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In Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the Spengler family returns to where it all started – the iconic New York City firehouse – to team up with the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level. But when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.

Adam Bien just released a podcast where Geert talks extensively about RIFE2 and bld.

They ran out of time, so be sure to be on the lookout for the next installment.

At the SCHACK Art Center with Vicki and Kim.

Took a bunch of pictures of this amazing Dipped in Paint gallery.

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