Thursday, June 30, 2016

My Day At The Gym And Padang Brown, Penang

I MENTIONED EXERCISE IN MY PREVIOUS POST... Yes, I really did some...  not heavy and vigorous but just an hour on the pedaling and on the treadmill.  Sweating profusely or not is another matter... hahahaha...   To show that I really Walk The Talk, here are two pictures that shows me in the gym...
Yeah, besides the pedaling and treadmill, I did some line dancing by myself...
And the two red ones are the dumbbells... *wonder why they call such*
Reminded me that my arms are getting flabby and heavy... 
But I got to be careful that they don't fall on my poor legs!
After that one hour of those tough tasks, it is time to reward myself... 
With FOOD!
Went to the Padang Brown food court.... 
Chose some varieties and here was what I got.... 
Yes, more greens than meat here...
And a few sticks of these... just a few cos I like the sauce...
A mixture of the peanut sauce and ginger... nice combination.... 
Fast forward to the evening... 
I had this at Kimberley Street... 

Very healthy drink.... Fresh milk with Cincau and brown sugar.... 
I think it is around RM3.50 or RM4.50... 
Very refreshing drink..... 
Cannot find this in Ipoh as yet...
Fresh Milk with Cincau... 


Basic Starts To A Small Business


Here are some basic steps that will give you an idea on how to start a business, taking you through each of of the key stages to start-up process, from evaluating your business ideas and choosing a right company name, to designing logos, business cards and signboards and finally, getting ready to launch.

1.  Business Idea
You have a great proposal coming and you are encouraged and optimistic that it is going to work but you have no idea to turn that dream into a tangible reality.

2.  Budget And Expenses
By now you should be able to know how much you need to start off your business, fixed expenses for the first few months, make sure there are a surplus of revenue to cover the overhead such as the rental, utilities, staff salaries and other expenditure that will arise from time to time.

3.  Business Name
This is one of the most important step to getting started.  The business name must be an effective and yet memorable to your clients and patrons.  It will reflect fully on the kind of business you are going to be in.  Create a name that counts, a name that relates your company to the customers.  It is essential that you strike the right tone with your business' name so as to create a strong brand identity.  However, do bear in mind, one of the mistakes to avoid at all costs is creating confusion with competitors which can lead to lost sales and legal action.

4.  Design Logo/Sign Company
A logo or the company sign is often the first thing that attracts the potential and prospective clients, therefore, it is crucial that the logo makes the right impression.  One look at the logo will simply make your sign company look professional, moreover a good logo can tell a customer straightaway what you serve and the products you sell.  The logo design should be able to convey the personality of your brand, it represents your name and your tag line of your company and from there, it relates to build a customer's emotional attachment to your business.

Flights to Asia’s Best Summer Destination


                Summer is just across the corner. As a tropical continent, Asia become a famous tourism destination in summer. Not only for tourist from around the world but also Asian citizen as well. Asia is famous of its summer destination because of its beautiful scenery, stunning beaches, green environment and one of the most important this is cheap flight. Have you decided where to go in summer? If you have not decided yet, then here is top 5 summer destination around the Asia:

Kata Noi Beach, Karon, Thailand
Kata Noi Beach located in west coast of Phuket, Thailand. Kata Noi beach is a part of Karon long stretch white sand beach and clear sea water which is the famous destination among tourist. It’s a popular beach destination for couple and families vacation. You can use Traveloka to get a cheap flight to Thailand will be advantage. There are some palm tree lined along the beach makes the scenery even more lovely. Many great restaurant available around Kata Noi Beach, so your tummy will not suffer.  Kata Noi Beach is the best destination in summer for those who seeks for ultimate and exclusive beach vacation. Since it is far from the city, you will find it more peaceful and relaxing. Kata Noi Beach facing west side so you will also get a beautiful sunset view from there.

Gili Meno Beach, Gili Islands, Lombok, Indonesia
Gili Island become one fine destination in summer. Not only Gili Meno, there are some other Gili that serve a beautiful beaches in Lombok. Gili Meno is a peaceful and quiet place to visit. Perfect place for couple to spent their honeymoon, because the beach are super romantic. The water are crystal clear, make sure you take a snorkeling and diving here because the underwater scenery are amazing. There are some restaurant around Gili Meno that serve best and affordable food. Instead of having affordable food you can also get cheap flight to Gili Meno in Traveloka.

