Best Chris Maier Podcasts (2024)

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Central Europe private equity: a surprisingly big opportunity. With Robert Knorr 43:49

1d ago43:49

43:49

Mid Europa Partners pioneered private equity buyout investing in Central Europe, launching in 1999. Robert Knorr has been managing partner since 2007. He was recently awarded Private Equity Mid Market Leader of the Year at the Real Deals private equity awards for his pivotal role in investment in the region. In this podcast he talks to Ross Butler …

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377: Two Oceans 1:15:14

3d ago1:15:14

1:15:14

This week, the Maier's get together after a rough few days following Kristin's infusion. Topics include: Billy Ocean, family aging, Kristin's birthday, hosting, Syd stories, 420, SOW, Taylor's new album, and continued education. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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246: Before They Were Famous Part 2 1:06:18

4d ago1:06:18

1:06:18

We continue our look back at how some of today's biggest actors and comedians got their start playing music! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Dogstar - Denial) 00:57 - Martini Ranch - How Can the Labouring Man Find Time For Self-Culture? 10:47 - Queen Latifah (ft. Monie Love) - Ladies First 21:14 - Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch - Good Vibrations 36:12 -…

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376: Boob Sweat 1:06:22

10d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

This week, the Maier's get together on a sunny, warm afternoon to discuss: podcast community, the Masters, Kiwanis, Fest of Ale, biopsy, Apple charges, hockey pool, SOW, pop country, and Coachella. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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245: Before They Were Famous Part 1 1:15:08

12d ago1:15:08

1:15:08

Many famous actors and comedians started out trying to make it as musicians. This week we bring some you might not have know about! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Roman Antix - What's the Difference?) 10:20 - Hollywood Vampires - People Who Died 25:30 - Seona Dancing - Bitter Heart 36:28 - Those Bastard Souls - The Train from Terminal Boredom 49:56 - W…

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Private equity secondaries uncovered: Etienne Deshormes 33:49

14d ago33:49

33:49

By Fund Shack

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375: Dicks, Decks, and Dentists 1:00:40

18d ago1:00:40

1:00:40

This week, the Maier's get together to discuss the week that was. Topics include: podcasting, Lake Breeze cocktail, drinking, communicating needs, Magnolias, the eclipse, SOW, and billionaires. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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374: Floating Head 1:05:04

25d ago1:05:04

1:05:04

This week, the Maier's get together over Easter Weekend to discuss: Big Brother Pool, blueberry tea, fixing the deck, Easter candy, kid credit, bunnies by Province, BCE, silverware, 90's trivia, SOW, and country music. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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Deal prospects: a global lawyer's perspective, with Chris Field of Dechert 42:28

1M ago42:28

42:28

With a deal drought across the global private equity industry, we talk to Chris Field of global law firm Dechert about what's next for M&A and buyout deal flow for 2024. We discuss valuations and defensive deal structures as vendors and buyers find ways to come together. Top quote: "I have never worked on an earn-out, ever, that has not resulted in…

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373: Come Out and Play 1:14:16

1M ago1:14:16

1:14:16

This week, the Maier's get together mid-Spring Break to discuss: sweaters, friends, scavenger hunt, sleepovers, Spring Cocktail, dentist part 2, garage mural, Deep and Delicious, Ghostbusters, SOW, and Lollapalooza. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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372: Cloyingly Sweet 1:01:01

1M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

This week, The Maier's get together on the deck to discuss: guard dogs, books, Spring Old Fashioned, the dentist, aging, Pita Pit, SOW, ballads, and streaming shows. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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African private equity: a conversation with Stephane Bacquaert 52:27

1M ago52:27

52:27

Private equity is a great way of investing in uncertain, high growth environments. Strange then, that the African private equity industry is so small. In fact, Stephane Bacquaert, managing partner of Adenia Capital, argues that the mature Western private capital industry has systematically misunderstood the African opportunity, and its risk profile…

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371: Steel Tongs 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

1:07:54

This week, the Maier's get together with Spring Break looming on the horizon. Topics discussed: flooded basement, black cats, spring cocktail, strange noises, Canadian travel, office renovations, SOW, public life, and second life on the internet. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com…

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244: Let the Kids Drive Part 2 1:09:51

