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A New Neighbourhood Rises

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A New Neighbourhood Rises

Discover Horizon, the next evolution of St Helier’s waterfront creating a sanctuary of calm where the city meets the sea.

This exclusive collection of one, two and three bedroom apartments and penthouses brought to you by Jersey Development Company, takes apartment living to new heights with sea views, beautifully designed lobbies and a dedicated concierge service.

INNOVATIVE DESIGN

A design-led development, Horizon is inspired by its waterfront setting, where all apartments come with private balconies and floor to ceiling glazing, and a large proportion of the development benefits from sea views. Horizon residents will enjoy the luxury of being able to open their balcony doors to fresh sea air and spend the evening with an alfresco dinner or just unwind and take in the view as the sun sets over the bay.

We gained an insight into Horizon’s creation and concept from the architects, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM International); one of the largest and most influential architecture firms in the world, renowned for their iconic buildings, design excellence, innovation and sustainability.  Their vision will set a new standard for the waterfront with a bustling array of shops, restaurants and cafes located on the ground floor combined with a short commute to work, life couldn’t be more convenient.

Apartments at Horizon are being built to frame Jersey’s unique light, capturing the reflections of light on water. As the sun moves through the sky from sunrise to sunset, the natural angles of the development accentuate the light, creating a unique mood. The public avenues and residences open up ocean views of St Aubin’s Bay and Elizabeth Castle, re-framing the island’s heritage through a contemporary new vision.

With modern architecture creating a dynamic new skyline, the waterfront will emerge as a vibrant centre for work, life and play, marking a new moment for this iconic location as Kent Jackson, Design Partner at SOM explains;

 

“It’s a beautiful location. Overlooking a sixteenth-century castle, surrounded by a marina, I felt it had all the right components to really do something special. The requirements of the project stood out clearly to us; how do you connect the waterfront with the town and then how do you bring a modern approach to the historical fabric of the location?

First we looked at the convergence of the lines from the town to the waterfront which we felt were quite interesting. What we wanted to do is take the old town fabric and then create these three channels or new view corridors through to the waterfront. When you approach from St Helier, you see the stone-faced facade of the buildings, and then when you approach from the marina, you have glass frontage. There’s a duality of the modern and the traditional which we felt was important and helped to better stitch this reclaimed area into the historic town.”

SOM are all about innovation, you only have to look at any number of the iconic buildings they have designed around the world, including the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai to appreciate their Calibre. Kevin Batcho, Project Manager at SOM explains how they are aiming to bring innovation to the Jersey’s waterfront;

“For us, it was about linking the ambition of the design and modesty of approach with urban planning. There’s an important historical context there that we have to respect. On the one side we want something iconic – a jewel with its own identity and then on the other side it has to harmonise with the urban fabric around it.

We’re currently working on ensuring Horizon’s design is not only beautiful but also performs well from a thermal perspective. We design responsibly and keep to certain norms, and we like to ensure that future residents have reasonable utility bills and Horizon is a sustainable place to live – not only for occupants but for the island as a whole.”

A DESTINATION ADDRESS

Poised to set new standards in luxury modern living, Horizon’s ground level will bring an array of shops and restaurants to your doorstep, creating a whole new lifestyle quarter for residents and locals to enjoy offering convenient, contemporary living, in a stunning waterside location, all within easy reach of town.

Horizon provides an ideal step on the property ladder or a secure investment to enjoy in the future, with the freedom of a lock up and leave. Off plan opportunities are available right now with one-bedroom apartments starting from £275,00 and two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments including parking from £415,000. Storage is provided to select units.

To discover the range of apartments available, book your own dedicated appointment with the Horizon sales team by using the online calendar at www.horizon.je or visit the Horizon Marketing suite, located next to the roundabout by the Radisson hotel.

Horizon Marketing Suite • Open Mon – Sat • 01534 721097 • info@horizon.je

Autism Jersey have sights on Machu Picchu

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Autism Jersey have sights on Machu Picchu

Trekking up to the lost city of Machu Picchu is on many a bucket list, and with good reason. And that is the destination for trekkers who sign up to Autism Jersey’s latest challenge, set for October 2019. Using the organisation Charity Challenge, Trek Machu Picchu will follow the spectacular and uncrowded Lares Valley route, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, raging rivers, hot springs and remote mountain communities. This is a route which is off the beaten track, but it joins the Inca Trail on the last day for the 3,000-step ascent to the Sun Gate, where you see Machu Picchu for the first time. The ten-day trip is rated as ‘tough’ and described as ‘gruelling yet rewarding’. Accompanied by an experienced leader and guides, the hike is slow, allowing for acclimatisation to the altitude and the opportunity to enjoy the unique surrounds and traditional Peruvian culture.