Yalong Bay, Sanya China
                          Yalong Bay is a famous destination in China. The beach serve a blue water with clean white sand. The water is so clean so you can swim here. You’ll find many foreign tourist here. There are a lot of 5 stars rated hotel around Yalong Bay Sanya, that’s why it is well known as a luxurious bay. There are many seafood restaurant around the beach, they serve a good quality seafood with great services.

Turtle Sanctuary Beach
                Just like the name, it is a beach where turtle are developed. There is a project between the Fisheries Department and the local community to collect turtle eggs every night. When it come to the season, the eggs are given to Turtle Sanctuary and later on they will be release to the sea. It is the way to make the turtle have a bigger chance to stay alive. That’s why if you swim in Turtle Sanctuary Beach you will meet some turtle. The beach itself is so developed, clean, and comfortable. It is a best spot to snorkeling and diving. It is a recommended place to go for peace and to unwind.

Nusa Dua Bali, Indonesia
                Who’s never hear about Bali? Yes, it is a famous place to spend your summer for tourist around the world. There are many stunning beaches in Bali, but Nusa Dua is one of the most spectacular beach in Bali. Nusa Dua beach is so developed, clean, and clear. You can see many sea star underneath the water. You also can see a water blow attraction in Nusa Dua Beach. The beach is more quiet and peaceful rather than other beach in Bali. It is probably because many resort are having their own private beach. Nusa Dua is the best recommendation for couple to stay and families to relaxing.

                All of the beach recommendation are great. It’s your choice to choose which one will be your destination. You can take a flight to those Island or Country by taking a safe and Cheap Flight with Traveloka. Then you can enjoy and relax at Asia’s best summer destination.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Balik Kampung At 1st Avenue And Sg Pinang Food Court

IT IS ALL ABOUT FOOD, WALK, FOOD, WALK IN PENANG....

Oh, I am talking for myself... my routine is just like waking up, eat.... walk.... blogging... exercise... eat... walk... sleep and it seems each day is more or less than same.  Sounds perfect to me, I am easily contented.  As long as my pension ringgit can stretch for one whole month, I am satisfied but of course, it could not stretch that long... hahahahaa..  It breaks off half way through all the time and I have to eat less after that!  That explains why I could not put on weight at certain time of the month....
So when I say I am not free to go out at certain time, that means I have to tighten my stomach... hahahahaa....
One fine afternoon, we spent a couple of hours walking at 1st Avenue... 
Some Raya decor was already up... 
Balik Kampung theme... 
Jom! Balik Kampung... 
But I was still in Penang then... 

Eating in food court might be less costly.... provided I take only the main meal...
For that evening, I had my dinner at Sungai Pinang.... 
Craving for Hokkien prawn noodles... 
And this was another too-spicy bowl for me...
I did not even "drown" all the hot chili provided....
My eyes are very greedy... 
They saw this on someone's table...
And they tempted me to order a plate for myself..... 
And so I did... and no regrets....
Beneath the nuts are jelly treasures with some greens...
The sauce combination tasted fantastic...
Another repetition of this next time for sure...
Sungai Pinang food court, I will be Back!


Wedding In Comfort And Style With Limousine Royalty

Summer is here, love is in the air and an engagement may have just taken place in your life.  The moment you answered Yes... and now is the time that the Big Day of your life begins to take place.  It is the time where craziness planning begins!  Alright, forget the craziness part, I am just kidding... Weddings are beautiful moments and preparations made for your wedding is going to be an Exciting Adventure!  For ladies, it is finally time to unleash those wedding ideas you have been secretly pining for and now you are going to make it happen.  For the bridegroom (can't leave him out) ... well, all he needs to do is to prepare the Budget, how much he is going to unleash from his bank account to make to the Big Day happen in every beautiful way!  Alright, to be fair, it takes both the couple to plan and to decide... here are a few pre-wedding tips...

1.   Set a Budget
This is a Must discussion between both of you or your family.  Before you write down your expenses, discuss over the budget with your love ones, it is a tough conversation no doubt, but an important one.  With the budget in hand, then you can move on to the second part..

