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    Originally posted by Lazare View Post
    They're just outside a town called Sucina.

    I played golf there 4 or 5 times, the last being 2 weeks ago at Hacienda Riquelme. It's a bit remote out that way.

    I'm back towards the coast at Cabo Roig. There is every nation under the sun here, loads of Irish, German, French, Belgian and all the Scandi's. It's tough learning Spanish here too but the lifestyle is great.



    I've been to a lot of those golf resorts and although they are nice they are too quiet for me and my family. My daughter is 15 and she would have nothing to do there.

    It's a nice balance here, you have all year round residents and it doesn't get too mad in the height of the summer season. Schools are good and on the doorstep, plus after school activities and friends are close by etc.

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      Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
      I knew you at least would get the reference. Although poetic licence on the bridge name

      Hello 5 hour sleepers

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        Originally posted by SatNav View Post
        Think from the makers of money heist.. This is fucking excellent. I really want to go to sleep but glued

        Elite
        https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7134908/
        ...Money Heist was absolutely brilliant, literally finished the 2nd season in 24 hours...

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          Originally posted by Mike Bullocks View Post

          Hello 5 hour sleepers
          I was going to be at 2 this morning thinking much the same
          People say I should be more humble I hope they understand, they don't listen when you mumble
          Get a shiny metal Revolut card! And a free tenner!
          https://revolut.com/referral/jamesb8!G10D21

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            Originally posted by eamonhonda View Post
            Last time I was there at 8am everyone looked like they had slept? A disgrace.
            Originally posted by Gimmeabreak
            that's cos the youth are all off their head on coke. no need for drink.
            Somethings dosnt add up.

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              Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
              Paul Theroux is the lead actor's uncle.

              I just put down his latest opus. Still nailing the world, aged 77.
              For the proles that translates as he's Louis cousin
              Turning millions into thousands

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                Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                Paul Theroux is the lead actor's uncle.

                I just put down his latest opus. Still nailing the world, aged 77.
                Join us

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                  Originally posted by Mike Bullocks View Post
                  I knew you at least would get the reference. Although poetic licence on the bridge name
                  Where did you get the anniversary from? It was June and they were picking cotton



                  After what must have been a difficult childhood being reared by her grandparents in Mississippi and going on to study philosophy in california she had an amazing career writing her own songs and producing her own records in a country music world where women were not really allowed to be the boss. Then when everything was ticking along nicely in the early eighties she just walked away and hasn't performed or recorded since.
                  One strange story was that in '69 after the success of Ode to Billy Joe she married Bill Harrah the casino owner and divorced him 5 months later.
                  Turning millions into thousands

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                    Originally posted by Mike View Post
                    Excellent timing.. The visa for my Dallas move has just been approved.
                    great news, any idea when you are flying out? ill be there twice between now and mid january and maybe again in february after the Superb Owl

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                      Originally posted by Trippie View Post
                      great news, any idea when you are flying out? ill be there twice between now and mid january and maybe again in february after the Superb Owl
                      This too shall pass.

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                        Originally posted by oleras View Post
                        Just you or the whole family going ? Did you say it was just a temporary move ?
                        Originally posted by Trippie View Post
                        great news, any idea when you are flying out? ill be there twice between now and mid January and maybe again in February after the Superb Owl
                        Whole family (wife and 2 small boys). 3 year agreement but no real path back to Ireland once we leave..


                        Aiming to fly before the end of the month.. No hanging around now.

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                          Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
                          Where did you get the anniversary from? It was June and they were picking cotton



                          After what must have been a difficult childhood being reared by her grandparents in Mississippi and going on to study philosophy in california she had an amazing career writing her own songs and producing her own records in a country music world where women were not really allowed to be the boss. Then when everything was ticking along nicely in the early eighties she just walked away and hasn't performed or recorded since.
                          One strange story was that in '69 after the success of Ode to Billy Joe she married Bill Harrah the casino owner and divorced him 5 months later.
                          Lol Today, Billy Joe MacAllister was blown off the Tallahassee Bridge.

                          If you really want to split hairs on the subject. - There was a Hurricane in Florida yesterday smack bang in Tallahassee . In the song it was a different bridge (Tallahatchie) , a different time of year and he jumped and wasn’t blown off .

                          And there was me thinking you copped it .

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                            Fusion is a few years away, again.

                            MIT researchers have found a way for nuclear fusion reactors to shed excess heat, one of the biggest hurdles to making them work.

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                              Originally posted by gorrrr72 View Post
                              I played golf there 4 or 5 times, the last being 2 weeks ago at Hacienda Riquelme. It's a bit remote out that way.

                              I'm back towards the coast at Cabo Roig. There is every nation under the sun here, loads of Irish, German, French, Belgian and all the Scandi's. It's tough learning Spanish here too but the lifestyle is great.



