creamy dressing Assorted Cookies and Fudge Brownies

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FAMILY FRIENDLY FAVORITES

Party of 4 Party of 8 Party of 12

The Warm Up 1 Snack 1 Entrée 1 Dessert

2 Snacks 1 Entrée 1 Dessert

2 Snacks 2 Entrée 1 Dessert

$65 $115 $160

The Power Play $80 $126 $184

The Main Event $95 $158 $232

Snacks Bottomless Bucket of Fresh Popped Popcorn with assorted Seasonings Salted Peanuts in the Shell Tortilla Chips and Salsa Kettle Cooked Potato Chips with French Onion Dip Arena Party Mix

Entrée A Half Pound Gourmet Hamburger served with sliced Cheddar cheese and condiment bar (1 per person)

person) All Beef Hot Dog served with fresh condiment bar (1.5 Hot Dogs per

Bratwurst served with sauerkraut and fresh condiment bar (1.5 Bratwursts per person) Arena Nachos (Choose Beef or Chicken) All nacho platters served with a generous portion of tortilla chips topped with meat, jalapeños, queso, shredded lettuce, salsa, black olives and sour cream

16” Pizzas - Choice of Cheese, Pepperoni or Sausage (8 slices per pizza)

Dessert Assortment of Fresh Baked Gourmet Cookies Double Chunk Fudge Brownies Angel Food Cake with Sweet Strawberry Sauce

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SNACKS

Serves 10 guests

Sweet Kettle Corn $16

Bottomless Bucket of Fresh Popcorn $16 With assorted seasonings

Salted Peanuts in the Shell $18

Salty Pretzels $16

Gourmet Kettle Potato Chips $21

Chips ‘n Dips $55

With French Onion Dip

Potato and tortilla chips served with French onion dip, spinach and artichoke dip, espinaca dip, rotel dip and salsa

Salsa with Tortilla Chips $18 M&Ms Plain or Peanut $22

Arena Party Mix $18 Snack Attack Package $40 Includes arena party mix, salty pretzels, M&M’s (plain and peanut), salsa with tortilla chips, bottomless popcorn, kettle chips and French onion dip

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A L A CARTE ITEMS

COLD APPETIZERS ENTREES

Serves 10 guests

Fiesta 7 Layer Dip $50 Shredded Cheddar Cheese, guacamole, sour cream, black olives, green onions and refried beans

Cold Smoked Shrimp Cocktail $100 (36) Naturally smoked shrimp served with a smoky chipotle cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Three Trails Pinwheel Platters $80

Smoked Summer Sausage and Domestic Cheese Tray $90 Beef Summer Sausage, smoked cheddar cheese, spicy pepper jack cheese, and gourmet cheese balls served with hors d’oeuvre crackers

(36) Mini Pinwheels –Southwest, Turkey Club, Ham Club, & California Club

Mini Deli Sandwich Tray $72

Vegetable Tray $45 Assortment of seasonal vegetables served with Buttermilk Ranch

Bruschetta $45 Goat Cheese, diced tomatoes and fresh basil

(24) Mini sandwiches, an assortment of Ham, Turkey & Roast Beef

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A LA CARTE ITEMS HOT APPETIZERS ENTREES Serves 10 guests

Chicken Wing Party Platter $65 Choose up to three varieties, served with celery, blue cheese and ranch dressing Dry Rubbed BBQ Caribbean Jerk Teriyaki Buffalo Sweet Thai Chili Chicken Strips $50 (24) Strips of Chicken Breast Deep Fried to Perfection, served with Sweet Honey BBQ Sauce and Honey Mustard for Dipping Honey Mustard Ranch Buffalo Sweet BBQ Teriyaki Blue Cheese Spinach and Artichoke Dip $50 A creamy combination of cheese, spinach, garlic and artichoke hearts, served hot with tortilla chips

Arena Nachos $75 (Choose Beef or Chicken) All nacho platters served with a generous portion of tortilla chips topped with your choice of meat, jalapenos, queso, shredded lettuce, salsa, black olives and sour cream

Fresh Baked JUMBO Soft Pretzels $36 (6) Warm fresh baked pretzels, served with spicy and traditional mustard and spicy cheese dip Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel Basket $50 Freshly baked Bavarian pretzels, served with regular and beer cheese sauces and traditional mustard.

Itty Bitty Burger Sampler $65 (4) Ground beef Sliders topped with Cheddar Cheese, (4) Deep Fried Chicken topped with zesty Buffalo sauce and Pepper Jack cheese, (4) Zarda’s Pulled Pork served with vinegar slaw on the side Buffalo Chicken Dip $50 Chunks of grilled chicken, Franks Red Hot Sauce, ranch dressing, smoked cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese and cream cheese blended and baked to perfection! Served with a generous portion of tortilla chips Fish and Chips $50 Beer battered cod fillets on top of a bed of seasoned French fries. Served with lemon wedges, malt vinegar and tartar sauce. Strike the Puck Gourmet Mac and Cheese $35 Cavitappi noodles tossed in gourmet cheeses including Gouda and Smoked Cheddar, with Applewood smoked bacon. Slow baked and topped with Panko bread crumbs. Sure to please fans of all ages!

