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| Cameron Highland in 2003, Pahang |
| 2008-06-27 02:02:00 |
I accidentally dig out my old photos on Cameron Highland - 2003. So I decided to share with all of you, and it might bring back some of yours fond memory...:)We (family members) rented the whole express bus together with guard tour to Cameron Highland trip on September, 2003.We taken a break at Ringlet, the first town we reached. Some pictures of Ringlet during 2003. Wonder any changes now??Then follow by the Bharat Tea House (N4°27.242' E101°22.147'). The view was beautiful! I cannot forget ...
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| Giant Butterfly at Taman Daya, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-06-26 01:28:00 |
Spotted this BIG Butterfly at Taman Daya (residential area) somewhere close to a child care center.This rare species always appear around this area? I believe only the residents here can tell.MY TRIPS - Home ...
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| Hidden Chinese Temple at Bkt. Gambir, Muar Johor |
| 2008-06-24 03:35:00 |
Tien Yun Temple located at Bkt. Gambir.Main EntranceAs usual, the Bodyguard of the templeI was follows my brother in-law to this new temple (just build not too long ago), too bad I forgot to bring my GPS to log down the coordinates. Because it's located inside a deserted area, there is no proper tar road access to it. The entrance of the road is at somewhere along the Seng Kang Road, which is not far away from the junction....if you are come from Bkt. Gambir town.Along the laterite road, you can...
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| Shilin Street Snacks Shop @ City Square, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-06-20 04:27:00 |
I heard about this place - "Shilin Stall" quite sometimes ago....it's just only try it recently. It's located at the lower ground floor of City Square Shopping Complex, Johor Bahru.The oyster vermicelli (mee sua) was good! But you can't compare the original I had before....We also order the "Tien-Pu Rak", but seem like totally different from Taipei??Oyster Vermicelli"Tien-Pu-Rak"Anyway, the prices are reasonable in the shopping complex. The only problem I see is the traffic and the parking. It w...
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| Foods of Bukit Gambir, Muar Johor. |
| 2008-06-17 06:12:00 |
There are some foods I'm going to highlight here. I will not say they are superb delicious, but I say they are "Special"! That's mean you can't find the same recipe elsewhere.Every morning (especially weekend), peoples love to have a Kopi-O (black coffee) with toasted bread in this famous coffee shop (N2°12.937' E102°39.496') located at Tmn Mulia, Bkt. Gambir.At the same roll, but corner coffee shop (N2°12.963' E102°39.531') located at Taman Mulia, Bkt. Gambir has various hawker foods. I am ...
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| Today featured - Johor Bahru Hash |
| 2008-06-11 05:02:00 |
What is "HASH"?Wanna know more? Please click here......The JB Hash 40th Anniversary Run - Taman Seri Alam.The Run photos - H.H.H.MY TRIPS - Home ...
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| Bkt Gambir - 100 Years old village at Muar, Johor |
| 2008-06-11 01:11:00 |
Location map of Bukit Gambir, Muar.The main road of Bukit Gambir, Muar.Bukit Gambir (N2°12.723' E102°39.194') is a small old town located about 25KM from north of Muar town. This small town has about 100 years history that pass through during the Second (2nd) World War, therefore it make you feel likes walk in to the Time Machine. Most of the houses which erected here are from 80 years ago (or more) until today.I love this house very much!The transformation of the shops & housesThe main ro...
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| Village Life at Bkt. Gambir, Muar Johor |
| 2008-06-09 02:58:00 |
After you experienced a stressful & hectic urban city life, you might wanna try to escape from it. I'm usually escape myself out of the town to my In-Law's house which is located at Bkt. Gambir, Muar.Over here, I found everything so peaceful and calm......I feet better with the fresh air in the morning. Visiting this small old town's coffee shop is another enjoyment for me.The surrounding of the house is planted with different fruits. Also there's a mini chicken farm in the compound.I love t...
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| It's a horrible night! |
| 2008-06-04 12:49:00 |
Malaysia going raise the petrol price from MYR1.92 per liter to MYR2.70 after midnight. By increasing MYR0.78 per liter. (The news was confirmed on 5:59pm, The STAR)Along the way back home, messy traffic jam everywhere cos of the long queue at every petrol stations....Everyone was rushing to pump up petrol at the petrol station before midnight! I saw many unexplained situations.....some of them use the 'stone age' ways to filled up until it spilled out! Some drivers had quarrel between of theirs...
