Without restaurants, waiters would purposelessly wander parks all day, folding swans out of actual swans. Keep their hands occupied with this Groupon.

$10 for $20 Worth of American Fare

The menu includes a spinach-and-artichoke dip starter ($6.99), Mediterranean pasta with feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes ($10.99+), chicken pot pie ($9.99), and a 10-ounce bone-in pork chop topped with bourbon glaze ($13.99).

Nick & Tom's Restaurant & Bar

Street lamp-style lanterns rise from the wooden shoulders of burgundy booths, casting low light over the casual eatery. Round six-top tables accommodate larger groups who come to Nick & Tom's Restaurant & Bar to enjoy conversation over meals brimming with homestyle comfort.

Steaming entrees include chicken pot pie, char-grilled flatiron steak, and pork chops glistening with bourbon glaze. Half-pound burgers support mini piles of melted cheese, olive relish, and sauteed mushrooms, and creamy alfredo pasta supports the incessant practice schedules of competitive baton twirlers.

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Frozen yogurt is a guilt-free treat, like a rerun of Cops in which all the criminals learned a lesson and later became librarians. Tell your taste buds to "freeze!" with this Groupon.

$10 for Four 10-Ounce Frozen Yogurts ($22 Value)

With a punch card valid for four cups of frozen yogurt, sample self-serve flavors such as red velvet cheesecake and peach mango topped with fresh fruit and candy crumbles. See the full menu.

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If they can peel their eyes away from the bright-orange walls and lime-green cafe chairs, first-time visitors to fave will be struck by the unusual flavors of yogurt that pump from the shop's self-serve machines. Red velvet and blueberry acai are just some of the menu's not-so-common selections. Fresh fruits and candies such as Oreos, brownie bits and Heath bar pieces pile atop the swirled peaks, transforming each into a healthful snack or decadent dessert.

Innovative flavors are not all that sets fave apart from other yogurt shops: the cafe also stuffs hot crepes with sweet and savory fillings such as chocolate, bananas, and barbecued chicken. Guests seated in the lounge can enjoy smoothies and steamy coffee drinks, while those on the patio outside can garnish their bubble teas with one of the massive overhead umbrellas.

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Ziplining is an exhilarating way to enjoy aerial views of nature without sucking on a helium tank until you get really big and drift away. Float above treetops with this Groupon.

$40 for a Guided Zipline Tour ($70 Value)

Zipliners reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour as they plunge down the course's two zipline segments and safely cross precarious swinging bridges while snug in a half-body swing harness. Participants begin their adventure with basic zipline instruction from their guide, who leads them through each step of the course from initial tree ascent to the final bridge crossing.

Dagaz Acres

Amid leafy branches and between gently swaying trees, human beings soar through the air. Dagaz Acres' eco-adventure zipline course lets children, adults, and adult-size children explore woodland canopies up to 70 feet high, and staff ensures that participants glide snugly in their half-body swing harnesses. Adventurers plunge through seven dual ziplines strung over 23 acres of ground and ravines, three canopy-level ziplines, and two bridges. One bridge is a Burma bridge built with varying types of rope, and the other is a plank construction pirate bridge that stretches 90 feet and swings over a ravine to discourage motorcycle-chase sequences. Dagaz Acres' staff members spread their love of outdoors learning to team-building and leadership exercises held in single-day and overnight programs. They train athletic teams and office groups through ground exercises and on a low-challenge ropes course, which allows participants to engage in physical challenges without the added risk of a bird nesting in their hair. The company reflects this passion in its name, Dagaz, which is derived from a Nordic rune meaning "transformational breakthrough change." Staffers enable others to change through adventure as they design, build, and maintain zipline and ropes courses elsewhere through Dagaz Acres Management Inc. construction division.