2M ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Another week and more dad talk as we break down five more songs brought to us by our teenagers! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Joey Valence & Brae - Punk Tactics) 01:10 - She Wants Revenge - Tear You Apart 15:50 - Kendrick Lamar (ft Dr. Dre) - Compton 26:25 - Jawny - Anything You Want 41:13 - Earl Sweatshirt - Chum 51:40 - Beach Bunny - Sports 66:55 - …

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370: Bright, Not Sunny 1:06:02

2M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

This week, the Maier's get together while Chris isn't feeling all that great. Topics include: spring cocktail, eating habits, Wonka, surge pricing, US vs CAN, scotch tasting, SOW, tubing, and dissonant music. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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243: Let the Kids Drive Part 1 1:19:39

2M ago1:19:39

1:19:39

This week, we bring tunes provided by our teenage kids and try to not let the show devolve into old man, dad rants! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Kanye West - Touch the Sky) 09:22 - J. Cole - Let Nas Down 21:30 - Billie Eilish - My Strange Addiction 37:14 - Joey Bada$$ - Righteous Minds 51:08 - AJR - Inertia 61:17 - Odd Future - Oldie 77:45 - Outro (M…

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Henry Freeman: repackaging private equity 41:17

2M ago41:17

41:17

Private equity fund managers are racing to find structures that will allow small private investors to invest with them. Meanwhile governments are introducing ELTIF and LTAF structures to encourage "democratization". Henry Freeman has been working at the nexus of public and private equity for two decades. And he has concerns. Henry is founder of the…

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369: Proficient 1:10:41

2M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

This week, the Maier's get together after Kristin's visit with the ladies. Topics include: Connor Bedard, bar fights, kids and the phone, social anxiety, parent teacher interviews, White Lotus, bricks, SOW, Tik Tok music, and the blues. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com…

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368: Making Friends 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: Genesis Open, French Blonde, music lessons, Valentine's Day, food by province, SOW, duets, and Canadian hip hop. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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242: 2023 Year In Review Part 2 1:09:07

2M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Matt and Chris conclude their look at the year that was! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Sinead O'Connor - Emperor's New Clothes) 3:53 - Killing Joke - Love Like Blood 18:33 - The Beaches - Cigarette 31:31 - De La Soul - Ego Trippin' Part 2 46:53 - Albert Hammond Jr - Memo of Hate 57:40 - Flechettes - Along For the Ride 1:07:10 - Outro (Dierks Bentley -…

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Daniel Zwirn, Arena Investors: Avoiding moral hazard in private markets 52:03

2M ago52:03

52:03

Daniel Zwirn is CEO of Arena Investors LP. In this episode of the Fund Shack private equity podcast, he talks to Ross Butler about the opportunities in private markets, and how to prosecute them in a way that truly aligns incentives with underlying investors. [00:00:16] Ross Butler: You’re listening to fund Shack. I’m Ross Butler, and today my gues…

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367: Breaking Up 1:20:25

2M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

This week, the Maier's take a break during the Big Game to discuss: the weather (again), name changes, Champagne float, Super Bowl LVIII, Taylor, listener email, SOW, the Grammy's, and the Rock 'n Roll Hall Of Fame. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hywhoney@gmail.com

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366: Flustered 1:08:15

3M ago1:08:15

1:08:15

This week, the Maier's get together after a few outings to discuss: old movies, hot cocktails, Andy or Justin, coffee date, dating stories, virtual golf, SOW, NHL All Star Game, Danielle Smith, and the news. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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241: 2023 Year in Review Part 1 1:21:08

3M ago1:21:08

1:21:08

Matt and Chris take a look back at the year that was! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (The Vaccines - Love to Walk Away) 9:55 - Blur - Barbaric 26:10 - English Teacher - The World's Biggest Paving Slab 37:18 - Paramore - The News 49:50 - Flight of the Conchords - Robots 1:08:00 - Jeff Beck (feat Joss Stone) - I've Put a Speel on You 1:18:00 - Outro (Mile…

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365: Coupé 1:08:02

3M ago1:08:02

1:08:02

This week the Maier's get together over a cocktail to discuss: afternoon yoga, sleepovers, serving mishaps, thrift shopping, vehicle insurance, 83.3 million, more strikes, S.O.W., Toronto and guitar lessons. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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364: Two of Hearts 1:08:21