2.  Date of Wedding
It would be wise to have 2 to 3 possible dates to have our wedding.  Give some consideration to each other's worktask, think of the time of the year where both of you feel free from work schedule, vacation time and that also includes the weather.  (Many wouldn't like to have a wet wedding)

3.  Venue
Yes, the place of the wedding needs to be booked up to a year or for some place, at least half a year in advance.  With the dates option in mind, you can select the venue accordingly.

4.  Guest list
Depending on the venue and the cost of per head, this needs to be considered.  Of course, you want to invite more people to your wedding but put this in your mind, the more people you have, the more you have to spend.  If money is not a problem, the list can go on and on. :)

5.  Wedding Style
For both the bride and bridegroom, what styles are you aiming for?  Vintage, modern, classic, etc etc... well, there are many styles out there for you to choose from.  With the styles in mind, you can discuss with the planner so that they will coincide with the decor and the details.

6.  Church Wedding
It would be a very memorable event if wedding bells can be heard when both of you are pronounced "Husband and Wife" .. Family and friends with their lovely smiles upon the wedded couple, it is one event to be cherished.  To commemorate this special day, do remember to pre-book the church and the priest for blessings months ahead to avoid disappointment. :)

Your wedding day is the perfect opportunity to spoil yourself tremendously.  It would be an added bonus to your wedding day by getting a Limousine Royalty do wedding limo hire and have both of your chauffeured around by friendly and professional drivers to the wedding!  After all, not everyone have the privilege to feel like a Royalty everyday and have a lifetime memory to end your wedding day with style and comfort!

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Durian Ice Kacang And Laksa In Kek Seng Coffeeshop, Penang

BACK TO PENANG after a weekend getaway to Hatyai. It was quite tiring since the journey took around four hours to reach the island and the next day, we decided to take things easy.  After a late wake-up call, we had something light from the market opposite our place.  I really must rest my stomach before indulging into something "hot" again... I thought I would be able to refrain from any spicy soup after the Hatyai trip... Alas, it was not so.....

Temptation seeped in again when someone mentioned that this coffeeshop served the Best Laksa and Ice Kacang in Penang town!  Really or not.... ???  Well.......  let's go!!
It was a weekday and lunch time was over... 
The place looked kind of quiet and "homely-like".... 
Don't judge the "environment" by its cover.... 
Alright, what is good here?
Kek Seng Home Made Durian Ice Cream???? 
Oh my... Must TRY!!

But first... a bowl of laksa to start off.... 
No exeggeration... This laksa is perfect for me!
Not so spicy.... and the sourish taste was "ngam ngam hor!"
And now... presenting...
Durian Ice Kacang!!
Just look at the Ice Cream... homemade from Durians.....
Just look at the ingredients from this angle..... 
Plus this angle as well...... 
Alright... enough pictures... 
The ice cream is melting by the seconds!
Of course, one must attack the ice cream first... 
Eat them slow.... hmmmmm......
And within minutes....  all that's left.... 
This is what I called Food Satisfaction!
Another banner displayed on the wall... 
Next time I would try the Fruit Jelly... plus the Ice Cream of course!
It seems the durian ice cream is for sale too... 
One tub in a plastic container cost RM15 if I did not overhear wrongly while I was eating...
Besides Laksa, this shop is also famous for their Hainan Chicken Rice...
Well, Kek Seng coffeeshop will not see the last of Reanaclaire yet....
"I'll Be Back!"