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Star athletes thrive during the peak of heated competition, which is why most college bowl games are held in volcanoes. Stretch the limits of your limbs with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $29 for 10 classes (a $140 value) $49 for 20 classes (a $280 value)

Ninety-minute sweat sessions incorporate the 26-posture routine designed by Bikram founder Bikram Choudhury and accommodate practitioners of all experience levels, as the room's 105-degree heat helps melt even the stiffest muscles into healing stretches. Click here for the class schedule.

Cincinnati Bikram Yoga

At Cincinnati Bikram Yoga, students of all experience levels are introduced to the 26-posture routine designed by practice founder Bikram Choudhury. Each class is held in a studio heated to a balmy 105-degrees, which helps melt even the stiffest muscles into healing stretches. This toasty atmosphere helps students cleanse their bodies of toxins as they twist, bend, and balance their way through each pose and breathing exercise, sending a fresh batch of oxygen pumping towards every organ, tendon, and gland. It also facilitates deeper stretches since the muscles are always kept warm, and boasts benefits ranging from increased stamina and stress reduction to better flexibility and balance.

Because the practice is known for turning students' inhibitions into salty floor puddles over the span of 90 minutes, Cincinnati Bikram Yoga is equipped with men's and women's showers, though students are advised to bring their own mats, washcloths, water, and emergency cacti.

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Modern B&B in the Heart of Ohio Amish Country

Holmes County, Ohio, is home to the world's largest Amish community, a culture that eschews modern technology in search of a simpler lifestyle. Consequently, the region feels even more separate from city life than other rural areas, a trait that makes it especially attractive to some. The Inn at Honey Run embraces this ethos while still offering an onsite spa, an upscale restaurant, and other comforts you'd expect from a luxury boutique hotel.

The Inn at Honey Run's aesthetic is a far cry from the earthy farmhouses just a few miles away. Bucolic yet refined decor covers both the lobby and the guest rooms with wreaths of sinewy dried vines and local artwork made of wrought iron and polished wood. Several Select rooms occupy upper floors, where treetops are visible through reading nooks' skylights. Alternatively, Honeycomb rooms are built into a hillside and come with a secluded outdoor patio.

Every morning, guests gather at Tarragon, the Inn's upscale yet casual restaurant, for a continental breakfast of fresh fruit, yogurt, and house-made muffins and pastries. For lunch and dinner, Executive Chef Scott Fetty draws on his training and uses seasonal, local ingredients to craft upscale American cuisine.

At the onsite Spa at Honey Run, sip on flowering tea before a massage, facial treatment, or body treatment that uses 100% organic oils and scrubs. The hiking trails that crisscross the property are another source of relaxation, passing through meadows and forests and along burbling brooks. For an additional fee of $125, the inn will arrange an authentic Amish-country buggy ride around the surrounding hills.

Holmes County, OH: Bucolic Farmland Rich in Amish Tradition

Located about 80 miles south of Cleveland, Holmes County's rolling countryside is rife with farms and stores, as well as a few tourist attractions. See the Amish lifestyle up close at The Farm at Walnut Creek, which also houses exotic creatures such as giraffes, camels, and kangaroos alongside regional animals like cattle, horses, sheep, and goats. The Holmes County Trail follows 29 miles of former railroad lines, from nearby Killbuck to Fredericksburg, with 15 paved miles accommodating Amish buggies and bicycles.

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Findlay Market is a Cincinnati staple, and thanks to today's deal from Basil Bears, you can bring a taste of the market to your home-cooked meals. For $39, you and a friend can take part in a Thai cooking class (regularly $80), or pay $99 to bring a whole basket of pals for a six-person class (regularly $240). You can attend a weekday session at Findlay Market or make it a weekend affair at the Main Street location in the Art Gallery District. Chef Dan will share his skills in a 90-minute cooking class teaching students how to make Thai spring rolls and three of the most popular Thai curries -- yellow paneng, red massaman, and green. You'll even head home toting a bag with spring roll wrappers, rice noodles, coconut milk, curry spices, and a DVD to continue your edible education -- all you'll need from the market is the chicken and veggies.