                              I've been to a lot of those golf resorts and although they are nice they are too quiet for me and my family. My daughter is 15 and she would have nothing to do there.

                              It's a nice balance here, you have all year round residents and it doesn't get too mad in the height of the summer season. Schools are good and on the doorstep, plus after school activities and friends are close by etc.
                              That's the spot alright. I'm with you on that, far too quiet for me, as beautiful and secure as it is. They're happy though which is good I suppose.

                              My Da plays poker twice a week at La Zenia casino, would you venture there much?
                              I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that

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                                Originally posted by RichieM View Post
                                Somethings dosnt add up.
                                Ya that's not how it works. Cokeheads stay up all night drinking
                                airport, lol

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                                  A few people have been asking about holidays. I've 20 days to use up before then end of the year. I wasn't expecting to get away for more than a week but I'm now free. Any recommendations? Going to be solo, so preference for somewhere where the locals aren't Swiss, and after being in Australia last year I definitely would prefer somewhere where Eng isn't the local first language but also where a pleb like me can get by with just English no interest in lying on beaches or bus tours, preferably somewhere where I'll end up talking nonsense to locals in pubs at least 50% of the nights I'm there.

                                  Kind thinking maybe seeing more of South America (was only in Brazil and BA for a few days), or somewhere in South East Asia-ish, never been, and probably should get that done before I get any older. (fully aware that I said like a Yank saying they're going to Europe).

                                  edit: actually don't we have a good thread somewhere about this. I'll go have a look.

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                                    GFYDC
                                    I hold silver in tit for tat, and I love you for that

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                                      Originally posted by Lazare View Post
                                      That's the spot alright. I'm with you on that, far too quiet for me, as beautiful and secure as it is. They're happy though which is good I suppose.

                                      My Da plays poker twice a week at La Zenia casino, would you venture there much?

                                      That's important alright.

                                      Yeah I was there once, 4 years ago, came 2nd in a 40 euro rebuy for around 300 euro. I felt they took too much out of the prizepool for various leagues so I haven't been back. They took in 1960 euro in 49 entries and paid out 1395 euro.

                                      It's a lovely place, 5 minutes from me but I just couldn't see any value in spending that for such little potential return.

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                                        I traditionally have trouble using mine too because we get a couple of weeks off at christmas. Made too big of a mistake last year and lost a week of holidays by carrying over more than the max, never again!

                                        Just go to Japan

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                                          Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post
                                          A few people have been asking about holidays. I've 20 days to use up before then end of the year. I wasn't expecting to get away for more than a week but I'm now free. Any recommendations? Going to be solo, so preference for somewhere where the locals aren't Swiss, and after being in Australia last year I definitely would prefer somewhere where Eng isn't the local first language but also where a pleb like me can get by with just English no interest in lying on beaches or bus tours, preferably somewhere where I'll end up talking nonsense to locals in pubs at least 50% of the nights I'm there.
                                          Sounds like Africa ticks all those boxes especially the travelling solo part.

                                          Addis makes a good base and you can fly anywhere from there with Ethiopian. A day or two in the city and you can take a trip out into the mountains and visit the monasteries. From there I'd look at going to places like Kigali for the genocide museum, the Gorillas and a look at how they have managed to rebuild, maybe Kampala for a contrasting style of governance that's still safe to visit and fun. Zanzibar or somewhere near Maputo for a bit of beach and seafood. Okavango delta or Masi Mara for safari and wildlife the possibilities are endless.
                                          Turning millions into thousands

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                                            ^ yeah it was certainly in my head too, thought you'd be ablr to give a good overview, thanks!
                                            Last edited by Denny Crane; 11-10-18, 13:25.

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                                              +2 to Japan.

                                              Take lots of photos and write a very detailed descriptions of 'best bars, restaurants and general craic to be had in the vicinity of Ireland's RWC locations'.
                                              "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                México city. Coolest place ive ever been

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                                                  Originally posted by Denny Crane View Post
                                                  A few people have been asking about holidays. I've 20 days to use up before then end of the year. I wasn't expecting to get away for more than a week but I'm now free. Any recommendations? Going to be solo, so preference for somewhere where the locals aren't Swiss, and after being in Australia last year I definitely would prefer somewhere where Eng isn't the local first language but also where a pleb like me can get by with just English no interest in lying on beaches or bus tours, preferably somewhere where I'll end up talking nonsense to locals in pubs at least 50% of the nights I'm there.

                                                  Kind thinking maybe seeing more of South America (was only in Brazil and BA for a few days), or somewhere in South East Asia-ish, never been, and probably should get that done before I get any older. (fully aware that I said like a Yank saying they're going to Europe).