Getting Ready for your Vacation – Making a checklist

The family holiday is a welcome break for all, yet it can also be quite stressful, trying to ensure that nothing important is forgotten. The best way to make sure that everything is covered is to compile a checklist.
Passport and Visa
Travel documents should be checked and kept somewhere safe, as going anywhere without them is nigh on impossible and should not be left to chance! This goes for the whole family, and these should be kept with air tickets and insurance documents.
Medication
If any members of the travelling party are currently taking medication, it is essential to bring an ample supply. If the medication is by prescription, that should included too, as it might be a problem entering a foreign country with certain restricted medicines.
Credit Cards and Travellers Cheques
Make sure these are somewhere safe, preferably in the same location as the passports and air tickets. Carrying large amounts of cash is not recommended, and there will be many places where travellers’ cheques can be cashed on arrival at the destination. 
Airport transfers
While driving to the airport is one way of getting there, it can be quite problematic. With traffic congestion an almost given, the fear of missing flights can add to an already potentially stressful situation. Parking facilities can be expensive, and often, the long-term car park is a fair distance from the terminal, which means finding a luggage trolley, before checking in. This extra stress can be avoided by arranging for an airport chauffeur service, which allows all travellers to enjoy the journey, safe in the knowledge that the driver will drop them at the departure gate in a timely manner.
Turn off the utilities at home
Make sure that the water and electricity are turned off, as a burst water pipe will cause a lot of damage, especially if it goes undetected for a few days. It is a good idea to leave a key with a trusted neighbour, especially if embarking on an extended trip, enabling a clear line of communication in the event of an emergency.
The right clothing
It is important to take suitable clothing, so it may be prudent to check what the weather conditions are likely to be in the destination country. It might get a bit chilly at night, even in a hot climate, so bringing a sweater or light jacket may prove to be a good packing option. 
Hotel documentation
This is another essential that needs to be included, as the taxi driver will sometimes need the address in black and white rather than your best efforts at mastering the local language. The hotel will also need to see reservation paperwork before check in. 
A phrase book
Most travellers to a foreign country take a small phrase book to help communicate with the locals. People warm to a foreigner who tries to speak the local language and a phrase book will hopefully cover anything a tourist needs to convey without the need for over exuberant hand gestures.

Taking some time to make sure everything is covered should go someway in ensuring that the holiday passes without notable incident, allowing travellers to fully relax and reap the rewards of a well-deserved holiday.

Monday, June 27, 2016

My Wonderful Travel Hints That Will Maximize Your Experience

When you are planning a vacation, you need to make sure you think about the important things. It’s vital to ensure that your travel experience is a memorable one for the right reasons. And that's why you need to follow my ideas on this post. I travel a lot so I have picked up hints and tips that can prove useful for travelers everywhere. Take a look at these ideas, and try to use them as much as you can to maximize your vacation and travel experience. Going away is all about enjoying yourself as much as possible, and I hope my advice can help you with this.

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 Choose Your Airport
During the booking process, you’re going to need to make sure you choose the right airport. And this is important because different airports offer different advantages. The best bet is to try to choose somewhere that's fairly close to where you live. It should be an airport you are familiar with and understand the layout of. Choosing the right airport can have a big bearing on how smoothly the start of your trip goes. Think about the airports offering flights to the destination you want and then make your choice carefully. So, you have to make sure think hard about which airport you want to use.

 Be Organized 
There is nothing I hate more than being unorganized. And, as far as I’m concerned, vacation is the most important time to be organized. You have to make sure you do whatever you can to be as organized as possible. That means sorting out all the details of the vacation, keeping the information safe, and sorting out your packing. It’s important to have an organized start to the vacation. This means you won't forget anything important, and you will get much more out of your vacation experience. Organization starts with careful planning and preparation well in advance.

Get to the Airport in Plenty of Time
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It never ceases to amaze me how late people leave it to get to the airport for vacation. Airports have strict instructions with regards to boarding and check in times. You need to make sure you get there with plenty of time. The last thing you want is to be in a rush to get to your flight and risk not boarding. I would recommend you get to the airport at least two hours before you are due to fly. You will need to go through security and baggage before you can board anyway. So, you need to make sure you get to the airport with plenty of time to spare.
  
Pick Your Accommodation 
Choosing your accommodation is an important part of making sure you enjoy your vacation. There are so many things you need to consider, and you have a lot of choice as well. I would suggest you look at how to save money on accommodation when you travel. This is so much simpler these days than it has been in the past. Consider the different types of accommodation you can choose and how they might affect prince. There is so much more involved than just hotels. I would suggest looking at apartments and Airbnb, etc to get the best possible accommodation options.