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| Perling Mall, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-06-04 03:14:00 |
Perling Mall (N1°29.826' E103°40.880') located at the entrance of the Taman Perling residential area. It's not a huge or fancy mall to talk about, but.....it's the only antique design (attract me very much) of the every units in the shopping arcade.It's bring you back to 1960's where Johor Bahru about.The first floor session is quite empty maybe due to the Huge Shopping Mall surround this area....or because of the economy slow down?.....They follow the architecture exactly what Johor Bahru loo...
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| Photo Of The Day #1 |
| 2008-06-03 01:13:00 |
Someone PLEASE help me to find my 50 cents? I save for 2 weeks to buy sweets for my sister........Picture taken at Parit Zing, Muar, Johor.MY TRIPS - Home ...
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| Austin Hill Golf Resort, Tmn Mount Austin, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-05-29 18:15:00 |
We had a 2 days 1 night vacation at Austin Hill Golf Resort (N1°33.691' E103°45.967') during the 'Mother's Day' of 2008.The room rate is reasonable at MYR110+ (Member), MYR130+ (Non-member). The room was spacious and with 2 king size bed. (Promotion till May 2008)I took the chance to snap some photos around the Golf Resort.My daughter and her cousins ran to swimming pool for their greatest enjoyment! The pool was not really crowded that day. But the slide at the corner was full of kids queuing...
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| Mulligan's Pub, Tmn Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-05-29 00:13:00 |
Mulligan's Pub (N1°29.756' E103°48.972') is the only Irish Pub in Johor Bahru at the moment. It's located next to Coffee Trap Pub & Bistro at Taman Permas Jaya - opposite of Jusco Permas Jaya.The Irish decoration really attracted me. I love hang around the area mostly in the evening.The externalI believe this area will be pack of peoples during the coming UEFA EURO Cup 2008.Around 6pm onwards, you can see many golfers sitting at the bar counter. Yeah, this is all about Mulligan.The interna...
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| Cedar Point Hawker Center, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-05-27 04:30:00 |
This food court is one of the oldest around Johor Bahru area. It's located opposite of Pelangi Plaza & and the back of the Omega School.The place has many improvement since my last visit about 6-8 years ago. The canopy was built to have better cover during rain. I was suffer last time because without this! :) The ex-company which I'm service 9 years ago was located at the same row with Omega School.And also equipped with big fans every corner. Environment is cooling.Today I decided to go bac...
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| HEROES of Sichuan Earthquake |
| 2008-05-22 23:32:00 |
I received an email from friend this morning, I know it's off topic in this blog. But I decided to share with you all.I'm sorry if the pictures make you cry.....DEDICATED TO THE BRAVE PEOPLES IN SICHUAN EARTHQUAKE, 2008Tribute to all the heroes...........MY TRIPS - Home ...
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| Another news about Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang) |
| 2008-05-21 23:09:00 |
Gunung Ledang Rescue by MARTS RACESOn 1st May 2008, Northern Johor MARTS organised an RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) Emergency Communication Drill attended by hams from Segamat, Muar, Melaka, representatives from NESRAC and JASRA.Hams were given an exposure on how important it is for hams to know how to set up a portable station. Elmers, 9M2WT, 9M2DA, 9M2FX and 9M2KMA were at hand to give hams some pointers. Hams present were given a basic description emergency communication proto...
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| Mount Ophir (Gunung Ledang) Re-Open |
| 2008-05-21 22:41:00 |
Latest news!!Mount Ophir campsite re-open for public started from May, 2008.Group of my friends went up to the campsite for 3 days 2 nights camping on 17th -19th May 2008. Another 4x4 group will be up there on the coming Saturday 31st May 2008.Really a GOOD NEWS for all the Nature Lovers and Campers.Let's go back to the Nature!Related post : Camping at Mount. Ophir (Gunung Ledang), JohorMY TRIPS - Home ...
