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Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
| There are some valid viewpoints being expressed on all sides of the debate. .
It's great that FH is making some improvements but it's also fair to say it's not all good and I've sometimes noticed a ... |
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29-11-2007, 11:55 AM |
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Thread: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
Post: RE: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
| I've been inside Six Pillars as some friends were looking after it recently for the estate agents. It's like a maze of small rooms leading on one from the other. I found it slightly claustrophobic ins... |
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29-11-2007, 12:03 PM |
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Thread: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
Post: RE: Art nouveau, deco and modernism in SE23
| Oops sorry Nevermodern. Just noticed you've already mentioned the Capitol. |
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29-11-2007, 12:04 PM |
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Thread: Christmas Shopping in SE23
Post: RE: Christmas Shopping in SE23
| For the last 2 years I've been buying presents for friends from Bunka, mainly jewellery and accessories. I really love it there and they have a varied range of gifts.
I might pop into the local flor... |
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29-11-2007, 01:30 PM |
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Thread: East London Line
Post: RE: East London Line Closure
| I have to travel to Shadwell fairly regularly and decided I'd probably try changing at Bank for the DLR. It looks quite a straightforward route, although I know Bank can be busy. I never find it quick... |
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30-11-2007, 03:07 AM |
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Thread: Swimming locally
Post: RE: Swimming locally
| Try the Arches in Greenwich. Not that easy to get to from HOP unless you have a car but I put up with the journey without one 'cos it's worth it. Nice pool - always at least 3 lanes free for adults at... |
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30-11-2007, 03:18 AM |
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Thread: Swimming locally
Post: RE: Swimming locally
| Likewise, Greenwich is usually fairly quiet I find, even at weekends. |
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30-11-2007, 06:21 PM |
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Thread: Swimming locally
Post: RE: Swimming locally
| Had no idea St Dunstans were offering this. Hope they still are! |
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30-11-2007, 07:54 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Blimey how did asking for a bit of consideration translate into hating children?
Previous discussions on here inevitably produce the same reaction. I think there is a problem with the behaviour of ... |
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05-12-2007, 12:47 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Also sometimes we do need an adult only space to let off steam and dare I say it use language or talk about certain subjects that aren't quite savoury for children's ears.
I realise the pub market... |
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05-12-2007, 01:01 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Fair enough Elizabeth, I can't speak for everyone and perhaps there are some who really don't like children no matter how well they behave but that's not been my experience.
I think most people I've... |
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05-12-2007, 01:32 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| I see the subject is causing a bit of hoo-hah as usual.
But just to add that I'm a reasonable adult who is too long in the tooth to go clubbing - so people like me need somewhere to go too.
As muc... |
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seeformiles |
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06-12-2007, 01:10 PM |
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Thread: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
Post: RE: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
| I'm not very happy about losing the link to Victoria and if have to go via E. Croydon, that will take us outside zone 1-4 - so will allowances be made for that? |
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06-12-2007, 01:18 PM |
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Thread: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
Post: RE: Direct services from FH to London Victoria
| Overall it seems that even with the introduction of ELL we're not going to be much better off in real terms. |
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seeformiles |
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06-12-2007, 01:20 PM |
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Thread: Why Why Why do people not move down in trains?
Post: RE: Why Why Why do people not move down in trains?
| But sometimes there is absolutely no room to move anywhere, let alone down the carriage. Especially on a Monday after overrunning engineering works have messed up the morning services. It's a bloomin'... |
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06-12-2007, 01:24 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| "But my gripe is with the attitude of some who think that there's some sort of need for the type of 'adult pubs' that I describe, and in particular I'm annoyed local authorities using licencing to ban... |
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09-12-2007, 06:25 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Doesn't seem particularly fair on the children. What about the bedtimes of older children who aren't simply going to fall asleep in a pram? Haven't we already established they get bored and fractious ... |
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09-12-2007, 08:54 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| In response to an earlier point raised:
A friend and I did say something to a group of children at the Dulwich Wood House who were using sticks to bang on a bin by our table, pretending it was a d... |
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seeformiles |
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10-12-2007, 05:48 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| Just to add that I have problems with this assumption that families are automatically going to be a 'civilising' influence on the rest of society. The example above should tell you that's not always t... |
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10-12-2007, 05:56 PM |
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Thread: Children in Pubs
Post: RE: Children in pubs
| I trust there is some winding- up going on from both sides and not all the comments are serious?