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Bowling is a model for interpersonal relationships-the ball is your scream and the pins are other people's opinions. Make a striking statement with this Groupon.

$30 for a Bowling Party for Up to Six (Up to $96.10 Value)

The bowling party includes the following:

Two hours of bowling Shoe rental for each guest A cheese pizza A pitcher of soda

Cherry Grove Lanes

Cherry Grove Lanes embraces the changing of the seasons with both indoor and outdoor areas dedicated to group recreation. During the warmer months, the alley raises the nets on seven sand volleyball courts. Primed for nighttime play, the well-lit courts rest beside an open-air lounge that accommodates groups with colorful parasols, shaded tables, and ample room for airborne chest bumps.

Indoors, Cherry Grove Lanes provides solace from summertime sweats and wintertime gusts with 34 synthetic bowling lanes and a pub equipped with dartboards and pool tables. The lanes host fall and summer leagues for adults, seniors, and children, as well as bowling instruction from four-time PBA national titlist Brian Himmler. The staff also fires up sandwiches, appetizers, and pizza to prevent guests from cracking open bowling balls in hopes of reaching the tasty nougat cores.

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If the recent one-year anniversary of a certain stately couple has intensified your cravings for high culture, appease your appetite for British experiences with today's deal from Mrs. Teapots Tea Room. Pay $10 for $20 to spend on food and non-alcoholic drinks at this English-inspired cafe in historic Bellevue. Sample a selection of domestic and imported teas poured into vintage cups; then, order from a menu that features made-from-scratch soups; hearty salads topped with cranberries, crisp bacon, or other fresh ingredients; and turkey, ham, or chicken gourmet sandwiches served on flaky croissants. When you stop in for lunch on a Tuesday through Saturday, you'll celebrate that royal anniversary in style without having to pay a princely sum.

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All-Inclusive Resort on the Caribbean Sea with Trapeze Lessons and Eclectic Dining

At Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, "all-inclusive resort" means much more than unlimited dinners and mai tais. Right in between the beach and the resort, you can learn how to trapeze at an open-air training facility surrounded by netting. Head up to the trapeze platform for a free lesson, and you can see the Caribbean Sea stretch out for miles right next to the resort's private, 5,000-foot stretch of pristine golden beach lined with palapas below.

The trapeze lesson is one of many ways the resort goes beyond the typical all-inclusive experience. When you're not relaxing at the beach, the all-inclusive plan frees you up to try a scuba-diving lesson, take yoga classes, climb a rock wall in the gym, or take in some live entertainment.

The beachfront resort is spread out like a small village, lined with flagstone pathways, landscaped gardens, three pools, and a shady coral stone grotto. At night, you can stop by the discotheque and dance to spicy meringue music, or head to the theater to enjoy a live performance of musicals such as Moulin Rouge or Cabaret. As the night winds down, stop for a midnight snack at the 24-hour pizzeria.

Guests can enjoy unlimited food and drinks from five restaurants and four bars, including La Terraza, a breakfast, lunch, and dinner spot that serves an international buffet. You can get a nice view of the sunset on the waterfront patio of La Roca Grill, which serves tropical cocktails and fried calamari.

Beachfront bungalows are located steps from the ocean, so guests can fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves and the squeals of dolphins watching horror films.

Bayahibe, Dominican Republic: Renowned Scuba Diving with White-Sand Beaches

Bayahibe is situated on the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic on the shore of the Caribbean Sea. The former fishing village remained relatively untouched by tourism until the late 1990s, when it became known for its white-sand beaches and scuba-diving sites, but it still has a tucked-away feel.

For diving and snorkeling, it's worth it to take a trip to Saona Island, an uninhabited nature reserve located just off the mainland. Tour operators on catamarans and motorboats will drop you around the area's sandbars and shipwrecks, which overflow with brightly colored fish.