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| Compound Archery Mini Competition, 6th Flr. Skudai Parade, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-05-21 04:09:00 |
The competition started on 9:30pm at ACE Archery Center, 6th Floor Skudai Parade, Skudai Johor.Total of 11 Archers participated.I manage to snap some for photos of the event that night.The youngest Archer of the night!The Compound BowsAmong the 11 Archers, the medals goes to :-GOLD - Mr Mark TehSILVER - Mr Hoo Kok MengBRONZE - Mr GanesanThe mini competition ends around 11:30pmMY TRIPS - Home ...
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| Dinner at Restaurant Asli, Taman Perling, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-05-19 19:00:00 |
It's located at the Kg. Sg. Temon Baru a.k.a. Perling Seafood Village (N1°27.634' E103 °42.298')We reached the restaurant around 6:30pm, it's already 40% occupied! We assume the seafood must be delicious!!Spotted the river cruise boat form Danga Bay We really enjoyed the view over here, especially the 'Sunset'.Our orders :-* Vegetables* Toufu soup* Butter prawn* Sea shell* Black Pepper Crab* Steam FishFor 8 adults & 5 children.......Live SeafoodOur foods serve in 15 minutes, hmm....q...
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| Budget Hotel at Taman Molek, Johor Bahru. |
| 2008-05-19 04:55:00 |
ASPEN Summer Hotel16-01, Jalan Molek 1/13, Taman Molek, 81100, Johor Bahruhttp://aspensummerhotel.googlepages.com/Tel : +607-3518161Fax : +607-3517161Room rates : RM98 – RM168Facilities & services : WiFi at CafeComments by Cowboy Celab :-"This place has a nice lounge at night with a duo singing and playing the guitar. I like hanging out here when I'm in JB. Cheap beer and lots of parking. "MY TRIPS - Home ...
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| ran Queen ran King Taiwan Foods Cafe, Tmn Molek Johor Bahru |
| 2008-05-19 01:24:00 |
ran King ran Queen Taiwan Cafe located at Jalan Molek 1/8, Taman Molek, J.B. (N1°31.849' E103°47.430')There are many Taiwanese Cafe & Restaurants at Johor Bahru. This is the one we always visit.The lady boss came from South Taiwan (Ping-tong, Tainan). The foods taste are the southern taste and it's different from Taipei. Examples like the Oyster Vermicelli (蚵仔麵線) & the stewed pork rice (魯肉飯) taste are different that I had from Taipei, but.....delicious too!The cafe has s...
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| Unique Ceiling Fan @ Lavender Cake Shop Jusco Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru. |
| 2008-05-15 04:44:00 |
Found this unique ceiling fan at Lavender Cake & Bistro, Jusco Permas Jaya, Johor Bahru.It turns slow and windless, just for decoration purpose.Feels that......it's simulate the humans process......When it's young, it spins fast but the 'prop' is short (seems like just start to grow...)When it's old, it rotates slow and weak but the 'prop' grew longer......Art? I agree if you said....Another shot with faster shuttle speed while still spinning.....I'm having a tea break with my family. And my...
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| Tebrau River Cleaning Project, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-05-12 21:10:00 |
10th May 2008I wasn't aware about this till my brother told me about it. I wondered there's no banner for public awareness.When I rush to the location (where at the back of Bayu Puteri 3 Apartment), the show had over! And I saw the only awareness was a A3 size board standing 1 meter up beside the road??! Only the peoples who stayed around that area will aware of this event.I was told that the public respond was perfect!! Because.......everyone who came, they will enjoy free foods & drinks!! ...
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| Beauty Mama Competition, C.Square, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-05-11 22:38:00 |
Beauty Mother Competition @ City Square Plaza, Johor Bahru (11th May 2008)Organize by Lion ClubIt's a coincidence.I brought my family with my mum-in-law to City Square Plaza, Johor Bahru for 'Mother's day' lunch and came across this competition.It's also for the purpose of meeting a friend from Malacca - 9W2HHL (Heng). He was there because of his wife it's one of the judges for the competition!I simply take out my cam and give some shots of the competition.The participants line-up for the compet...
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| International Kite Festival - Pasir Gudang, Johor |
| 2008-05-08 04:27:00 |
The Johor Corporation organise the event every year at Bukit Layang Layang (Kite Hill), Pasir Gudang Johor. (It's about 30 minutes drive from Johor Bahru town) The Festival was on 24th February 2008.The field was pack of peoples when we arrived. There are many country participate in the yearly events of Johor.Different kind of kites you can see from the big field. Big, small, creative and even Huge....everyone was showing their skills and the beautiful kites they have. But the weather seems like...
