Best Kenn Delbridge Podcasts (2024)

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080004 Nylon Coffee Roasters Reissue 2:32

2h ago2:32

2:32

Start your morning right with an artisanal coffee brewed by the baristas at Nylon Coffee Roasters at 4 Everton Park #01-40, Postcode 080004. In this episode, you'll hear Grinding Beans Mechanised Tamping Espresso Machine w Brew Boiler and Steam Boiler Frothing Milk Cup Cleaning Try to identify each step as it happens! Their Coffee Bar overlooks a s…

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628925 Lion Dance Reissue 1:47

2h ago1:47

1:47

Every Chinese New Year, across Singapore, you'll hear lion dances to bring good luck in the new year. Learn more about the simple instruments used and, most importantly, how much it costs to get a lion dance troupe over to your home/office/shop to raise the roof and start the year right! For some reason, this is our most popular episode, and it's p…

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068914 Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls Reissue 11:18

11d ago11:18

11:18

Immerse yourself in a south bath of Himalayan Full Moon Singing Bowls at The Singing Bowl Gallery. The Full Moon bowls are struck under a full moon, which is said to imbue each bowl with a special aura that makes the note of the bowl more ethereal. The address is 160 Robinson Road #04-12 SBF Centre, Singapore 068914. I'm on a short break, so I'm re…

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417943 SPLICE Cast Sonic Logo 2.0 10:22

10d ago10:22

10:22

The sonic logo for every Hear. Here. Singapore episode has undergone a total makeover, and in this episode, we follow the long and winding road that ended up at the legendary Snakeweed Studios to re-record the guitar part, with founder Leonard Soosay working the board. The SPLICE Cast sonic logo was produced by Omer Abdullah, Geoff Kent, Philip O'M…

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018956 Betting on Numbers, Singapore-Style! 4:32

22d ago4:32

4:32

When passing the scene of a traffic accident, most folks rubber neck to see the aftermath, and no more. In Singapore, gamblers note down the license plates and then go place a bet on that number coming up in the draw. Welcome to the insane world of gambling on numbers and the folly of trying to beat the house! Hear. Here. Singapore. National Counci…

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109178 Murder Most Fowl 4:52

1M ago4:52

4:52

Out and about again with my parabolic mic, I decided to track down a single cicada and record it going through a full cycle of the iconic cicada song. Alkaff Mansion is a good spot to get away from the city and record cicadas... but there are also plenty of crows there. Crows happen to be a natural predator of the noisy critters... and mayhem ensue…

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560159 Kebun Baru Birdsinging Club 4:16

2M ago4:16

4:16

Bird Singing enthusiasts have been coming to Ang Mo Kio Garden West since the 70s, bringing their pride and joy to hang on rods as the birds and owners socialise. What started out as a handful of hobbyists is now a space for as many as 1,000 cages for daily gathering of nature's most beautiful singers. Visitors are always welcome at the Kebun Baru …

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729825 Flamingo a Go-Go 4:46

2M ago4:46

4:46

Jurong Bird Park, featured in early episodes early in 2020, shifted in January 2024 to Mandai, to be next to Singapore Zoo, Night Safari & River Wonders. So, it was time to visit my feathered friends in their new digs, and get up close to the American Flamingos. The way the old place was laid out, you couldn't get that close. Now, in the Crimson We…

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238880 Attempted Murder On Orchard Road 6:50

3M ago6:50

6:50

Attempted Murder? On Orchard Road?!? Has Hear. Here. Singapore. pivoted to being a True Crime podcast? No - we're still 100% focussed on the sonic delights of Singapore, but with a newly acquired parabolic microphone, I've been recording birds. I started around my condo, then Botanic Gardens, Dempsey Hill and, finally, on to the famous shopping str…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Taking MC 5:14

3M ago5:14

5:14

When you're ill, it's understandable to take a day off work after seeing a doctor who issues the necessary Medical Certificate, aka MC. But when you want a day off but haven't got the necessary annual leave allowance, it's a sly practice to "fake" being ill to get that MC and a free day off work! Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Jo" Hea…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Sinkie 4:05

4M ago4:05

4:05

We learn about a unique Singaporean-to-Singaporean term, "Sinkie". It can be an identifier or a horrid insult, and has mysterious origins. Fear not - I have my mate Nasir to help explain this contentious word used To Singaporeans, For Singaporeans, and By Singaporeans Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Nasir" Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #…

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Speak Solid English - No.1 Passport In the World 3:42

4M ago3:42

3:42

Founded as a port, Singapore has grown into a leading SE Asian hub for trade and travel and welcomes visitors for both business and pleasure. It's a two-way street, though: Singaporeans also LOVE to travel, and the Singapore Passport was recently ranked no.1 because it grants holders visa-free travel to 196 countries across the world. Shaiful Risan…