I have a right to go where I want, when I want, without having my leisure time ruined by other peopl... |
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seeformiles |
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12-12-2007, 04:10 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library
| Dear Library Manager,
I need a place to study. Is there a traditional quiet area of the library for that purpose? |
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seeformiles |
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22-01-2008, 12:28 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library
| Dear Library Manager,
thanks for your prompt reply to my question. I don't expect a dedicated study room but was hopeful that the library would offer enough peace and quiet for study as I get the im... |
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seeformiles |
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24-01-2008, 10:26 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library
| Hi Jon, I agree.
I've not yet been to the new library so was reserving judgement but your experience is making me feel I'm better off finding somewhere else to study.
I'm unable to study at home at ... |
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seeformiles |
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24-01-2008, 11:24 PM |
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Thread: Trains to/from Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park
Post: RE: Overcrowding on Trains to London Bridge
| Similar to Ping Pong's observation..I've lived here 7 years and often used to be able to get a seat back then, now it's almost impossible from 8am. The service certainly isn't keeping pace with the nu... |
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seeformiles |
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30-01-2008, 10:20 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Library
Post: RE: Forest Hill Library
| Thanks for that BlushingSnail.
I decided to try out FH library today. I thought it only fair to have a look before I post on this thread again. My observations are as follows:
The outside of t... |
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seeformiles |
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30-01-2008, 10:39 PM |
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Thread: Youth Behaviour
Post: RE: Youth Behaviour
| The pool project is in trouble? What a surprise. *grinds teeth*
I've given up on us ever having our pool back in Forest Hill. Sorry to be a gloom-monger but the signs are not good with the council'... |
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seeformiles |
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01-02-2008, 10:52 AM |
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Thread: Youth Behaviour
Post: RE: Youth Behaviour
| I don't want to give up on it GN, and I've continued to argue and petition when it's required. I just find it highly sinister that things have gone so quiet and we've been fobbed off for so long. I wa... |
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seeformiles |
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01-02-2008, 01:42 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Ward Public Meeting - 6th February
Post: RE: Forest Hill Ward Public Meeting - 6th February
| Dear Alex,
any chance of a quick update about the pool ahead of the meeting?
Rather than let rumours multiply it would be nice to get some indication about the latest position regarding funding and... |
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seeformiles |
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01-02-2008, 01:47 PM |
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Thread: Half-price curry in London Road!
Post: RE: Half-price curry in London Road!
| [quote=falkor]
Make it your job to find this Indian restaurant before they decide to remove the sticker from their shop window! Decent food at such a cheap price... you won't be disappointed!
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02-02-2008, 05:14 PM |
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Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: Horniman Cafe
| yeah but the manager is handsome and charming (if he's still working there?) so I don't mind. :)) |
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26-02-2008, 08:18 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool
| I'd like a pool with adequate lane swimming facilities at reasonable times.
My fear is that it will turn into a 'fun' pool at the expense of basic swimming - many other pools in London seem to be go... |
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seeformiles |
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01-03-2008, 01:04 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool
| And one more thing...this place can't be all things to all people. The main priority for us is to have our pools (and a gym) back, surely?
I agree with previous posters that meeting rooms can be foun... |
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seeformiles |
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01-03-2008, 01:10 PM |
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Thread: New Bakery
Post: RE: New Bakery
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01-03-2008, 02:56 PM |
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Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: Horniman Cafe
| Brian does raise a valid point. One again no one is allowed to say that some parents do let their children race around the cafe like it's a playground. I stopped going there after a few near misses af... |
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03-03-2008, 08:26 PM |
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Thread: Anika
Post: RE: Anika
| I've been going on about Anika for ages. It's a great little place. A few people on here were put off by the signs on the window not so long ago but I hope they've ventured inside since.