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| Soon Huat Bak Kut Teh, Tmn Daya, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-05-06 00:53:00 |
Located at Jalan Sagu 14, Taman Daya, Johor Bahru. (N1°32.766' E103°45.809')Visited this shop on past Sunday.The claypot Bak Kut Teh - Average.And the claypot ginger chicken portion was too small for four persons, but taste good.Overall rated : 3.5/5Claypot Bak Kut TehClaypot Ginger ChickenThe environment of the shop was clean and good ventilation.MY TRIPS - Home ...
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| Beautiful View of Johor Straits |
| 2008-05-04 20:20:00 |
On one sunny day and I visited this small fishing village and the scenic view really surprise me!!The village located at the back of Taman Perling - a.k.a. Perling Seafood Village, you can see Singapore at opposite.Photo from Google EarthI simply walk in to one of the Seafood Restaurant call 'Restaurant Asli'. It's not a big & commercial type, but it's nice and comfort. You can have very nice view of Johor Straits from the restaurant.The locals are staying along the straits from both sites o...
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| Vintage and Classic Motor Show, Permas Mall, Johor Bahru (Part I) |
| 2008-04-27 10:41:00 |
Photos of the day at Permas Mall, Taman Permas Jaya. (N1°29.817' E103°49.036') 26th - 27th April 2008.Once you walked in, you can see the full series of Volkswagon Beetle. They line up from generation to generation.The cars are showed in both right left include of the middle lane. You can see many vintage cars that you won't see it on the road today!MG 'British Sports Car' series also display on the show perfectly.MG MG-A 1600 Mark II (1960-1962)The engine size was increased again to 1622 cc b...
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| Vintage and Classic Motor Show, Permas Mall, Johor Bahru (Part II) |
| 2008-04-27 10:40:00 |
Continue from Part I.....The Series of Mini......I forgot the name of the car below......Volvo Amazon (1956-1970)The Volvo Amazon was a mid-size car introduced in 1956 by Volvo Cars to complement their Volvo PV model, offered since 1947. The Amazon was manufactured at Volvo's Torslandaverken[1] and when production ended on July 3 1970[2], 667,323 had been produced. For more, please click here.Mercedes-Benz W100 - 600 (1963-1981)I don't know how long it takes to start the engine.......One of the ...
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| Innovative Items |
| 2008-04-23 04:06:00 |
I have my lunch today at one of the food court at Tampoi (beside Giant Hypermart). Just a normal food court, but suddenly I was amaze with the swinging disc (hanging on top of the foods) for chasing away the fly! The disc will non-stop swinging because of the wind from surrounding.What an innovative idea!Without spending a single cent, you can have the same effect like those motorize type.I am thinking that......what if most of us having the same concept and mentality, protecting our 'environmen...
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| Budget Hotel at Taman Scientex, Pasir Gudang, Johor. |
| 2008-04-19 00:13:00 |
TS Hotel (N1°29.514' E103°54.629')17, Jalan Rusa 1, Taman Scientex, Pasir Gudang, Johor.http://www.tshotelsb.comTel : +607-2891488Fax : +607-2899588Room rates : RM68 – RM136* Breakfast included.* Meeting room* Restaurant.* Café.* Free Wifi Services.MY TRIPS - Home ...
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| Wifi Kopitiam (Coffee Shop) at Tmn Molek, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-04-02 02:06:00 |
I was about to take my breakfast at my usual place - the Wifi Kopitiam (The first & the only around this area), I saw the local authorities 'Swept" away the illegal hawker around the corner.Yes, very fast! Only takes 10 minutes!They are many hawkers around Johor Bahru are illegally put up their stalls for business. Some of that really create inconvenience for transport passing......but some of it hide it at the back alley.MY TRIPS - Home ...
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| Being Tagged! Where the game started....... |
| 2008-03-31 03:59:00 |
I started blogging since 2006. But never take seriouly until September 2007. Iniatially it was just my digital diary, but now....turn to one of my hobby! From blogging I learned a lot skill and even HTML, the best part is.....make friends around the cyber world.Few days ago, I try my very best to understand about being Tagged. Really confuse me in the beginning, but I cathed a little after an explanation from Quachee.Yes, you are right! I'm just a newbie in blogging! :)Tagged! Random QuestionsIn...
