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Discuss the different banking options, rates, offers and perks.
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Singapore Dating & Friends

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NTUC online - have you tried it?

Last post by ecureilx « Sat, 02 May 2015 10:06 pm
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by JR8 » Wed, 29 Apr 2015 12:09 pm

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I was in NTUC yesterday and noticed the signs upn encouraging one to order from them online. As I queued at the cash-till then plodded home through...

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My work place orders a lot from RedMart, never a hitch there.

Beer , biscuits, soft drinks, instant noodles and what not

Nice workplace :D...

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Sat, 02 May 2015 10:06 pm
Got a job offer for 200S$ + Bonus - Can I live like a rockstar?

Last post by JR8 « Sat, 25 Apr 2015 9:59 pm
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by Hulusi » Fri, 24 Apr 2015 12:18 am

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Hello all,

I am quite new for forums. But I really need some help;

So, I got a job offer for 200S$ in Singapore.

I am married and have a 2 year...

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There really is a Russian luxurious lifestyle exists here. Fast cars, champagne, nightclubs & girls are real :) But anyway, there are quite a lot...

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Sat, 25 Apr 2015 9:59 pm
Getting to eat 'proper food' again...

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by JR8 » Wed, 20 Aug 2014 8:45 pm

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You get here, you get used to eating local food, or sad interpretations of quality regional (western/JPnese etc) food. Blah blah, nothing, nothing at...

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There is a relatively new, relatively reasonably-priced and authentic Japanese place in the Robinson Walk area, across from Da Mario Pizza (which is...
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Tue, 21 Apr 2015 7:42 pm
Themed Cafes

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by earthfriendly » Thu, 16 Apr 2015 2:42 am

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Anyone been to any of these? Looks enticing.....

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I have tried Antoinette.The cakes are nice but expensive

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Mon, 20 Apr 2015 9:29 am
Does anyone know any SIngapore phone number dealers/agents?

Last post by JR8 « Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:40 am
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by sweethome999 » Thu, 16 Apr 2015 9:31 pm

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Hi guys, I heard the community here is really helpful, and your help is what I currently need.

Being my line of business, I require a handphone...

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That sounds great! How may I get in touch with them?

What we had reviewed, that office set-up, was 20 years ago now... so that's not going to help...

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Sat, 18 Apr 2015 11:40 am
VAT REFUND - UK

Last post by singapore eagle « Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:14 am
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by martincymru » Fri, 10 Apr 2015 8:33 am

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It's not clear to me after reading the blurb if I may claim VAT back.

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UK citizen.
Travel to UK May 1-15th. 2015
Return to UK June 1-15th...

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We feel the same way every time we see the numbers!

(It is actually just slightly less unfair than you're thinking. £300 is £250 plus £50 VAT, so it...
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Tue, 14 Apr 2015 10:14 am
Agent taking me for a ride ?

Last post by ecureilx « Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:51 am
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by dr.bass » Mon, 13 Apr 2015 6:20 pm

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Hello friends,
I have been living in Singapore for 3 years now in the same HDB flat. My TA renewal is just around the corner. My agent informed me...

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p.s. I've never heard of this 'fee-doubling' before. And to be honest, first impressions, I smell a rat. In fact the irony is that for an extension...

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Tue, 14 Apr 2015 12:51 am
Main Tenant changing number of occupants in my room. Legal?

Last post by ecureilx « Mon, 13 Apr 2015 1:41 pm
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by ninestrokes » Fri, 10 Apr 2015 8:56 am

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Hiya, this is my first time to post on this forum, so bear with me if this has been asked before.

I'm an expat single male that just moved in to...

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Whoa, some guts he has. This is scary!

since he was living rent free, with a fan for ventilation, I don't think he minded ..
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Mon, 13 Apr 2015 1:41 pm
Non-Removal of Tenant's name from HDB

Last post by ecureilx « Sun, 12 Apr 2015 10:10 am
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by joiedevivre22 » Thu, 09 Apr 2015 6:02 pm

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What happens when a owner doesn't remove the tenant's name from the HDB website as a occupant?

There is a cap in the number of places a person can...

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She really cant. That's what the police told too. Even HDB says the same. She cannot live in any HDB apartment as a legal occupant ( of course she...

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Sun, 12 Apr 2015 10:10 am
Short term visit pass to apply for visa?

Last post by JR8 « Thu, 09 Apr 2015 11:06 am
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by Jimmyy » Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:19 pm

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Hi I'm a burmese currently living in singapore with a short term visit pass. I just applied for a long term visit pass and waiting for the...

