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Ben Edmunds interviews members of the tech community to discuss their day to day lives, their family, how they work, and what makes them tick. We try to get a bit deeper here since we’re all more than our code.
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PHP Town Hall is a podcast from Ben Edmunds and Matt Trask that raises questions about current events (or upcoming things) in the PHP community, with different guests each episode.
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Overthinking, so you don't have to. Tune in to the live show at youtube.com/@overthinkrshow
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Delve into the fascinating, individual stories of the Kings and Queens of England and the United Kingdom. From the chivalric warriors, to the hungry war-mongers to the nefarious tyrants. Discover the monarchs at their most prestigious and most fragile. New series is being produced on the Saxon kings from Alfred the Great. Hosted by Jonny Langton Twitter - @ kingsqueenspod Instagram @ kingsqueenspodcast Facebook @ kingsqueenspod
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A podcast that covers creative lifestyles and tries to answer some of the questions we face in our creative journeys. Check in weekly for Black Bulb Creative's podcast on creative work as well as ongoing events in the world.
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It seems that the future of blockchain industry can go down very different paths, and each path has its group of hard core believers. They can’t all be right. Perhaps by hearing the experts debate, the rest of us can compare their reasoning and see the future a bit more clearly. Whether you’re a builder or investor, whether you consider yourself blockchain-savvy or blockchain-curious, if you want to hear all arguments before predicting the future of blockchain, this podcast is for you. Follo ...
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Ben Edmunds of Breakside Brewery & Zak Schroerlucke of Crosby Hops
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Live from Vice Beer in Vancouver, Washington, with your host, Michael Perozzo. We're talking West Coast IPAs and fresh hops with Zak Schroerlucke from Crosby Hops and Ben Edmunds from Breakside Brewery. We're gonna learn about the Best of Black IPA Awards, coming soon to a city near you, soon! Featuring: @breaksidebrews @crosbyhops @greatamericanbe…
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Much like those who came before and those who would follow, Edmund I’s (939-46) reign was largely dominated by the Viking threat. Though his early years were tense and characterised by Viking resurgence, he recovered the land won by his father and half-brother and ultimately succeeded in keeping the Viking threat at bay and thus continued the dream…
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Cory Meyer of Moksa & Josh Jackson of Brews for New Avenues
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Live from Vice Beer in Vancouver, Washington, with your host, Michael Perozzo. We're talking about bourbon barrel-aged beers, the best beer fest in the best beer city in America: Brews for New Avenues! With Cory from Moksa and Josh from Brews for New Avenues. Featuring: @brews4newaves / brewsfornewavenues.org @newaves4youth @moksabrewing @mindysbee…
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Sweaty Beers, Sexy Tacos, and Beautiful Beaches w/Mike Bolt & Eldy Prado
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Live from Vice Beer in Vancouver, Washington, with your host, Michael Perozzo. We've got Mike Bolt from Final Draft Taphouse and Eldy Prado from El Viejon Taqueria y Mariscos! We've also got special gifts, special guests, an awards ceremony, and we're talking about sweaty beers, dirty hands, and beautiful beaches! Featuring: @finaldrafttaphouse @el…
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Aethelstan (924-939), renowned through the whole world whose fame flourishes and whose honour endures everywhere, whom God set as king over the English people. Raised on the high throne, and leader of these earthly armies, so that the king himself, mighty in war, could conquer other fierce kings and crush their proud necks. Characters Aethelstan - …
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Portland Beer Week Preview & SNACKTALKIN' w/Nicole Kasten & Jessica Salas
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Live from Brujos Brewing in Portland, Oregon, with your host, Michael Perozzo. On this episode we're talkin' Portland Beer Week with Nicole Kasten and Jessica Salas. We discuss all of the upcoming events, and the party gets crashed by a special guest! This episode of Overthinkr is: Engineered & Edited by Xac Denton Mixed by Sean Burke Directed & Ho…
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Pilsners & Poopin' in the Grand Canyon w/Tom Tørresdal & Jake Watt
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Live from Vice Beer in Vancouver, WA, with your host, Michael Perozzo. On this episode we've got Jake Watt from Trap Door Brewing, we've got Tom Tørresdal from Victor-23 Craft Brewery, and we're talking about pilsners, Poleeko Pale Ale, and poopin' in the Grand Canyon. This episode of Overthinkr is: Engineered & Edited by Xac Denton Mixed by Sean B…
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Though Edward the Elder's reign (899-924) is overshadowed by his father and his son. His achievements during his 25 years reign were unquestionable. He continued his father’s work with determination and courage. Historian Frank Stenton characterised his reign as one of the best sustained and most decisive campaigns in the whole of the Dark Ages. Ch…
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Seattle Beer Week & The Chuganaut w/Matt Edwards & Sarah Moorman