About 20 miles (32 km) from the hotel, the cobblestone streets of Altos de Chavon are lined with artists' studios, galleries, and quaint cafes. The European-inspired village is also home to a 5,000-seat amphitheater, which has featured headlining shows from legendary artists including Frank Sinatra and Shakira.

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You don't need to brandish a badge for folks to respect your authority when it comes to the laws of perfect pizza. Just look to today's deal from N.Y.P.D. Pizza Delivery for proof: Pay $14 for one extra-large pizza with any two regular toppings, as well as 18 wings, for carryout (a $29 value). Order from one of three area locations, put your siren on, and speed over to pick up your order. Each 16-inch, extra-large 'za begins with freshly made dough, a slathering of sauce, and felony quantities of 100% pure Wisconsin cheese -- a recipe perfected over the past quarter century. Pick up fresh toppings, from your usual suspects to the likes of pineapple and jalapeño; or, bring backup with pepperoni, Italian sausage, or bacon. Your regular or boneless wing squad comes sauced in your choice of mild or hot Buffalo, hickory barbecue, or garlic butter. You have the right to remain silent while you chow down.

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Historic B & B with Park Views and Fine Southern Cuisine

Kentucky's Bluegrass Region is the textbook image of idyllic farmland-a landscape of rolling hills divided by rail fences into orchards, wineries, and horse pastures. In 1926, the Cleveland Orphanage Institution decided it was the perfect setting for educating children. They rebuilt the Cleveland Home as a Dutch Colonial Revival building, providing plenty of room for kids to run around. Today, it's become The Woodford Inn, a stately, red brick structure listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Bruce and Linda Parker, two restaurateurs-turned-innkeepers, keep the place as welcoming as ever with warm hospitality and home-cooked southern fare.

The onsite Addie's Restaurant and Bar is named after Linda's mother, who used to prepare her family's large Sunday dinners. The restaurant serves local specialties such as the Hot Brown sandwich ($12) with roast turkey and country ham in cheesy mornay sauce. An equally hearty breakfast often includes pancakes, bacon, and omelets, all served from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. You can dine inside, where paintings of racehorses line the walls, or head out to the patio, which is flanked by grassy lawns and conifers. There's also a front porch, outfitted in classic southern fashion with rocking chairs and hanging ferns.

Inside, many of the inn's 10 guest rooms overlook the neighboring Woodford County Park. Though no two rooms are identical, all boast Tempur-Pedic mattresses, ornately carved headboards, and jacuzzi tubs. Room 3's two-person tub makes it a good fit for couples.

Versailles, Kentucky: Bluegrass Country Along Bourbon Trail

The town of Versailles was named after the site of Louis XIV's gilded palace in France, yet the two places share little in common. The American version is located along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, a string of famous distilleries including Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, and Wild Turkey. The region is also home to some of the most successful racehorse breeders in the world, whose ponies have gone on to win the Triple Crown and star in the doodles of 12-year-old girls all over the world.

Half an hour east, Lexington has many equine-related attractions of its own, including the Kentucky Horse Park and the Keeneland Race Track, a beautiful course that dates to 1935 and is known for its horse auctions. Nearby, the Mary Todd Lincoln House is filled with rooms made to look much like the ones lived in by Abraham Lincoln's First Lady.

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Without music, concerts wouldn't exist and funk would just be the smell emanating from an old sock filled with corn. Lend an ear to this GrouponLive deal to see I Hear Music in the Air: Kirk Franklin, Byron Cage, Isaac Carree & Amber Bullock at Procter & Gamble Hall in the Aronoff Center for the Arts. For $37, you get two tickets for seating in the rear orchestra, the rear loge, or in the balcony on Friday, May 18, at 8 p.m. (up to a $75 value, including fees).