                                                  edit: actually don't we have a good thread somewhere about this. I'll go have a look.
                                                  It's probably a bit passé but Thailand is really amazing if you find the right parts. It would probably fit your criteria better than most places because there is obviously plenty of boozing, everyone speaks English and there will be tonnes of other solo travellers.

                                                  You don't want to be the only cunt at the party who hasn't been when everyone is droning on about it either.

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                                                    Originally posted by gorrrr72 View Post
                                                    I played golf there 4 or 5 times, the last being 2 weeks ago at Hacienda Riquelme. It's a bit remote out that way.

                                                    I'm back towards the coast at Cabo Roig. There is every nation under the sun here, loads of Irish, German, French, Belgian and all the Scandi's. It's tough learning Spanish here too but the lifestyle is great.



                                                    I've been to a lot of those golf resorts and although they are nice they are too quiet for me and my family. My daughter is 15 and she would have nothing to do there.

                                                    It's a nice balance here, you have all year round residents and it doesn't get too mad in the height of the summer season. Schools are good and on the doorstep, plus after school activities and friends are close by etc.
                                                    My sister and her husband are living in that neck of the woods for the last couple of months. They are taking a year away from work that may end up being more. My family used to have an apartment in Campoamor that has since been sold, but my mom and sister vacation there all the time even after.

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                                                      Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                      +2 to Japan.

                                                      Take lots of photos and write a very detailed descriptions of 'best bars, restaurants and general craic to be had in the vicinity of Ireland's RWC locations'.
                                                      Whats your japan trip looking like?

                                                      My group looking to start in Tokyo at the beginning and then work its way down to the south, taking in games along the way.

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                                                        Was Naughten on his way to being Michael Lowry pt 2.
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                                                          Originally posted by Trippie View Post
                                                          Whats your japan trip looking like?

                                                          My group looking to start in Tokyo at the beginning and then work its way down to the south, taking in games along the way.
                                                          Train from Moscow is all I have so far. Vladivostok or Beijing is a subject of contention.

                                                          Would only be in Japan for 10 days or so.
                                                          "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                            Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
                                                            Sounds like Africa ticks all those boxes especially the travelling solo part.

                                                            Addis makes a good base and you can fly anywhere from there with Ethiopian. A day or two in the city and you can take a trip out into the mountains and visit the monasteries. From there I'd look at going to places like Kigali for the genocide museum, the Gorillas and a look at how they have managed to rebuild, maybe Kampala for a contrasting style of governance that's still safe to visit and fun. Zanzibar or somewhere near Maputo for a bit of beach and seafood. Okavango delta or Masi Mara for safari and wildlife the possibilities are endless.
                                                            Gives me an excuse to read more Theodore Dalrymple too


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                                                              Originally posted by Silver-Tiger View Post
                                                              Was Naughten on his way to being Michael Lowry pt 2.
                                                              Just the four private dinners with McCourt he forgot to tell leo about

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                                                                Originally posted by Keane View Post
                                                                My sister and her husband are living in that neck of the woods for the last couple of months. They are taking a year away from work that may end up being more. My family used to have an apartment in Campoamor that has since been sold, but my mom and sister vacation there all the time even after.

                                                                Yeah, Campoamor is 10 mins from me. Lovely beach there, but then there are lovely beaches everywhere around here.

                                                                I'll be down on the Cabo Roig strip tomorrow night meeting friends, heading to YOLO for grub and probably pop into my see my mates band "Kolted" in the Bushwacka. We're spoiled for quality bars and entertainment here, no cover charge and pints 2.50 - 3.50.

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                                                                  Reaching peak hipster

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                                                                    "We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil

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                                                                      Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
                                                                      Nice to see the stockmarkets having their traditional October wobbles.
                                                                      Bought an S&P 500 Inverse Tracker ETF at the start of Sept and it's only in profit from this week Probably jumped too soon in terms of tying the cash up, who knows when the real decline might come, 2019, 2020, whenever.


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                                                                        I've held off still, probably in err.

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                                                                          "We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil

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                                                                            ...
                                                                            "We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil

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                                                                              I meant to buy some Netflix puts, long term prospects look poor and should be a great hedge.

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                                                                                Originally posted by Hectorjelly View Post
                                                                                México city. Coolest place ive ever been

                                                                                Deffo a gringo look about you.

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                                                                                  ...
                                                                                  "We're not f*cking Burundi" - Big Phil

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                                                                                    Trivia question: how many modern-day racecourses are mentioned in Richard III?

                                                                                    Bonus points: name them all.
                                                                                    "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                      Joe Rogan was absolutely amezeballs interviewing Rozeanne Barr today. Still going live, but well into the second hour.
                                                                                      Gone full 'Glinner' since June 2022.