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Speak Solid Singlish - O$P$ 5:41

4M ago5:41

5:41

Singaporeans love to abbreviate things, and illegal loansharks have popularised O$P$ - short for Owe Money, Pay Money. With credit companies popping up, getting your hands on quick cash no longer requires you get in bed with gangsters, and the legacy of these dodgy dealers is now stuff of stories kids are told to warn them to be financially prudent…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Last Bus, Last Train! 5:20

4M ago5:20

5:20

In Singapore, getting home at night means a hard stop with the last bus / last train: beyond that, you're paying top dollar to get your butt home. We get the inside dope on how to maximize your nights while minimizing wallet damage for getting back for enough shut-eye for hijinks the next day! Shaiful Risan wrote this episode and voiced "Jo" Hear.H…

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Speak Solid Singlish - HDB & BTO 5:31

4M ago5:31

5:31

Public Housing in Singapore is awesome and has been a big part of Singapore's journey from kampung villages to First World status. Hang w Fai as he explains the ups and downs as well as recommendations on which HDB estate has the best chow Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Fai Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #par…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Sleazey Does It 4:18

5M ago4:18

4:18

Having a good time in Singapore can be tricky - go to the wrong place, and you'll have a nice time, but not a great time. Learn about Siam Diu, the Thai-themed Discotheques, and how to chit-chat with the "servers" Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Denboy Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolid…

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819643 Till We Meet Again 2:47

5M ago2:47

2:47

Today, January 23rd 2024, marks a year since I lost my brother, Paul. He & his wife loved to travel, but because of his illness and the pandemic shutting borders, he never got to see Jewel at Changi Airport. So I spent a few hours grabbing sounds he would have heard at T1, T2, T3, and Jewel. The sounds in the episode are (in order) Roadside drop-of…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Wayang at Work 4:27

5M ago4:27

4:27

Singlish is used everywhere in Singapore, including the work place. Office politics become toxic when someone starts to "wayang" - slang for Theatre or Acting - which means to skive off work! Shaiful Risan wrote this episode, and voiced Ah Lim. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries …

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Speak Solid Singlish - Lost in Translation 6:20

5M ago6:20

6:20

Don't embarrass yourself screwing up using Singlish words uttered in films and on the streets of the Little Red Dot! To the rescue is stand-up comedian Shaiful Risan takes us on a "transliteration on the go" as he explains the words visitors will hear here, so the meaning isn't... Lost In Translation. Word of warning - we've got some strong languag…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Chope 4:01

6M ago4:01

4:01

Learn the secret o how to 'reserve' a seat in a hawker centre, food court, coffee shop with a 10 cent packet of tissues - The Art of the Chope! Zaki was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singlish #comedy #parody #homage #speaksolidsinglish #miniseries #wahlau #kiasu #chope #reserve #stamp …

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Speak Solid Singlish - Cashless Society 5:02

6M ago5:02

5:02

The past meets the future as the Lion City moves towards a ca$hless society - digital payments are taking over, and our friend Roy waxes philosophically on the inevitability of progress against the loss of the chill out 90s vibe of Singapore Roy was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website #singapore #singli…

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Speak Solid Singlish - A Fine City 3:57

6M ago3:57

3:57

A Fine City sounds like a tourism slogan, but it's got a deadly double meaning: getting fined! Singapore loves its clean, graffiti-free streets, but hear from our new friend Zaki on how he was slapped with a most unfortunate fine for parking his bike on double-yellow lines. Zaki was voiced by Shaiful Risan, who also wrote this episode. Hear.Hear.Si…

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Speak Solid English - Ordering Drinks Part 3 Beer! 3:10

7M ago3:10

3:10

Our 3rd drink ordering episode brings us back to Newton to get BEER!!!! Yes, we can't leave you without explaining the joys of getting a bottle of cold suds at a hawker centre to round off a lovely day. Our Singlish beer buddy was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Dia Hakim Dr…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Ordering Drinks Part 2 Pasar Malam 3:50

7M ago3:50

3:50

We take our thirsty selves to the Pasar Malam, the Malay Night Market, to teach you how to quench your thirst with drinks more colourful that a rainbow. When our posh Brit realizes he's lost his cheat sheet, how will he survive? Our Singlish bud was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebasti…

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Speak Solid English - Ordering Drinks Part 1 Hawker Centre 3:37

7M ago3:37

3:37

In this ep, we help you quench your thirst at a local hawker centre, where tea, locally known as teh, can be customized exactly to your taste buds. But will our posh Brit be able to use his drinks cheat sheet to master this simple task? Our Singlish hawker was voiced by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by Dia Hakim Hear.Hear.Singapore We…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Swearing 3:56