What Will You Do When You’re There?
Think about the purpose of going on vacation, and what you want to get out of it. For many of us, vacations are just about relaxing and unwinding for a week or so. Life can be chaotic and stressful, and you need to make sure you take steps to relax once in a while. I love to ensure that my vacations are relaxing with no stress. But, I also like to get out and about and do things while I'm there. There are plenty of interesting things to keep you occupied wherever you go. And to me, there is nothing better than getting out and about and learning about the local area. This is something I would suggest you take the time to look at.
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Changing Up Money 
It’s also important to make plans when it comes to changing up money. When you go abroad, you’re going to need to ensure you have enough cash. Now, something that I like to do is to wait until I get there to change up most of my cash. This is great because often you can get a better exchange rate by doing this. So, you need to make sure you think about how much money you’re going to need and when to change it up. For some people, it might make sense to do all the changing up before you get there. However, I would recommend you study the exchange rate closely, and try to leave some money to change when you arrive.

Traveling When You Get There 
When you arrive at your destination, you need to think about how you’re going to travel around. So, the first thing you’ll want to check out is what the public transport is like. You need to consider things like the trains and the buses, and how you can use them to get around. But, you might also want to consider private transport too. For instance, you could hire a limo to take you and your friends out on the town. You can find out more online here at AmericanLimos.org. It’s important to make sure you travel in the best way you can. It might also be worth looking at hiring a car to drive around while you are there. This gives you a little more freedom when it comes to travel and means you aren't reliant on public transport.

Eating 
When it comes to taking a trip, it’s important to think about where you’re going to eat. I consider myself to be a bit of a foodie, and I’m always looking to try out new cuisine. I never understand people who go abroad and spend the whole time eating as they would at home. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience new foods and cultures. So I would highly recommend sampling the local cuisine, and eating in local restaurants. This is the best way of ensuring that you get the full experience of being in another country. So, make sure this is something you take seriously and have at the top of your list.

Sightseeing 
I would not recommend going anywhere unless you’re planning to do some sightseeing. There is so much beauty in the world that it’s important to make the most of it. And, wherever you're traveling to there is bound to be some sights worth seeing. You should do a bit of research beforehand and figure out what there is to see and do. Sightseeing is a big part of the vacation experience and something that I feel is very important. So I would suggest you set aside some time when you’re there to go sightseeing and take in all that the place has to offer. This is how you build memories and experiences and make the most of your vacation.

Get a Guidebook
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Before I go to a new area for vacation, I always make sure I get a guidebook. And, I would suggest you try to do the same as well. This is imperative for making sure you get a feel for the area. You need to use the guidebook to find out what is on offer where you’re going to be going. You can find out all about the tourist attractions and wonderful restaurants. There will also be a bit about the history and culture of the city you’re going to visit. I would recommend reading through the guidebook well in advance and making a note of all the things that interest you. There are plenty of places online where you can order guidebooks for your vacation.

Meet up With Friends 
Many people have friends scattered around the world. And travel provides an excellent opportunity to meet up with these friends and spend time together. So, you need to think about where you're traveling to, and whether you know anyone who lives there. If you do, you need to make sure you arrange some time to meet up with them. It’s important to keep up with your friends from other countries, and this is the perfect way to cap off a memorable trip. So, do as much as you can to sort out a meeting with friends when you’re abroad. This is an important part of heightening the experience and helping you have the best possible time.

These are some of the key tips that I consider to be the most important when traveling. It’s important to make the most of your trip and to maximize your experience. And the best way of achieving this is to ensure that you make the most of my advice. You have to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible. And that means thinking about the important parts of the vacation experience. This is an important list, and you need to make the most of it as much as you can.


Last Minute Shopping Before Leaving Hatyai

THE VERY NEXT MORNING AFTER OUR BUFFET BREAKFAST AT THE HOTEL, we took the Tut-tut to the market which was just a ten minutes drive away.  We have a few hours to while away in the market, that is where our goodies were bought...  Yes, most of the stuff belongs to my girl, no new clothing though, just a backpack, dry foodstuff and a set of Zebra thermos.  That is the most worth buying item, I can say......