Dr Helen Miles, the vice-chair of Autism Jersey who is joining the trek with her husband Richard, says: ‘Like the Kilimanjaro Trek in 2014 and Morocco in 2017, this trek will be a real adventure – an opportunity to challenge yourself to do something a little different to raise money for an important cause – a purpose-built centre that will improve services for people with autism in Jersey.’ The trek is kindly being supported by Ocorian, whose Global HR Director Richard Summerfield says: ‘We are delighted to be partnering with Autism Jersey on this challenging expedition”.

Autism Jersey are now looking for people to sign up. The departure will be on Thursday 17 October 2019 and will run through the half-term. Anyone interested is asked to email Fundraising & Marketing Manager Caroline Moody at c.moody@autismjersey.org

James McVey of The Vamps supports 30 Days Wild

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James McVey of The Vamps supports 30 Days Wild

James McVey, writer and guitarist in The Vamps has lent his personal support to The Wildlife Trusts’ annual nature challenge in June – 30 Days Wild.  30 Days Wild encourages people to do something wild every day for the month of June. James McVey says: “I’m supporting The Wildlife Trust’s national challenge of spending 30 Days Wild. Every day in June they are asking you guys to do something wild. Now – that could be going camping somewhere if you’ve never been camping, it could be doing an off-road trail, climbing a massive hill that you’ve always wanted to do but never done – but it could also be something as simple as recycling if you’ve never recycled before or buying a reusable water bottle. It doesn’t have to be absolutely crazy – but it’s just a great incentive to get you guys thinking a little bit differently and getting active so make sure you sign-up and get involved!”

30 Days Wild pack

Sign-up to 30 Days Wild and you’ll get a free pack with a booklet of inspirational ideas for Random Acts of Wildness, a recipe for wild strawberry and thyme ice cream, wildflower seeded paper to sow, a wall chart to record your activities and wild stickers. There are special packs for schools with outdoor lesson plans and giant Random Acts of Wildness cards. Businesses can join in too, with tailored download packs to bring the ‘wild’ to work.

30 Days Wild 2018 neighbourhood theme

This year’s theme is all about helping wildlife in your neighbourhood and our pack has inspiring ideas for sharing the challenge locally. See great ways to green-up your street – from carving hedgehog holes in fences to putting up bird and bat boxes and doing a local litter pick.

The Durrell Challenge 13K Race Results

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The Durrell Challenge 13K Race Results

Durrell was delighted to see nearly 600 people turn up last month for the third Durrell Challenge, including their global ambassador Henry Cavill. The line-up included entrants from 16 countries, and close to 40 VIP runners who all committed to raise funds in excess of £1,000 for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. The challenging 13K route started from Victoria Park in St Helier and took runners through beautiful green lanes up to Jersey Zoo where finishers were welcomed by family and friends. Durrell’s CEO, Lesley Dickie, commented on the event: “First of all a huge thank you to our ambassador, Henry Cavill, for once again returning to Jersey to take part in this event. We are also so grateful to all the runners that took part in this challenging run, particularly those who raised over £1,000 to support their work saving species both in Jersey and around the world”

The first man across the line was Dan Romeril in a time of 49:04 and the winning woman was Gemma Dawkins in a time of 55:40. Following the race, the Really Wild Day at Jersey Zoo saw visitors enjoying wild activities including barefoot trails, live music, wild yoga and special keeper talks. Younger visitors were sent on a mission around the zoo as they undertook the Superhero Safari sponsored by Appleby.

Getting Gig-y with it

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Getting Gig-y with it

Getting Gig-y with it.
We don’t need too much encouragement to head down to the Splash over the summer. The newly rebranded Brightly Charity will be building on last year’s Gig-y-don to provide the perfect day out for family and friends, all from a charitable angle. This free to enter music event is being organised by Brightly Charity (previously known as Brig-y-Don Children’s) and is being held on the beautiful setting of the Watersplash terrace. It will feature some of the very best local bands across a wide variety of styles. There will be food, drinks, a raffle and some other fun things for children and families to enjoy. They’ll be asking for donations on the day, so make sure you bring any spare coins! Contactless won’t work!