In its 11th annual concert, I Hear Music in the Air congregates some of the top voices and most charismatic performers of contemporary gospel music. Host of BET's reality series Sunday Best, Kirk Franklin shares the limelight once again with the 2011-season winner Amber Bullock. Franklin tours behind his latest album, Hello Fear, which parses worldwide concerns for economic uncertainty and sidewalks on strike with his upbeat grooves, stirring vocalizations, and playful spoken-word pieces. A St. Louis native, Bullock brings the appealing charisma and impressive tonal range she displayed while bopping along to the jazzy chorus of "A City Called Heaven," the song she sang live to clinch the Sunday Best title. Twenty-year gospel veteran Byron Cage also performs, as does Isaac Carree, former member of the all-male group Men of Standard.

The jaw-droppingly modern Procter & Gamble Hall--the largest theater at the Aronoff Center--exceptionally frames the show's joyous action. From their cushy seats, up to 2,719 guests can crane their necks to view the theater's 3,000 sparkling fiber-optic lenses, which mimic the twinkle of starlight or fireflies glued to the ceiling.

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A house says a lot about its owner, as evidenced by Galileo's solar-system bed sheets and Lincoln's vast collection of presidential action figures. Take a peek inside the mind of a historic figure with this Groupon.

Choose from Four Options $10 for a tour for two of Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House in Springfield before July 1 (up to a $21 value) $35 for a tour for two before July 1 with a Wright Panorama book (up to a $70.95 value) $15 for a tour for two beginning July 1 (up to a $30 value) $39 for a tour for two beginning July 1 with a Wright Panorama book (up to a $79.95 value)

The Westcott House Foundation's knowledgeable docents guide groups on 45-minute tours of the house's restored interiors and gardens, showcasing the architectural sagacity Wright infused into his Prairie-style homes. The tour covers how renovators dusted off the imaginer's intended ambiance, restoring art-glass windows and repopulating quarters with Wright's specified furniture, including Prairie-like area rugs and chairs. An eight-minute video unveils the stories of both the architect and his house, enlightening viewers on the philosophy that dictated the structure's every nook and cranny. The Wright Panorama book celebrates Wright's designs around the world with more than 140 interior and exterior panoramic photographs, shot by Thomas R. Schiff.

The Westcott House Foundation

The Westcott House Foundation celebrates its charge's history through continuing preservation efforts, safeguarding the house as both a museum and shrine to Frank Lloyd Wright's vision for Prairie-style homes. One of 260 of Wright's remaining houses in the world, the pristinely restored structure entices visitors from far and wide with its architectural allure and unparalleled hide-and-seek spots. The grounds embody Wright's love of melding a building with its site, boasting a terrace, a pool, and period-inspired gardens. An intricately latticed pergola connects the carriage house to the main building, a rare and interesting gem among Wright's normally trellis-free Prairie homes.

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Cincinnati might be many miles from the last frontier, but that doesn't mean your cowboy experience has to come from the silver screen. Saddle up for a day of fun right here in Cincy with today's deal from Muddy Water Equestrian Park: an introductory riding lesson plus a trail ride for $38 (regularly $85). What started as a small rodeo team is now a bonafide ranch right here in the owner's hometown, located on the wild wild West Side of Cincinnati. Amateur cowboys and cowgirls can learn about riding and caring for a horse before enjoying an hour-long ride along beautiful trails in the wooded area next to Mill Road. Quit horsin' around with the remote and wrangle yourself a real day on horseback for 55% off.

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During concerts, a musician's wild side emerges, such as when a guitarist destroys an amplifier or a singer eats a zebra. Observe untamed talent with this GrouponLive deal to see Candlebox at Bogarts. For $15, you get one general-admission ticket for the show on Wednesday, May 23, at 8 p.m. (up to a $29.27 value, including all fees). Doors open at 7 p.m.