7M ago3:56

3:56

Finally, the episode our Singlish expert has been waiting for - swearing! Blue language can be enormously colourful in Singlish, but will our stiff upper lip Brit let our loose-lipped local fire away with unchecked profanities?!? Our potty mouth Singlish friend was read by Sebastian Sim, and this episode was written by no-one who cares to be identi…

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Speak Solid English - National Service 3:41

7M ago3:41

3:41

In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, we explore the mandatory 2-year national service for Singaporean males. Stand up straight, face forward, and let's accomplish the mission! My most excellent Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Cepat! Cepat! Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah Huang #singapor…

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Boleh" 3:25

8M ago3:25

3:25

In this ep of Speak Solid Singlish, we delve into how "bo" can be added as a prefix for many other words to create a sorry situation: "bo" means "no", which only leaves everyone even more desperate to have My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and the ep was written by Jedidiah Huang. Bo Knows "No" Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah …

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Shiok" 2:50

8M ago2:50

2:50

In this episode of Speak Solid Singlish, our topic is the no.1 Singaporean pastime - gluttony! Things get spicy before they explode with flavours, among other things... My Singlish friend is Sebastian Sim, and it was written by Jedidiah Huang. Get ready for chow time! Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidiah Huang #singapore #singlish #co…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Dating Part 3 3:22

8M ago3:22

3:22

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 3rd and final part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario reaches its climax, as the r'ship hits "ai stead mai" status! My Singlish guest voice is the multi-talented Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Petri…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Dating Part 2 3:12

8M ago3:12

3:12

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign presents the 2nd part of how to speak like a local when it comes to dating! Our faux romcom dating scenario with "Su" now takes to the streets, to learn the lingo of love when it comes to getting out on a date in the Lion City. My Singlish guest voice is the always brilliant Petrina Kow; this episode was written by…

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Speak Solid Singlish - Dating Part 1 3:01

9M ago3:01

3:01

The Speak Solid Singlish campaign continues with a 3-part lesson on Dating! We present a faux romcom dating scenario with "Su", as she teaches the finer points of how the local language of love is spoken. My Singlish guest voice is the always brilliant Petrina Kow; this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Petrina Kow …

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Siao" 3:07

10M ago3:07

3:07

Our 4-episode mini-series to help you Speak Solid Singlish concludes with "Siao" - the hokkien word for crazy. In Singlish, it's flexible - it can be a good kind of crazy, and it can be out-and-out bonkers mad! My Singlish guest voice is the brilliant voice talent Sebastian Sim, & this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. We've had a lot of reall…

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Wah Lau" 3:05

10M ago3:05

3:05

Speak Solid Singlish brings home the bacon in this ep by teaching you how to express your shock at things you encounter, via "Wah Lau". We'll also teach you the many variants you can use for different situations. My Singlish guest voice is Sebastian Sim, & this episode was written by Jedidiah Huang. Hear.Hear.Singapore Website Sebastian Sim Jedidia…

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Kiasu" 3:17

10M ago3:17

3:17

Our 2nd Speak Solid Singlish episode looks at the 3 Kias - Kiasu, Kiasi and Kiabor. Will you speak like a local just from listening to this series? Maybe, maybe not, cos this is part parody, part homage and all tongue-in-cheek. My Singlish guest is Sebastian Sim, one of Singapore's best voice over talents. This episode was written by Jedidiah Huang…

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Speak Solid Singlish - "Can" 3:30

11M ago3:30

3:30

Kicking off the 3rd season of Hear Here is the first episode of a mini-series featuring the most iconic Singapore sound of all - the English-based creole language known as Singlish. With a special guest, I will teach you a new word or phrase of Singlish, so that you can speak like a true local. It's part parody, part homage and all tongue-in-cheek.…

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178897 Solari Board 4:28

11M ago4:28

4:28

What is the sound of nostalgia? In Singapore, a city remarkable for its progress since independence in 1965, you can now visit an exhibition at The National Museum of Singapore and hear one panel of the iconic Solari Board that welcomed visitors to our island at Changi Airport's Terminal 2. The exhibition runs until Nov 19th, 2023. Now Boarding Exh…

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068613 Thian Hock Keng Temple 3:22

11M ago3:22

3:22

One of the oldest and most beautiful temples in Singapore is Thian Hock Keng temple in Chinatown: it used to face the beach and ocean, and sailers and merchants would come to give thanks or seek blessings from Mazu, Goddess of the Sea. Over the years, with land reclamation, it's now many blocks from the water, but it's still one of the must-visit t…

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270020 Durians - The King of Fruits 8:43