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It's Seattle Beer Week! We're talking SuperSonics, Super Saisons, Sue Bird, and The Chuganaut! With Matt Edwards from Georgetown Brewing Co. and Sarah Moorman from Fast Fashion Brewing. This episode of Overthinkr is: Engineered & Edited by Xac Denton Mixed by Nathan Whited Directed & Hosted by Michael Perozzo Presented Live from Fast Fashion Brewin…
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Alfred the Great (871-99) was the embodiment of the ideal, but practical, Christian ruler. He was the ‘truth teller’, described as a brave, resourceful, pious man. Despite his legacy being warped by Victorian and contemporary accounts, his achievements remain visible and profound. They allowed his son and grandsons to build on his political and mil…
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California Beer & the NL West w/Jenny Mann & Warren Wills
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California knows how to party. Our guests this week are Warren Wills and Jenny Mann – both California transplants who have been around the beer world for a long time. We're gonna talk about all kinds of things: California. We're gonna renew a rivalry. We're gonna make amends. We're gonna drink some beer, and talk about trends. This episode of Overt…
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World Beer Cup, Oregon Beer Awards, & Brown Ales w/The New School & Gigantic Brewing
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Live from Vice Beer in Vancouver, WA, with your host, Michael Perozzo. In this inaugural episode of Overthinkr, we have Ezra Johnson-Greenough of The New School and Ben Love of Gigantic Brewing as our guests. We talk everything from pro-wrestling, World Beer Cup, Oregon Beer Awards, and what brown ale has to do with the Number Two Movement. This ep…
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Elizabeth II (1952-2022) ruled for 70 years, the second longest verifiably recorded reign of any monarch in world history behind Louis XIV. For 4 out of 5 Brits, she was the only monarch they had ever known. In a reign that was characterised by a redefinition of monarchy and empire. She offered calmness, reassurance, comfort, leadership and perspec…
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George VI (1936-52) led Britain through one of the most consequential periods in world history. His modest and undramatic style of rule in stark contrast to the controversy and drama which surrounded the short reign of his brother was required to guide Britain through the Second World War and the death of the British Empire. He was a steady hand, w…
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Edward VIII (1936) ruled for 325 days, the shortest reign of any English monarch since Lady Jane Grey in the 16th century. The first monarch to abdicate since James II in 1688 and the first to do so voluntarily. The abdication crisis shook the British establishment to its core. His connections to Nazi Germany has undoubtedly shrouded his life in ig…
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George V's reign (1910-36) stretched across perhaps the most tumultuous period in world history. It saw the bloodiest war to date, the financial markets melt and the rise of fascism and communism His calm, dutiful leadership would be put to the test, the British monarchy faced perhaps its biggest existential threat as Europe faced unparalleled poli…
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Politips host Ed Castel deep dives into the remarkable reignof Aethelstan, the man recognised as the first King of England as well as the Anglo-Saxons themselves. Many key questions are answered: Who were the Anglo-Saxons? What were the seven kingdoms and how did the deal withViking invasions? How are sources found? The reign of Athelstan: his rise…
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Interview with best-selling historical fiction writer Ben Kane
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It was a real privilege to interview Ben Kane. We spoke about his Lionheart series, his new book Napoleon’s spy, as well as the challenges faced and rewards gained from writing historical fiction. Initially well known for his excellent trilogies set in ancient Rome including the Forgotten Legion and the Spartacus series. More recently he has ventur…
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In the words of the Edward VII (1901-1910) ‘I don’t mind praying to the Eternal Father, but I must be the only man in the country afflicted with an eternal mother. He had to wait 59 years to become king. Though only 9 years, the king also lent his name to an era. The Edwardian era was distinct in its social and cultural change with a rejection of c…
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On the death of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), Arthur Balfour wrote, ‘I suppose that, in all the history of the British Monarchy, there never has been a case in which the feeling of national grief was so deep-seated as it is at present, so universal, so spontaneous. And that grief affects us not merely because we have lost a great personality, but bec…
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When William IV (1830-37) was a teenage sailor drinking and debauching his way across the empire alongside such esteemed friends as Horatio Nelson, no one expected that one day he would king. He was taught no royal graces or decorum, yet his time would come. He was described as unassuming and disinterested in pomp and as hard-working and conscienti…
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I have started a new podcast with my teaching colleagues. Politips... Politics for A-Level and Beyond. Reviewing the biggest stories in the world of politics in the UK and the US. Give it a try - links below for more episodes. https://anchor.fm/poli-tips Also available on Spotify, Google, Amazon and Apple podcasts…