No pictures on the market..... but on the way back in the Tut-Tut cab, we saw this.... 
A group of pretty ladies were singing on the road....
Not sure they are singing or rapping or promoting something... 
But they sure look like they were enjoying themselves... 
Back at the hotel, we packed up our stuff and checked out.... 
It was about noon and our transport would only arrive around 3pm...
With a few hours more to go, we checked out the shopping complex just beneath the hotel....
Security at the entrance.... 
There was some event going on, something like Thailand got Talent contest... 
We went up to the second level where the Idea Market was held.... 
Lots of souvenirs for sale.... kind of tempted but our bags were already full and packed up...
We only got some earrings... 5 pairs for 100 bahts.. 
Heard that Swenson's is worth eating over here.... 
Since we were still full from the buffet breakfast, we just ordered a "light" one to try...
One piece of chocolate moist cake and one scoop... 139 bahts... almost RM15?
Slurpilicious! 
The van arrived at the hotel punctually at the scheduled time... 
Driver was obliging, took us around to see the outskirts of the town
 and stopped at a convenience store.... 
Recommended us to buy these "Giant Vitagens" home.... 
And so we did!
I think it cost around RM4 plus for one bottle.... 
That is the end of our short stay in Hatyai...
The next time we go, we will plan for a longer stay!


Sunday, June 26, 2016

Fiery Hot Tomyam And Massage In Hatyai

A VERY LIGHT DINNER AFTER ALL THE TASTING OF THE NEWBIES AT THE NIGHT MARKET... We went to a corner coffeeshop, situated just at the entrance of the night market.  After some pointing and broken spoken Mandarin, we managed to get what we wanted...
A clear meehoon soup with fish balls... 
Fine with me... 
Then my eyes saw something nice on other tables.... TOMYAM!
One must not leave Hatyai without trying that!

Innocent Looking Tomyam with seafood treasures beneath....
The soup was fantastic.... Fiery hot and sour.... 
Tomyam at its fullness...
Took two bowls of that... and felt my stomach on fire....
That taught me a lesson...must never take too spicy during the night!
Washed down the fiery-ness with Sticky Rice and Mango.... 
By the time we finished our dinner, it was almost 9pm...
Time to go for a Massage before the shops are closed...
To end the night, we had one hour and a half of massage
on our weary legs, hands and shoulder.... 
Cost 400 bahts for each of us...
Indeed very effective...
Once we hit the pillows in our hotel room, 
we were in dreamland.... 
No tossing.. or sleepless night on our new beds... 

Friday, June 24, 2016

Night Market Along Lee Garden Plaza Hotel, Hatyai

BY THE TIME WE REACHED THE HOTEL, it was almost dark. This time round, we took a longer rest in the hotel... my girl might not need it but I certainly did!  After recharging around 80% of my body strength, we were ready to explore the streets again.

Our hotel is really a strategic spot for us tourists.  The street vendors were all ready to boost their sales in front, at the side and along the whole stretch of street where we stayed.  Left, right, front... the place was filled with people and tourists like us... I could hear some of them speaking my dialect, we felt kind of at home instead of being tourists....

Besides the street vendors in front of the hotel, there was a night market just five minutes walking distance away from our hotel, Lee Garden Plaza.... Maybe they only opened during the weekends?  I am not sure about that.. .anyway, we were kind of excited to see all the bright lights along the street....

Come... Let's Go!

We started from the beginning of the street... 
A few policemen were on the patrolling around the area.. 
We felt safer...
More like food paradise... so much of this and that... 
Food I have not seen or taken before... 
Two interesting ladies selling something good here... 
Know what these are?
Otak Otak... We bought a packet to try....
Oh my goodness.... so heavily spiced and spicy!
Ingredients filled to the brim... 
Saw a crowd here... went nearer to look..
Selling slabs of cooked pork ribs... 
Must be good otherwise no buyers...
Er... this, I am not sure.... how I wish I could try every stall..... hahahahaa...
Hey, are those pomeloes?  Ipoh mali?

Cute ladies selling these.... 
I think they are sticky rice with red beans and stuffed into the bamboo...
See, how I wish I could try a piece here and there.... 
Bought three packets of these for 100 bahts... 
Tasted like love letters with a bit of black sesame...
Beautiful sweet smiles from the Thais... 
And not only that, they can be very sporting too!!
Yes, I tried their Papapa Tea .... 
And this auntie can speak Cantonese...
We tried a bit of the above... 
Oh dear, a bit of this and that... our tummies were almost full...
So we opted for a very light dinner... 
Well, we are small eaters ma... 
hahahahaa...

Lunar New Year 2024 Before And After

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