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| Kenyir Lake, Terengganu. |
| 2008-03-19 02:43:00 |
The Explorers's journey continue.....Approx. 527KM away from Johor Bahru to Kenyir Lake. They (3 families) check in to Kenyir Lake View Resort (N5°08.286' E102°48.663') around noon time. 3 days 2 nights for MYR468.00 person as package rates (inclusive of meals).After settle with their lunch in the resort, they took their free time to walk around the resort for the first day.Day 2Everyone was excited and wake up early in the morning to enjoy their breakfast and start the boat cruise whitin the ...
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| Computer Fair 2008 at Landmark Mall, Johor Bahru |
| 2008-03-14 23:36:00 |
Visited Landmark Mall (JB town) on Saturday for the Computer Fair, March 2008.Carpark was full when we reached there around 3pm. So we have park our car about 300 meters away from the Mall.Basically it's just a price war about this computer fair. We (me, 9W2KG & 9W2TSK) bought 2GB Kingston Micro SD card for MYR39.00 come with SD & Mini SD adapter. The Toshiba 2GB Micro SD selling at MYR37.00 without any adapter.4GB Kingston Thumb drive : MYR48.00And I noticed that WD 250GB Hard Disk Driv...
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| Restaurant Double Lim (Assam Fish), Muar. (CNY 2008 Trips) |
| 2008-02-18 04:54:00 |
Assam fish is the famous food from Batu Pahat and Muar. Between this 2 towns, I mostly visit Muar. So during CNY 2008, I found another restaurant selling this famous food located along the road from Muar to B. Pahat. This shop was recommended by my friend (John Lim) who is familiar with foods around Muar area.We took about 30 minutes to find this shop and luckily not so many customer during that moment (2:30pm). Restaurant Double Lim just sit opposite of one chinese temple.....N2°02.194' E102°...
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| Jonker Walk Night Market, Malacca (CNY 2008 Trips) |
| 2008-02-16 04:49:00 |
Came to Jonker Walk (one of the Malacca Tourism area) often but in day time, this time we decide to visit the night market along the street.After our dinner at Ole Sayang Restaurant, we drive toward Jonker street......get our parking easily beside the Malacca River. This parking area is huge! (N2°11.634' E102°14.832') MYR2.00 per entry.The area was crowded and packs! Believe it's because of festive season too.The night market is full of foods, fashion, toys and many others stall.......It's rea...
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| Ole Sayang Nyonya Food Restaurant, Malacca (Melaka) (CNY 2008 Trips) |
| 2008-02-15 03:57:00 |
After the wonderful River Cruise, we headed to fill our stomach.Try few times of Nyonya Suan Restaurant, this time we decide to taste 'Ole Sayang Restaurant'-Nyonya Food at Melaka Raya. (N2°11.258' E102°15.345')It's located at the busiest street of Taman Melaka Raya, Jalan Mederka. The business hours : Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner 6:00pm-9:30pm. Closed on Wednesday.The first impression was nice decoration of the restaurant. The Seet's family photos are on the wall, the rattan chairs everywhere...
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| Malacca River Cruise (CNY 2008 Trips) |
| 2008-02-12 00:44:00 |
Malacca state administration develops the river since 2005 to 'pollution-free water', gardens on its banks and pedestrian walkways along the river. This is the river where the war begin and end, and also the place where Melaka (Malacca) began. It was a busy port and a tourism river today. The Malacca River was dubbed as "Venice of the East" by European seafarers.I take this CNY holiday to visit this glorious history river. The jetty is at the opposite of Traffic Police HQ after the Dutch Square ...
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| Famous Authentic Seremban Baked Crab (CNY 2008 Trips) |
| 2008-02-11 04:00:00 |
We heard about this famous authentic Seremban baked crab long time ago, but I just don't have chance to taste it. After my trips from Kuala Pilah, I drive to the Seremban town through 51 road. It's took about 30 minutes to reach the town. You can see many Dragon Fruit farms along the road, and also many fruit stalls at road site selling this red special fruit.The first mission at Seremban town was searching for the Famous 'Siew-Pow'. But unfortunately after follow Malsingmaps Poi's........the tw...
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