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Napoleon III, the nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte holds a unique distinction. He became the first President of France in 1848 before becoming its last monarch when he ruled as Emperor between 1852-1870 founding the second French empire. He oversaw the modernisation of the French economy, the grand reconstruction of Paris, considerable social reform, f…
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Contemporary poet and critic Leigh Hunt described George IV (1820-30) as a violator of his word, a libertine, over head and ears in debt, a disgrace, a despiser of domestic ties, the companion of demi-reps and gamblers without a single claim on the gratitude of his country, nor the respect of posterity. Characters George IV – King of Great Britain,…
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The US declaration of Independence described George III (1760-1820) as “marked by every act which may define a tyrant.” At home he was described as one of the most conscientious sovereigns who ever sat upon the English throne. Yet, he vehemently opposed catholic emancipation and the abolition of slavery. His characterisations are almost as broad as…
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George II's (1727-60) temper was warm and impetuous but was good natured and sincere. He was unskilled in royal of talent of dissimulation, he always was what he appeared to be. He might offend but he never deceived. What you saw was what you got. Could Britain’s second Hanoverian king provide calm composure against the immense challenges presented…
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Author Simon Jenkins described the Georgian kings not as monarchs but as princelings, who came to power not by the sword or politics but merely descent from a distant protestant mistress. They were mostly bewigged, powdered non-entities who couldn’t even control their own children, nor say boo to a goose. The first, George I (1714-27), faced a peri…
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Anne (1702-14) was described as stubborn, miserable, weak-willed, vapid, grossly obese. A woman of ordinary character. Yet, she became the first Queen of Great Britain. Her reign would have long-lasting consequences, the establishment of the Bank of England meant the nation was now punching above its weight. The nation became the military force not…
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William III (1689-1702) had limited interest in the affairs of England, Scotland and Ireland. His interest lay in keeping the King of France at bay and would use England as weapon to achieve his goals. It was perhaps the king’s indifference that allowed parliament to gain permanent supremacy over the nation leading to a remarkable transformation in…
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27. James II of England and VII of Scotland
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James II of England and VII of Scotland (1685-59) followed in the footsteps of his predecessors. He too, struggled with the scope and nature of government. He believed it his duty as a Roman Catholic prince to level the religious playing field and did not learn the lessons of the civil war. He woefully underestimated the power of parliament. His ru…
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Motion: Bitcoin mining is good for the grid (Lee Bratcher vs. Ben Hertz-Shargel)
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Guests: Lee Bratcher (twitter.com/lee_bratcher) Ben Hertz-Shargel (twitter.com/benhertzshargel) Host: Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09) Today’s motion is “Bitcoin mining is good for the grid.” Bitcoin advocates think bitcoin is a good invention for many reasons, one of which is that it makes the power grid more robust. In 2021, Senator Ted Cruz of…
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Motion: We should always reduce MEV on blockchains (Ed Felten vs. Tushar Jain)
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Guests: Ed Felten (twitter.com/edfelten) Tushar Jain (twitter.com/TusharJain_) Host: Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09) Today’s motion is “We should always reduce MEV on blockchains." Generally speaking, MEV or Miner Extractable Value is a way for miners to derive additional revenue by executing transactions based on information in the mem pool. Fo…
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Charles II (1660-85) was described by Ronald Hutton as the playboy monarch, naughty but nice, the hero of all who prized urbanity, tolerance, good humour, and the pursuit of pleasure above more earnest, sober or material virtues. Yet, like his grandfather he struggled to pay for it. Though Restoration England brought a new respect and freedom to th…
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The Commonwealth of England - 1649-60 In a weary speech to parliament on 4 February 1658 Oliver Cromwell told MPs that ‘I would have been glad, as to my own conscience and spirit, to have been living under a woodside to have kept a flock of sheep, rather than to have undertaken such a place as this’. In the 1630s, Oliver Cromwell raised chickens an…
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Motion: Web3 is worse than Web2 (Liron Shapira vs. Kyle Samani)
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Announcement: I have a new show called “Crypto This Week.” It’s a weekly, five-minute news comedy satire focused on the world of crypto. Check it out on YouTube here: Crypto This Week with Richard Yan Guests: Liron Shapira (twitter.com/liron) Kyle Samani (twitter.com/kylesamani) Host: Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09) Today’s motion is “Web3 is wo…
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Here lies dynamic properties. They were good properties Brent.