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                                                                                        Newstalk was Epic tonight . ROG, BOD, and Woods epic. Get it on podcast . ROG was hysterical.

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                                                                                          Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
                                                                                          I'm quite convinced there's no real value in the FAANGs that make up about 12% of the S&P500, for example, except for Google and Amazon. There's a reasonable case that could be made that Facebook, Netflix, Apple could be worth close to zero at a not too distant future point.
                                                                                          Facebook...yes
                                                                                          Netflix....meh
                                                                                          Apple...they have $300 BILLION in cash! Just cash.
                                                                                          "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                            Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                                                            Trivia question: how many modern-day racecourses are mentioned in Richard III?

                                                                                            Bonus points: name them all.
                                                                                            Pure guesswork

                                                                                            Dead cert: York
                                                                                            Probables: Pontefract, Leicester, Warick, Worcester, Ludlow
                                                                                            Possibles : Bath, Catterick, Doncaster, Newcastle.

                                                                                            I'll come back to you in a couple of weeks if I do manage to make it to the Abbey.
                                                                                            Turning millions into thousands

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                                                                                              Originally posted by Strewelpeter View Post
                                                                                              Pure guesswork

                                                                                              Dead cert: York
                                                                                              Probables: Pontefract, Leicester, Warick, Worcester, Ludlow
                                                                                              Possibles : Bath, Catterick, Doncaster, Newcastle.

                                                                                              I'll come back to you in a couple of weeks if I do manage to make it to the Abbey.
                                                                                              The answer is six and you named three of them.

                                                                                              Well worth your while to go I'd say. Hamlet at the Gate is a level above but a rousing performance all round.
                                                                                              "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                Seven if you include 'Devon and' Exeter now I think of it although Devon seems to have got dropped in the passage of time.
                                                                                                "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                  Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                                                                  The answer is six and you named three of them.

                                                                                                  Well worth your while to go I'd say. Hamlet at the Gate is a level above but a rousing performance all round.
                                                                                                  I'll tell you after Saturday

                                                                                                  Ruth Negga is in Hamlet, would expect a good show as I think she's a very good actor.

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                                                                                                    SPOILER
                                                                                                    York (duh)
                                                                                                    Ludlow
                                                                                                    Hereford
                                                                                                    Leicester
                                                                                                    Salisbury
                                                                                                    Nottingham
                                                                                                    "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                      Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
                                                                                                      Did you end up losing your bollix on that bitcoin stuff, or still grand due to buying early?
                                                                                                      Mine is from when it cost like 100 or something, it's grand

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                                                                                                        The first that there did greet my stranger soul,
                                                                                                        Was my great father-in-law, renowned Warwick.

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                                                                                                          Originally posted by Raoul Duke III View Post
                                                                                                          Facebook...yes
                                                                                                          Netflix....meh
                                                                                                          Apple...they have $300 BILLION in cash! Just cash.
                                                                                                          Not really the ideal time to be one of the biggest holders of corporate debt the world.

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                                                                                                            ah ffs, bollingbrooke is
                                                                                                            SPOILER
                                                                                                            Hereford
                                                                                                            isn't he Grrr
                                                                                                            Turning millions into thousands

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                                                                                                              There's also a couple of references to Stratford as well - I'll stop flicking through it now as I don't want to make RD3 look like even more of a charlatan.

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                                                                                                                Cuntcallum flight to Paris cancelled . Lose a day

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                                                                                                                  Originally posted by Gimmeabreak
                                                                                                                  come on.... Stratford, Exeter make it 8.

                                                                                                                  Edit - I see your failings have already been highlighted.
                                                                                                                  Knowing how to properly incentivise underlings is one of the key strengths of a manager.
                                                                                                                  "We are not Europeans. Those people on the continent are freaks."

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                                                                                                                    Originally posted by Hitchhiker's Guide To... View Post
                                                                                                                    Cork now has a 15-story and 25-story building on the way. wtf Dublin?
                                                                                                                    They've had 17 stores since the 60s. And embarrassingly it's still the second tallest in the country.


                                                                                                                    Tallest is also 17 stories, and also Cork.

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                                                                                                                      Whats the storey Cork ?

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                                                                                                                          Watched 8th grade the other night, just remembered someone was talking about it here a few days ago. What a great little movie. absolutely loved it.

                                                                                                                          SPOILER
                                                                                                                          was very worried she was going to get sexually assaulted


                                                                                                                          Better than A star is born which my wife and I didn't enjoy that much. Lady gaga just had the same expression on her face the whole time, her voice sounded amazing but if you're going to see a movie for music go see Mamma Mia 2, coincidently im off to Stockholm and will be visiting the Abba museum tomorrow

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