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A LA CARTE ITEMS

QUEEN CITY 16” PIZZA PIES Cut into 8 slices Create Your Own Pizza Pie $26 Start with a cheese pizza and pick your favorite toppings for an additional price Each Additional Topping- $1.50 Pineapple, Onions, Green Peppers, Sautéed Mushrooms, Black Olives, Extra Mozzarella, Jalapenos, Ground Beef, Pepperoni, Canadian Bacon, Italian Sausage Italian Bread Basket $20 An assortment of (6) garlic toast, (6) cheese pizza bread and (6) fresh baked Italian bread sticks served with marinara sauce for dipping Grilled Flatbread Pizzas $50 Choose any two varieties and then they will meet the grill! Barbeque Beef: burnt ends, caramelized onions, gouda cheese, and BBQ sauce Barbeque Chicken: chicken, caramelized onions, gouda cheese, and buffalo sauce Buffalo Chicken: chicken, scallions, pepper jack, bleu cheese crumbles and buffalo sauce Philly: beef, peppers, onions, pepper jack cheese and a white cheese sauce Veggie: roasted red peppers, spinach, onions, mozzarella cheese and roasted tomato sauce

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A L A CARTE ITEMS

SALADS

Serves 10 guests

Red Skin Potato Salad $22

Grilled Slap Shot Salad $30

Red skin potato salad loaded with bacon, cheese, green onions, egg in a creamy dressing

Grilled zucchini, yellow squash, portabella mushrooms and roma tomatoes on a bed of Romaine lettuce. Sprinkled with feta cheese and served with Ranch dressing

California Cobb Salad $45 Bacon, avocado, cubes of chicken breast, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, hard-boiled egg, and chives arranged on a bed of Romaine lettuce served with ranch and blue cheese dressings

Classic Caesar Salad $34 Crisp Romaine, parmesan and homemade croutons served with Caesar and Ranch dressings Add Marinated, Grilled Chicken Breast for $8 Southwest Chicken Salad $40 Salad greens, tri-colored tortilla chips, roasted corn, black beans, shredded cheese and marinated grilled chicken breast with Chipotle Ranch dressing Antipasto Salad $60 Classic Italian salad with smoked meats and garden fresh vegetables tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing

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A L A CARTE ITEMS

HOT OFF THE GRILL FAVORITES Serves 10 guests

Sausage Sampler $72 (4) Italian Sausages, (4) Authentic Wisconsin Bratwurst, (4) Spicy Polish Sausages grilled to perfection!

The All American City Hot Dog Bar $72

(12)Traditional All-beef hot dogs served with ketchup, mustard relish and Sauerkraut Gourmet Hot Dog Bar $90 (15) Our version of All-beef hot dogs taken to the next level! The Chicago style dog is served on a poppy seed bun and topped with tomato wedges, pickle spear, banana peppers. The KC BBQ dog, served on a traditional bun, is topped with pulled pork, cole slaw and bbq sauce. Last but not least, the New Jersey dog, served on a ciabatta hoagie bun, is topped with baby red potatoes, sautéed green peppers and onions. You can’t go wrong with this assortment of hot dogs! Show Me Steak Burger Bar $90

(12) Half Pound Burgers grilled to perfection! Served with Blue cheese crumbles, sliced Cheddar and Swiss, fresh baked buns, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, and served with ketchup, mustard and mayo Gourmet Steak Burger Bar $190 (12) Half Pound burgers grilled just for you! Served with generous portions of sautéed mushrooms, Applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions and chili. Add red onion, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, cheddar cheese, American and pepper jack cheese slices and your burger will be perfect! Breakaway Turkey Burger $70 Breakaway from the normal and try Our turkey burger! Ten lightly seasoned and charbroiled turkey burgers, served with gourmet buns, Swiss cheese, traditional garnishment and smoked tomato aioli

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A L A CARTE ITEMS

SANDWICHES, WRAPS AND SAMPLERS

Serves 10 guests

Zarda’s Burnt Ends $96 Burnt ends smothered with Zarda’s BBQ sauce served with gourmet buns

Downtown Delicatessen $70 Deli platter with an assortment of sliced ham, turkey and roast beef accompanied with American, Swiss and Pepper Jack cheese with mayonnaise, yellow mustard, spicy mustard, lettuce, red onion, pickle spear and tomato served with assorted mini slider rolls