3M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

The Maier's get together after a snow filled week to discuss: American friends, strawberries, new blog, anxiety, vandalism, Frost Fest, listener email, SOW, and new albums. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com https://www.honeybearsandsydneybeans.com/

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363: I Will Give You Everything 1:17:45

3M ago1:17:45

1:17:45

This week the Maier's get together to discuss: Chelsea Handler, Black Forest Cake, winter returns, grocery tales, know-it-alls, NFL predictions, SOW, TV shows, and bus trips. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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362: Tinkering 1:02:05

4M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

This week, the Maier's get together after a quiet week to discuss: longer days, house repairs, kids and money, lost retainer, Valentine cocktail, dress shopping, new van, 2023 quiz, SOW, and Miley Cyrus. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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240: Star Wars Part 2 57:28

4M ago57:28

57:28

More Star Wars fun this week as we are joined by Matt's 'From A Certain Point Askew' podcast co-host, Jay! We get into more topics including recasting vs CGI, future projects we're excited for and of course, the highs and lows of the Star Wars fandom. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Jamiroquai - Use the Force) 00:50 - Mos Def - Know That 06:06 - Recast …

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361: Prediction Bingo 1:11:17

4M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

This week, the Maier's get together post-Christmas to discuss: grey hair, Cupid's Panties, New Year's dinner, Santa gifts, cat sitting, Space Needle pic (again!), Big White, Kelowna Rockets, 2024 predictions, SOW, and the end of the season. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com…

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239: Star Wars Part 1 1:13:28

4M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

This week, we do a crossover with Jay from Matt's other podcast - From A Certain Point Askew. We bring Star Wars-related tunes and cover a lot of topics such as our fandom origins, why Jay and Matt started a Star Wars podcast, favorite films and series and more! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Weird Al Yankovic - Yoda) 04:10 - Eminem - Rhyme or Reason 1…

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360: Shave Your Nutmeg 1:07:17

4M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

This week, the Maier's get together on Christmas Eve Eve to discuss: the Era's movie, Egg Nog, Christmas movies, Christmas prep, PAMDA concert, tree hunting, last minute shopping, Canadian Xmas quiz, SOW, and country carols. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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359: Naughty but Nice 1:04:36

4M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

This week, the Maier's get together after a day spent outdoors. Topics include: Dave Matthews Band, District Wine Village, Syd stories, Cheddar Man, more Hallmark, the van, SOW, snow at Christmas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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Hans Lovrek on private equity's ancient precedent 28:11

4M ago28:11

28:11

Hans Lovrek stumbled on Medieval Florentine documents that showed structures were being used to align interests in ventures with high information asymmetry that were uncannily similar to today’s limited partnerships. Through a method of historical institutionalism, Hans demonstrates how the same techniques have been used to solve similar problems, …

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358: Santa's Panties 1:18:17

5M ago1:18:17

1:18:17

This week, the Maier's get together after a evening at a local winery. Topics include: Amazon, Xmas beer, gifts, hair cuts, friendship bracelets, ice hotels, the neruologist, SOW, and family music. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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238: England Regional - The South West Part 2 1:04:45

5M ago1:04:45

1:04:45

Matt and Chris conclude their look at the music artists of Dorset, Devon, Gloucestershire, and Cornwall. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (The Cortinas - Fascist Dictator) 02:30 - Massive Attack - Karmacoma 12:30 - The Heavy - How You Like Me Now 21:35 - Moriaty - Dahmer Blues 37:20 - The Sundays - Here's Where the Story Ends 50:50 - Portishead - All Mine…

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Yaron Valler, Target Global - AI, VR, venture capital and separating hot air from substance 46:32

5M ago46:32

46:32

Yaron Valler is a founder of venture capital firm Target Global. He is a successful entrepreneur and investor, and was part of the team at Intel that invented the Pentium Processor. In this episode of the Fund Shack podcast, he talks to Ross Butler about how AI will change ‘everything’, virtual reality, how government’s should direct innovation and…

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357: Where's the Tape? 1:07:03

5M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

This week, the Maier's get together to discuss: email signatures, bad attachments, advent calendars, tongue kissing, toots, Hallmark movies, Corey Perry, SOW, putting up the tree, and the Philly Specials. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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Sanjay Panchal, Livingbridge 33:44