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Previously mine is a student pass but it expired after I've completed my course of study. So I'm applied for a short term pass while waiting for the...

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Thu, 09 Apr 2015 11:06 am
DP Cancellation

Last post by Bellaboo « Tue, 07 Apr 2015 4:58 pm
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by Bellaboo » Mon, 06 Apr 2015 6:05 pm

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Legal Eagle advice urgently needed regarding a PEP holder cancelling a wifes DP.

I believe there are certain reasons that must be specified to MOM...

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The children are Teens and so a very bad time to be moving them. They've lived here since they were quite young. And I have quite the court battle to...
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Tue, 07 Apr 2015 4:58 pm
150$ for a family of two adults and 2 kids

Last post by Grean « Mon, 06 Apr 2015 7:37 pm
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by Grean » Fri, 03 Apr 2015 9:35 pm

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Hello.

I wonder if you could help me.

My husband was offered a job in Singapore the salary is Sin$150k + bonus + moving costs.
I knowing is not...

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It is good to know that it is not as expensive as we were told.
We are in The Netherlands now, we pay less for food and have a massive house in a...
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Mon, 06 Apr 2015 7:37 pm
Your experiences with a Personal Trainer

Last post by NorrinRadd « Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:11 am

by NorrinRadd » Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:11 am

I am looking to try a PT on a trial basis.

I had one once before, he was about 20 years younger than me and it was not a good fit as a result. The...

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Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:11 am
Fire extinguisher for home

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 01 Apr 2015 6:44 pm
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by Brah » Tue, 17 Mar 2015 8:04 am

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This would be a question I wouldn't have to ask on a forum if I were back home as these are easy to find, but with everything 2,3,4 times to cost...

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I got one from AA for free when I renewed with them. They also gave me a fire blanket.

For my car I bought a $40 one from AutoBacs. Honestly having...

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Wed, 01 Apr 2015 6:44 pm
Notice Period for Early Termination of Rental Lease in HDB

Last post by zzm9980 « Wed, 01 Apr 2015 3:36 pm
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by ourve88 » Wed, 01 Apr 2015 1:22 pm

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Hi SingaporeExpats, I'm keen to know what is the standard notice period (ie.how many month's notice) is a tenant required to give the landlord in a...

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Hi SingaporeExpats, I'm keen to know what is the standard notice period (ie.how many month's notice) is a tenant required to give the landlord in a...

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Wed, 01 Apr 2015 3:36 pm
Repairing Converse Trainers

Last post by ecureilx « Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:49 pm
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by mortlock2005 » Mon, 30 Mar 2015 4:40 pm

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Does anyone know of a reliable service for getting converse trainers repaired? I visited the converse shop, but both the shop assistants had no idea...

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Does anyone know of a reliable service for getting converse trainers repaired? I visited the converse shop, but both the shop assistants had no idea...

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Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:49 pm
Buying Studio Condo in Singapore

Last post by nakatago « Thu, 26 Mar 2015 5:23 pm
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by coolkiwi » Fri, 20 Mar 2015 2:45 pm

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Hi
Is it worthy to buy a 1 bedroom or studio condo in Singapore ?In punggol area?

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Singletons dont usually want to live so far from the action.

Action being ..????

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Thu, 26 Mar 2015 5:23 pm
World Cup Cricket Final

Last post by Wd40 « Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:00 am
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by bgd » Thu, 26 Mar 2015 10:25 am

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Does anyone know a bar showing it on Sunday? There is a clash with F1 so my usual candidates are out. :(

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Does anyone know a bar showing it on Sunday? There is a clash with F1 so my usual candidates are out. :(

If its Aus vs NZ ... Boomerang in...

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Thu, 26 Mar 2015 11:00 am
Good Contractors that you could recommend?

Last post by Edroche « Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:06 pm
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by zee26 » Tue, 17 Mar 2015 2:37 am

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I need some renovation for my studio condo , could anyone share their experience? Thank you

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Ace-men

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Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:06 pm
Drives not yielding for Ambulances or Fire Trucks

Last post by nutnut « Mon, 23 Mar 2015 9:13 pm
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by SINexpat » Wed, 15 Jan 2014 4:19 pm

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Is it normal for drivers to pretty much ignore yielding for an ambulance even when it's using lights and sirens?

Is this one of those cases where...

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What is a good solution so that vehicles will get out of the way and why is it a cow catcher?