12M ago8:43

8:43

The smell has been described as old socks, rotten eggs, and dead grandmothers, but for those who know, it reigns supreme with it's hard as nails spikes on the outside and custardy fleshy seeds inside. We hang out with Ah Seng at Ghim Moh Food Centre and talk Durians Ah Seng Durians Wikipedia Honeycombers 11 Best Durian Stalls Seth Lui 15 Honest Dur…

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169208 Singapore English 15:20

12M ago15:20

15:20

Of all the things you hear in Singapore, the one thing that's most likely to catch your ear is the English accent here: hear comparisons to major English accents (US, AU, UK) and dive into the unique qualities that set our English apart, especially in Asia Singapore English Wikipedia Singlish Coxford Dictionary #immersivesound #3Dio #sonyD10 #singa…

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270020 Hawker Centre Coffee 101 3:59

1y ago3:59

3:59

For those thinking of visiting Singapore, our welcome mat is always out! This episode is for those who come to our sunny island, and want to know how to order coffee... like a local! Visit Singapore - Order Kopi Like a Local Seedly - How to Order Coffee Like a Pro Serious Eats - A Guide to Singapore Coffee Expat Living - All you need to know about …

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638404 Raffles Marina Lighthouse 3:08

1y ago3:08

3:08

If you're willing to go west - really, really west - you can get an awesome sunset snap at one of the iconic spots in Singapore. Keeping guard on the breakwater of the Raffles Marina is a lighthouse that keeps maritime traffic safe on the Straits of Johor Raffles Marina Official Website Ostrich Trails - Lighthouse Walk The Smart Local Trip Advisor …

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639937 Tuas Checkpoint 2:47

1y ago2:47

2:47

Singapore's border checkpoints are among the busiest in the world, with a total of 450,000 travelers every day across the 2 land crossings. Join me an hour before dawn at the Tuas Checkpoint in the west as the waves of traffic start streaming to the city. In 12 hours, they'll come back to leave Singapore: who is making these daily commutes, many on…

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058793 Archanai at Sri Mariamman Temple 3:03

1y ago3:03

3:03

The oldest Hindu Temple in Singapore is the Sri Mariamman Temple on South Bridge Road, in the Chinatown district. It's famous for the annual firewalking festival and the daily poojas. More low-key and intimate is the Archanai, a personal pooja performed by priests to bestow the blessings of the goddess, Mariamman, on the devotee. Entry is free, but…

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058793 Pooja at Sri Mariamman Temple 4:20

1y ago4:20

4:20

Listen to the mesmerizing soundtrack of a pooja, as a nadaswaram (long horn) and thavil (double-sided drum) add syncopated beats, drifting tempos and intricate phrases to the ringing bell as devotees seek the blessing of the Goddess Mariamman at the oldest Hindu Temple in Singapore. The Sri Mariamman Temple was completed in 1827, just 4 years shy o…

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179861 The Padang 3:39

1y ago3:39

3:39

In the heart of the downtown core of Singapore is an open field where many historical events took place as Singapore bloomed from British Colony into the vibrant, thriving, independent city-state that it is today. It's big enough to accommodate five football fields, and there's a public path through the middle that's always open. I went to the midd…

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049178 Yum Seng 5:31

1y ago5:31

5:31

One of my favourite highlights at a Chinese Wedding Reception in Singapore is the Yum Seng, a toast to the newlyweds where going LOUD and LONG is great. If you've never been to a Chinese Wedding Reception, I'll give you a 3-item checklist on what you need to bring. Special thanks to Brendan and Junita for letting me record their Yun Seng, and to Jo…

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599938 Bukit Timah Railway Station 4:23

1y ago4:23

4:23

Has the search for the perfect sound spa for the ears finally found a winner? I visit Bukit Timah Railway Station, part of the Rail Corridor, and if you walk 500m from the road, you'll find yourself in tropical forest, teeming with activity, yet also soothing and peaceful. NParks - Bukit Timah Railway Station NParks - Rail Corridor URA - Rail Corri…

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169879 Pearl's Hill City Park 2:56

1+ y ago2:56

2:56

I explore a park that's right in the city, with a major expressway running along its western perimeter. It would seem a foregone conclusion that traffic noise bleeds into the park, and while that does happen, you don't notice it as much after a few minutes, because it's an oasis the the middle of downtown busyness. Listen as we wander around Pearl'…

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479266 Bedok Reservoir 4:46

1+ y ago4:46

4:46

Singapore has Four National Taps when it comes to water sources, and the cheapest is local catchment water, i.e. natural rainfall. Rain water is carefully diverted into the reservoirs around Singapore, and in the east, the biggest is at Bedok Reservoir. With a maximum depth of 18m and a shoreline of 4.3km, it's capable of holding 12.8 million m³ of…

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