With a brand-new album in the hatch and musical muscles bulging, the platinum-selling Seattle outfit Candlebox rocks out Bogarts on its spring tour. The band first made radio waves in the early '90s with breakout hits "Far Behind" and "You," which stayed in rotation on MTV like an overzealous Wheel of Fortune spin. The group has since persevered as a vessel of the rock ‘n' roll spirit, rising above the grunge-rock label initially applied to it by coloring its tunes with genres such as blues and jazz. Blending time-honored chart-toppers with tracks from the upcoming Love Stories & Other Musings, Candlebox burns like a box with a candle inside in a live performance fit to thrill fresh faces and longtime fans alike. Youthful, energized, and tightly wound, Southern California's Acidic opens the show with sturdy rock anthems played with old-pro assurance.

Constructed as a vaudeville theater in 1890, Bogarts has completed a century-long metamorphosis to become one of Cincinnati's beacons of live entertainment. An elevated stage and three viewing levels ensure optimal sight lines for general-admission audiences, allowing them to study the meticulous shredding of every guitar solo and the expert uvula choreography during each chorus.

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If simple movements -- like getting out of bed -- are accompanied by a symphony of snaps, crackles, and pops, make sure your mornings are free of those cereal sounds with today's deal from Alexandria Total Care Chiropractic on Moreland Road. Pay $29 for a one-hour massage, and you can also choose to enjoy a chiropractic consultation (a $70 value). A licensed massage therapist will release tension in your muscles and improve your circulation with a customized combination of strokes. Or pay $39 for an initial consultation with Dr. Kendall Gearhart, and you'll also receive one adjustment and one follow-up consultation (a $110 value). This experienced staff is knowledgeable in all the latest techniques, so milk them for information about your discomfort, and your breakfast will no longer be served with a side of pain.

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Watching paint dry can make people restless, especially when the paint covers a television screen or a car's windshield. Speed into nice nails with this quick-drying Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $32 for a mani-pedi (a $65.50 value) $99 for eyelash extensions (a $199 value)

Techs apply lightweight, waterproof, and crimp-resistant synthetic lashes to accentuate eyes.

Prestige Salon & Spa

Led by a stylist and trainer with a decade of experience, the professional staff at Prestige Salon & Spa crafts trendy and classic 'dos that reflect their dedication to craft and attention to happenings in the fashion world. Stylists place a special focus on coaxing out clients' hidden personas, bringing out inner ingenues with a breathable summer bob or tapping into aristocratic aspirations with an 18th-century periwig. In addition to haircuts, color, and perms, they also add heft to winks with eyelash extensions and buff away blemishes with microdermabrasion.

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Video games revolutionized entertainment by offering people an alternative to such dull pastimes as head-butting floating coins and shepherding frogs across busy streets. Keep up with modern excitements with this Groupon.

$20 for an All-Day Game Pass for One ($45 Value)

Each all-day pass grants a single user unlimited access to more than 150 interactive games, valid from the first swipe until the arcade closes that day.

GameWorks

GameWorks fosters friendly competition between kids and adults by surrounding pizza, draft beer, and half-pound burgers with a mosaic of interactive pursuits. Each location holds more than 150 arcade-style games, which include racing and shooting challenges from Sega as well as lower-tech classics such as pinball.

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Golf is considered a gentleman's game due to its emphasis on proper etiquette, color-coordinated outfits, and the removal of all brass knuckles before competition. Suit up for sportsmanship with this Groupon.

Choose Between Two Options $24 for an 18-hole round of golf with cart rental for two (up to a $58 value) $42 for an 18-hole round of golf with cart rental for four (up to a $116 value)

Cardinal Hills Golf Course's rates vary throughout the week. Though the course occasionally offers specials, this Groupon still represents the best deal available.

Cardinal Hills Golf Course

Opened in 1968 as a nine-hole course, Cardinal Hills added a back nine in 1996 to form a 5,614-yard excursion that challenges oncomers with undulating greens and tree-lined fairways. Though relatively short in overall length, the Harold England design presents its fair share of difficulties, forcing players to choose their clubs wisely and to carefully discern which flagsticks are actually remnants of failed moon landings.

Course at a Glance:

18-hole, par 70 course Total length of 5,614 yards from the back tees Course rating of 70 from the back tees Course slope of 113 from the back tees

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