I could very much do with one of these on my truck...
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Mon, 23 Mar 2015 9:13 pm
Living in JB, job hunting in SG

Last post by nanana « Thu, 19 Mar 2015 5:04 pm
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by gustavoneiva » Thu, 26 Feb 2015 7:31 pm

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does anyone know if its still ok to live in JB and come to SG for interviews?
I read a lot but all the info are old. Does ICA have anything against...

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I'm posting in this thread cos I'm assuming that there are still people living in JB and coming to work in SG everyday, and who happen to know...

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Thu, 19 Mar 2015 5:04 pm
Don't swear at Policeman / Policewoman

Last post by x9200 « Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:26 am
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by PNGMK » Wed, 18 Mar 2015 8:19 pm

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The penalty is $5000 and some time in the clink.

Apparently it's a deliberate ploy in some cases to provoke members of the public into this so they...

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Is there a legal definition for "at"

What if you swear in the vicinity of said law enforcement officer, however you are swearing at...

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Thu, 19 Mar 2015 11:26 am
Which agency to contact for unsafe building?

Last post by ecureilx « Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:20 am
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by Kittysue » Tue, 17 Mar 2015 12:28 am

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Could someone please let me know who I can contact, a building inspector or whoever, if I am in an unsafe residence and the landlord refuses to do...

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You didn't inspect before moving in?

Some of your complaints would have been so visible ....

Is it unsafe or untenable ?

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Tue, 17 Mar 2015 10:20 am
rooms for daily rental

Last post by tiebushan « Mon, 16 Mar 2015 6:10 pm
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by tiebushan » Mon, 16 Mar 2015 5:45 pm

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Hi,

Does anybody know a room (prefer a house with many rooms, not hotel or backpackers) within walking distance from any of the following MRT...

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oh, it's illegal? didn't know that. Thanks for the info.

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Mon, 16 Mar 2015 6:10 pm
To renegotiate rent or move?

Last post by JR8 « Thu, 12 Mar 2015 7:09 pm
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by Dert42 » Wed, 11 Mar 2015 12:54 pm

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When we moved to Singapore in in 2013, we only had a few days to househunt. We found a good place, but kind of got put over the barrel on the price...

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It more dpends on the LL himself than any other rational, quantitative factor. I had a LL once who, on my argument that the market price is like this...

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Thu, 12 Mar 2015 7:09 pm
Any Ideas for things to do with Mom?

Last post by hotandhumid « Thu, 12 Mar 2015 1:36 pm
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by hotandhumid » Thu, 05 Mar 2015 2:11 pm

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Hi All,

I'm seeking the collective wisdom of this forum.
I am planning to take a day off work in the next few weeks to take my mother out and about...

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Thank you all for those ideas... I especially liked JR8's.
Cheerios

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Thu, 12 Mar 2015 1:36 pm
EP Holder Pregnant with Married Singaporean

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by iiko » Wed, 04 Mar 2015 2:54 am

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Recently, I found out I’m pregnant with my Singaporean partner (He is going through a long process to divorce his current spouse because they have...

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Sadly, in today's Singapore, things get abused and then the government tends to solve all piss-ant problems with a 12 lb sledge hammer. It doesn't...
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Sun, 08 Mar 2015 1:39 pm
Sacha Stevenson on cost of living in Jkt for an expat

Last post by zzm9980 « Thu, 05 Mar 2015 4:02 pm
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by PNGMK » Wed, 04 Mar 2015 9:48 am

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Actually quite helpful. Although it doesn't translate 100% to Singapore, it's a good video for friends thinking of going to Indo.

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Actually if you read the comments below, many Indonesians do not appreciate her sense of humour, saying stuff in Bahasa Indonesia like "Go back...

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Thu, 05 Mar 2015 4:02 pm
Learnt something new about the Chinese...

Last post by JR8 « Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:33 am
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by Wd40 » Wed, 04 Mar 2015 9:00 am

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...that if they drink alcohol too fast their face turns red.

Did know about this.

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Yes, common among East Asian ancestry because they naturally do not produce a lot of the enzymes responsible to break down aldehyde, hence the flush...

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Thu, 05 Mar 2015 11:33 am
Apartment needs repair

Last post by JR8 « Tue, 03 Mar 2015 12:12 pm
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by techiw » Fri, 27 Feb 2015 6:16 pm

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I have been in my apartment for 6 months now and there is a water leak in the aster bedroom, the landlord has tried to rectify but to no avail. He...

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@Techiw, what kind of leak is it? From plumbing in your bathroom, or coming in from the property above? No useful advice can be given without that...

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