Assorted Wrap Platter $80

An assortment of club salad wraps, southwestern wraps and chicken caesar wraps Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps $70 Build your own chicken wraps! Served with chicken, leaf lettuce, carrots, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, fresh ginger and traditional Asian sauces. Serves ten, so bring your game day friends! Grilled Chipotle Chicken Sandwich $70 Ten chipotle marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection! Served with gourmet buns, sliced cheeses, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and pickles. Chipotle aioli, mayonnaise and grain mustard served on the side Hat Trick Mini Taco Sampler $70 Equal portions of shredded chicken, shredded pork and beer battered cod mini tacos. Served with shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, pico de gallo and sweet chili-sriracha sauce. Bring your appetite to the ice, because you will want to try all three! Goal Line Quesadilla Sampler $ 50 Variety of beef, chicken and shredded pork mini quesadillas, lightly toasted with shredded cheddar cheese. Served with salsa, sour cream and guacamole. This will really get your taste buds fired up and ready for some action!

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CROCK POT FAVORITES

Serves 10 guests

Our Signature Santa Fe Chili with Honey Cornbread $80 Cooked all day just for you! Steak chili with shredded cheese, diced white onions and sour cream served with fresh baked corn bread and sweet honey butter

Cheesy Broccoli Soup $50 Creamy cheese soup accompanied by fresh broccoli and red peppers

Homemade Chicken and Noodle Soup $50 House made chicken and noodles

Loaded Baked Potato Soup $50 Creamy baked potato soup served with shredded cheese, chives and bacon bits

SOUP AND DELI SANDWICH BUFFET $195 Serves 10 guests All three soups plus chili combined with an assortment of mini deli sandwiches featuring, ham, turkey and roast beef, served with assorted sliced cheeses, mayo, mustard, tomato and lettuce HOMESTYLE FAVORITES $200 Serves 10 guests Home-style cooking at its best, just like Grandma makes! Build your own country style dinner brought to you plated up and ready to enjoy! Choose one entrée, potato and vegetable from the following: Entrees: Home-style pot roast, grilled rib eye, chicken fried chicken, stuffed grilled pork chop Potato: Garlic Yukon mashed potato, loaded mashed potato, sweet potato mashed Vegetable: Sautéed country green beans, cold smoked buttered corn on the cob, glazed baby carrots Includes a basket of assorted rolls

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MIDWEST CEDAR PLANKS

Oven Roasted Cedar Plank Tenderloin of Beef $210 Roasted tenderloin of beef served hot on a cedar plank with herb roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh baby vegetables, cocktail rolls and horseradish sauce

Oven Roasted Cedar Plank Salmon $150 Roasted filet of salmon served hot on a cedar plank with herb roasted fingerling potatoes, sun dried tomato relish, fresh seasonal vegetables and cocktail rolls

Oven Roasted Cedar Plank Pork Tenderloin $120 Roasted pork tenderloin served hot on a cedar plank with roasted red skin potatoes, roasted baby vegetables, cocktail rolls and whole grain mustard

Oven Roasted Cedar Plank Chicken Breast $110 Roasted chicken breast served hot on a cedar plank with roasted red skin potatoes, seasonal baby vegetables, cocktail rolls and dijonaise sauce ADDITIONAL SIDES Serves 10 guests Fried Breaded Jumbo Onion Rings $15 Zarda’s Baked Beans $ 15 Zarda’s Cheesy Corn $ 24 Creamy Cole Slaw $ 22 French Fries $15 Sweet Potato Fries $15 Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes $20 JUST FOR ONE Individual Side Salad $6

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Serves 10 guests

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DECADENT DESSERTS

(12) Assorted cookies - baked fresh daily

(12) Fudge Chunk Brownies

Gourmet Cookie Platter $26

Double Fudge Chunk Brownies $26

Cookie and Fudge Brownie Platter $32

Lemon Bars $29 (8) Assortment of Gourmet Cookies and (8) Double Chunk Fudge Brownies

(12) Sweet and Tangy bars topped with powdered sugar Chocolate Raspberry Dessert Bars $27

Raspberry Cheesecake Swirl $27 (12) Tempting and tasty! Rich chocolate accompanied with raspberry fillings!