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Matt and Ben are joined by Colin O'Dell, staff engineer at Wayfair and supporter of the twitter dividing Dynamic Properties RFC to discuss what this RFC really means for PHP going forward and if its really a good idea. They also talk to Colin about what its like to change jobs after a long tenure (13 years) at his previous job, what he likes and do…
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Motion: The industry is growing out of the Fat Protocol Thesis (Jeff Dorman vs. Joel Monegro)
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Announcement: I have a new show called “Crypto This Week.” It’s a weekly, five-minute news comedy satire focused on the world of crypto. Check it out on YouTube here: Crypto This Week with Richard Yan Guests: Jeff Dorman (twitter.com/jdorman81) Joel Monegro (twitter.com/jmonegro) Host: Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09) Today’s motion is “The indus…
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For his obdurate and reckless governance Charles I (1625-49) faced an equally obdurate and formidable parliament and he lost. The monarchy too lost, yet Charles grasped a martyr’s crown becoming the first saint of the Church of England. His reign may have contributed hugely to the destruction of the monarchy but his conduct during the trial and the…
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James I's (1603-25) ultimate aim was to unite the kingdoms of England and Scotland under one banner. However, his belief in the divine right of kings meant his relationship with parliament would be bitter, sour and destructive, with consequences long outlasting the reign of the first King of Great Britain. CHARACTERS James I & VI – King of England …
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Episode 83: A catch up and a car crash
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Ben and Matt catch up since its been a minute since it's just the two of them have talked. They talk all kinds of things about life, conferences, getting hit by a car and how to best impersonate Chuck Norris style rolls.By Ben Edmunds, Matt Trask
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According to contemporary John Hayward, ‘no one knew better than Elizabeth I (1558-1603) the art of commanding men.’ Even at 17 her tutor said the constitution of her mind is exempt from female weakness and she is endued with a masculine power of application. No apprehension quicker, no memory more retentive. With the nation perhaps more divided by…
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Motion: DAOs are better than corporations (Kain Warwick vs. Edmund Schuster)
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Announcement: I have a new show called “Crypto This Week.” It’s a weekly, five-minute news comedy satire focused on the world of crypto. Check it out on YouTube here: Crypto This Week with Richard Yan Guests: Kain Warwick (twitter.com/kaiynne) Edmund Schuster (twitter.com/Edmund_Schuster) Host: Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09) Today’s motion is “…
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Motion: Toxic maximalism is great for Bitcoin (Giacomo Zucco vs. Paul Sztorc)
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Guests: Giacomo Zucco: twitter.com/giacomozucco Paul Sztorc: twitter.com/truthcoin Host: Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09) Today’s motion is “Toxic maximalism is great for bitcoin.” I hear many no-coiners say that “the worst thing about bitcoin is the bitcoiners.” They are referring to their negative encounters with staunch bitcoin believers on so…
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Motion: It's a bad idea to make Bitcoin compulsory tender (George Selgin vs. Yves Bennaïm)
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Guests: Yves Bennaïm: twitter.com/ZLOK George Selgin: twitter.com/georgeselgin Host: Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09) Today’s motion is “It's a bad idea to make Bitcoin compulsory tender.” If you’re somewhat into crypto, you must have heard about El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law that has made Bitcoin a legal tender in addition to USD. With an asterisk. …
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Episode 82: Another UUID bites the dust.
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Ben and Matt are joined by Ben Ramsey to talk about what it like being in charge of PHP 8.1, his new gig at Skillshare and we ponder the question: do all good uuids go to heaven? Links: Ben Ramsey on Twitter Ben’s UUID Library PHP Release Process Ben’s PHP Library starter kit Rand’s Leadership SlackBy Ben Edmunds, Amanda Folson, & Matt Trask
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Motion: Algo and fractional stablecoins are flawed (Bennett Tomlin vs. Sam Kazemian)
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Guests: Bennett Tomlin (twitter.com/bennetttomlin) Sam Kazemian (twitter.com/samkazemian) Host: Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09) Today’s motion is “Algo and fraction stablecoins are flawed.” A good stablecoin can sustainably hold its peg, and recover quickly from a premium or discount. This is a basic requirement for stablecoins. An obvious desig…
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Mary I (1553-58) led the only successful revolt in 16th century England becoming the first anointed Queen regnant. She had witnessed the decimation of the Roman Catholic church in England for her father's ultimate goal of siring a son. According to G.R. Elton, the vicious attack on her mother and her own bastardisation and the treatment of her reli…
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