I think... |
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seeformiles |
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19-03-2008, 01:20 AM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pool
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool
| I think the facade at least should be kept. Be very careful what you wish for...as the writer above says, once this unique building is gone, it's gone forever. As someone who watched the farce of the ... |
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seeformiles |
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22-03-2008, 07:20 PM |
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Thread: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
Post: RE: Big Issue seller outside Sainsbury's
| Try not to take it personally Taff, you've made some fair comments and you're entitled to an opinion. |
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seeformiles |
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22-03-2008, 07:34 PM |
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Thread: Anika
Post: RE: Anika
| I don't get it...the interior of Anika looks fine to me. It's no worse than most curry houses I've seen and certainly better than a few I've tried. What should it do to improve?
I think the food is... |
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22-03-2008, 07:40 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Pool pragmatism
| I'm also a bit confused about this thread calling for a "pragmatic" approach. I believe many of those who want to see the existing building refurbished or at least the retention of the facade *are* be... |
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seeformiles |
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25-03-2008, 08:08 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| So what are we going to do? |
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seeformiles |
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03-04-2008, 10:01 PM |
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Thread: Horniman Museum and Gardens
Post: RE: Horniman Cafe
| Er Nutfield...as I'm sure you do realise I'm not advocating children are chained down, but that *some* parents take sensible steps to stop their kids running around inside a cafe like it is a playgrou... |
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03-04-2008, 10:26 PM |
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Thread: Dog control
Post: RE: We should ban all dogs from the Horniman
| Dogs wouldn't be a problem if all owners picked up the mess and kept them on leads when requested to. I get depressed seeing every last bit of green space used as a dogs' toilet. Also what is it with ... |
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01-06-2008, 09:21 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Rail Station
Post: RE: Ticket Barriers at FH Station
| I was about to mention the ticket machine but someone got there first.
Trouble is, FH station is already quite cramped for the numbers of commuters passing through at peak times. When it rains it ca... |
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seeformiles |
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01-06-2008, 09:33 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| I have been away so have only just seen the petition. I am the 48th to sign. Come on everyone.
I am really upset about this - I think more people will come to regret this than anyone anticipates, but... |
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05-06-2008, 11:50 PM |
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Thread: Sexist comment?
Post: RE: Sexist comment?
| I once commented that the manager of the Horniman Cafe was/is good looking and no one said anything.
I wonder if he's still working there.... |
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06-06-2008, 02:20 AM |
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Thread: Dangerous dogs in se23
Post: RE: Dangerous dogs in se23
| If it was possibly enforceable (which it isn't of course) I'd make it illegal for anyone to keep a large dog in a small flat. It's just plain cruel. The welfare of any dog kept in those conditions is ... |
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06-06-2008, 11:09 AM |
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Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!
| At 6pm I still didn't have any power so have had to go to a friend's place.
I live not far from the Horniman so would be interested to know what the situation is round there now if anyone can supply... |
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seeformiles |
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08-06-2008, 08:50 PM |
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Thread: Fire!
Post: RE: Fire!
| Thanks Scorpion. I must say I was getting a bit frustrated being told by BBC News that the majority of homes are ok but knowing my area was still affected.
Oh well, I'm lucky I've got somewhere to g... |
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08-06-2008, 09:07 PM |
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Thread: Forest Hill Pools
Post: RE: Forest Hill Pool (continued)
| A 7 storey high building?
The council have surpassed themselves. They claim they're anxious to preserve the character of the conservation area, yet are trying to justify this!
Be honest, do we r... |
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23-06-2008, 06:52 PM |
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Thread: Changes to Waldenshaw Rd / Taymount Rise Junction
Post: RE: Changes to Waldenshaw Rd / Taymount Rise
| I use the bus stop opposite Taymount Rise, so I'll miss it. |
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24-06-2008, 08:41 PM |
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