(12) Sweet shortbread swirled with raspberry filling

Oreo Cookie Dessert Bar $27 (12) Dreamy layers of white chocolate, dark chocolate and loaded with America’s favorite cookie Angel Food Cake $27 Feathery, light angel food cake topped with fresh strawberries and a sweet strawberry sauce GOURMET DESSERTS Frannie Franks Coffee Cakes $45 A delectable, scrumptious feel of cinnamon sweet goodness and so deliciously moist, plus locally made! Each slice features a cinnamon-ribbon layer with a crumb topping. You have never tasted coffee cake like this! Choose from original cinnamon, chocolate chip or pumpkin Galaxy Dessert Bites $60 A generous portion of Banana Foster Bites, Cheese Cake Bites and Brownie Bites fried to perfection and served with Strawberry, marshmallow, white chocolate and chocolate dipping sauces. Guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth! Rice Krispy Treats $45 Traditional Rice Krispy Treats with a twist! Choose from either milk chocolate sauce or white chocolate sauce and two of the following toppings: chopped peanuts, M&M pieces, toffee, Reese’s pieces, Butterfinger or Oreo cookie pieces

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BEVERAGES

DOMESTIC BEER By the 6 pack Budweiser $22 Bud Light $22 Bud Select $22 Michelob Ultra $22 Miller Lite $22 Coors Lite $22

SOFT DRINKS By the 6 pack Pepsi $12 Diet Pepsi $12 Sierra Mist $12 Mountain Dew $12 Mug Root Beer $12 Lemonade $12 Dr. Pepper $12 Diet Dr. Pepper $12 Aquafina Water $14

PREMIUM BEER By the 6 pack Corona $24 Corona Light $24 Land Shark $24 Heineken $24 Guinness Stout $26 Stella Artois $26 Blue Moon $26 Boulevard Wheat $24 Boulevard Pale $24 Leinenkugel Red $28 Labatt Blue $28

JUICES AND MIXERS Orange Juice $14

Cranberry Juice $14 Pineapple Juice $14 Club Soda $12 Tonic Water $12 Sweet and Sour $14 Zing Zang Bloody Mary Mix $14 Fresh Brewed Iced Tea $14

SPECIALITY AND MALT BEVERAGES By the 6 pack Smirnoff Ice $24 Mike’s Hard Lemonade $24 Mike’s Hard Cranberry Lemonade $24

HOT BEVERAGES 10-cup Airpot Caffeinated Coffee $18 Decaffeinated Coffee $18 Hot Chocolate $18

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BEVERAGES

VODKA By the .750 ml Smirnoff $45 Absolut $65 Grey Goose $72

CORDIALS Bailey’s Original Irish Cream $50

GIN Tanqueray $60 Bombay $60 Bombay Sapphire $65

WINES

Vendange Chardonnay $22 La Terre Chardonnay $25 Caposaldo Pinot Grigio $26

WHITE WINES

WHISKEY Jim Beam $40 Jameson Irish Whiskey $50 Jack Daniels $55 Crown Royal $60

RED WINES

SCOTCH Chivas Regal $75 Glenlivet $85

Vendange Cabernet $22 Rancho Zabacco Red Zinfandel $27 Ravenswood Merlot $27 Haymen & Hill Cabernet $28

BLUSH WINES Vendange White Zinfandel $21

RUM Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum $40 Bacardi Lite $45

TEQUILA Jose Cuervo Gold $55 Patron Anejo $75

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Advanced Food Ordering Suite ordering should be placed by 2 p.m., 4 days prior to event.

Orders placed after that time must select from the Event Day Menu only.

We ask that you notify us as soon as possible of any cancellations. Orders cancelled at least 3 days prior to the event will not be charged. Orders canceled within 48 hours will be charged 50% of the estimated costs.

Be the MVP - Drink Responsibly To maintain compliance with rules and regulations set forth by the State of Missouri, we ask that you adhere to the following:

- It is the responsibility of the Suite holder or their representative to monitor and control alcohol consumption within the suite.

- Minors under the age of 21, by law, are not permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.

- It is unlawful to serve alcoholic beverages to anyone that appears to be intoxicated.

Menus In addition to our printed Suite Menus, we will do our best to accommodate any special requests. Please contact our catering department at [email protected] with any special requests. Please be aware that no outside food or beverages are allowed into the facility and that no food or beverage can leave the premises.

Security

Hours of Operation Generally the suite doors will open 1-1½ hours prior to the event and will remain open ½ hour after the conclusion of the event.

The Independence Events Center cannot be responsible for lost or misplaced property left unattended in the suite.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Payment Procedure A 19% service charge and an 8.60% Sales Tax will be added to all orders. We require a credit card along with a list of authorized signatures when placing food and beverage orders on game days.

Suite holders may choose to provide an alternate credit card or pay cash in lieu of credit card on file.

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Suite attendants are provided to assist you on event day. Personal suite attendants and bartenders are available upon request. Please notify the Independence Events Center of your request four business days prior to the event. A fee of $100 will be applied for each attendant or bartender requested.

Special Event Catering The Independence Events facility is a full service premier banquet facility. Our facility is available year round for events, meetings, weddings, awards banquets, graduations and any special occasion you have.

For more information and a complete catering menu please contact the Independence Events Center at [email protected].

Suite Staffing

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