5M ago33:44

33:44

Sanjay Panchal is a partner at Livingbridge, a leading international growth capital investor, where he specialises in healthcare. In this episode he speaks to Ross Butler about the opportunities for private equity investors across the healthcare sector. [00:00:00] Ross Butler: You’re listening to Fund Shack. I’m Ross Butler and this week I’m talkin…

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237: England Regional - The South West 1:16:49

5M ago1:16:49

1:16:49

This week, Matt and Chris return to their England regional series by heading to the South West! Areas include: Bristol, Bath, Plymouth, Exeter, Bournemouth, and Devon. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Chay Snowdon - Tough Guys Die First) 06:38 - Naked Eyes - Promises Promises 18:22 - XTC - Dear God 35:30 - The Bolshoi - Sunday Morning 49:10 - Muse - Hyst…

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356: Bad Mojo 1:03:18

5M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

This week, the Maier's get together after Syd's birthday party to discuss: smoking in bars, Manitoba towns, bad mojo, phone update, Photobook Canada, downtown shopping, traffic circles, SOW, and Taylor tickets. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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Marcus Maier-Krug, Arcmont Asset Management 45:27

5M ago45:27

45:27

Marcus Maier-Krug is partner and co-head of portfolio management at Arcmont. He has been working in private credit since before the global financial crisis. In this episode, recorded in November 2023, we discuss what constitutes alpha in private credit, what it’s attractions are as an asset class, whether it can retain the market share it has taken…

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355: Grey Bowl Super Cup 1:14:57

5M ago1:14:57

1:14:57

This week, the Maier's get together before the big (Canadian) football game. Topics include: shopping, hair loss, Mistletoe Margarita, Kevin visits, Traylor, the Grey Cup, SOW, more Traylor, girl bands, and piercings. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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236: Reasons Are Several Redux Part 2 1:23:28

5M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

We wrap up our chat with Neil from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks. More random topics are covered (as a throwback to our old Reasons Are Several show) including male contraception, untrustworthy doctors, sex in space and a long chat about AI's effects on the music industry and our personal lives. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Cha Nwbarra - A Little Bit…

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Alejandro Alcalde Rasch, Advent International 51:35

5M ago51:35

51:35

Alejandro Alcalde Rasch is a senior director in Advent International‘s portfolio support group. He joined Advent in 2010 having been chief transformation officer and head of supply at Gröhe AG and a partner in McKinsey’s chemicals practice. In this Fund Shack podcast, Alejandro talks to Ross Butler about the genesis of Advent’s dedicated portfolio …

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354: Ladies That Lunch 1:06:11

5M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

This week, the Maier's get together after a family night out! Topics include: survival prep, self-scheduling, math, Jack Frost, Remembrance Day, bag pipes, the Oilers suck, SOW, dinner bubbles, and the Beaches. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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235: Reasons Are Several Redux Part 1 1:11:31

5M ago1:11:31

1:11:31

This week we are joined by Neil from Dark Angels and Pretty Freaks on his visit to Eugene, Oregon with Matt. Matt and Neil used to have a show called Reasons Are Several so the three lads do a bit of a redux of the show, kicking it off with a lot of sports-related topics and songs. Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Pete Rock & CL Smooth - In the House) 00…

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353: Cheese Slice 1:03:51

6M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

This week the Maier's get together post-Halloween to discuss: water, Matt and Neil in Eugene, cranberry paloma, Taylor in Vancouver, Canadian, candy, Beanie and Cecil, late night tv, SOW, Chubby Cree, and AI. Reach Us: @kmaemaier @chrismaierbc @hwywhoney hwywhoney@gmail.com

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234: Big in the 90's Part 2 1:02:49

6M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

Matt and Chris conclude their look at some of the gone, but not forgotten, music artists of the 1990's! Track list: 00:00 - Intro (Belly - Feed the Tree) 3:20 - Big L - Ebonics 17:26 - I Mother Earth - One More Astronaut 30:45 - Babes in Toyland - Sweet 69 42:45 - Sneaker Pimps - 6 Underground 50:00 - Helmet - Unsung 1:00:44 - Outro (Mazzy Star - F…

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Josh Lerner, Harvard Business School 41:51

6M ago41:51

41:51

Harvard professor Josh Lerner explains the risks and requirements of public intervention in establishing a thriving venture capital and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Professor Lerner tells Ross Butler that seeding a venture capital industry is a difficult and slow process – it’s not just the case of emulating Silicon Valley. With reference to his clas…

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