Gig-y-Don Charity Music Event | Watersplash, St Ouen

Saturday 7th July 2PM – 9PM

Appetite X – the tenth edition

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Appetite X – the tenth edition

Ten years ago we set out to create a good quality guide to eating out that celebrated the foodie scene in Jersey. Appetite was born from a lack of inclusivity and creativity among other published guides and, despite dipping in and out of digital, our printed guide is still the best quality presentation of restaurants and eating/drining establishments on the island.

The idea was to ensure we included more venues than any other guide and also added engaging features that captured the imagination of the hospitality industry. What started as ‘The Chef Shoot’, our annual photo rich feature of the staff from the island’s restaurants has become a popular addition to each annual edition. Whether ‘Sharp Knives and Sharp Suits’, ‘Super-sized Desserts’, ‘Last Supper’, or a selection of other themes we’ve chosen over the years, we’ve always loved meeting the teams behind the restaurants and learning a bit more about them. Seeing our shots and interviews displayed proudly in venues makes it all worthwhile.

This year saw us adopt a ‘teams’ theme. We met teams and asked them about their ‘Favourite Dishes’. Many chose to bring one along, sitting at our photographer’s table for the shots shown below. It’s always interesting to get an insight in the mind of someone so passionate about food. Whilst having a lot of people in the shots this year meant we had to keep our questions short, it’s always interesting to learn a little bit more about the food choices of someone who concerns themselves with it on a daily basis. Jersey’s hospitality industry is made all the richer by the wide geographic area from which its workers hail and that was reflected in the selected favourite dishes. It’s also interesting to see who chose from their own menu and who chose to each their mum’s homemade food!

For our local teams feature and the best guide to eating in Jersey, grab yourself a copy of appetite 18/19 now.

The Restaurant Review: Kismet Cabana

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The Restaurant Review: Kismet Cabana

Right, so I realise that is a really heavy quote to be prefacing a humble restaurant review with, but I promise you I have somewhere I’m going with this, so just bear with me, ok?

Ouaisne bay is a beautiful part of Jersey, a rock-edged amphitheatre of a beach with fantastic views of St Brelade’s bay and those really posh houses out towards Beauport, you know the ones. Although the beach is smaller than its more popular neighbour, it has always had the advantage of being less populated on summer days, free parking and direct access to my favourite pub in Jersey – The Smugglers Inn.

But there is something other than real ale and a parking space to entice you down the windy hill to Ouaisne bay, and that is Kismet Cabana. Half food truck and half ice-cream stall, this wooden structure sits at the top of the gravel carpark and commands views of the rugged, rocky surrounds that embrace this section of Jersey’s south coast. There is even an extremely ‘instagramable’ sign post showing the distances to Portlet, St Brelade as well as Sri Lanka & Morocco. This is a great little nod to the chef’s passion for world cuisine and gives you a small inkling into what you have coming…

This beach kiosk pulls no punches, the simplicity of its appearance leaves you unprepared for the culinary celebration you will experience when you order something other than a Cornetto and a bottle of water.

I arrived at Kismet Cabana on a Tuesday lunchtime with a colleague. The sun was shining, the sky was blue and if it wasn’t for a bit of wind, it could be described as a rather nice Spring afternoon. We sat at our table and were met with a menu that is substantially different to any other beach kiosk I have been to. Whilst there were still the staples; the bacon roll, the bacon-sausage roll, the bacon-sausage-egg roll…I could continue… There were also Jamaican & South African dishes. These street food options are such a great idea for fast/on your feet food. You no longer have to settle for a half-melted ice cream, or a stick of rock, to satisfy those shoreline hunger pangs.

Finally, you can try something different, you can have a new food experience, and about time I say. Sure, it would also have worked in town. I have no problem believing that when 1pm rolls around each weekday the queue would be out the door, (if they had one) but combining the twin disciplines of interesting food & sandy toes; this, my friend, is a work of genius.

The chef, Chris Lister, can be heard from my seat, excitedly discussing the menu with customers. His enthusiasm for this food is infectious and what I ordered was entirely based on what I could overhear him talking about; the bobotie. I won’t go into too much detail other than to say this is a curry spiced mince beef dish with a cooked egg topping and is served with a crusty hollowed out roll and mango chutney. It’s a strange dish to find on a beach in Jersey but really fits the ethos of Kismet Cabana. The mince was soft and really flavourful, spicy without being hot and the egg was fluffy and really complimented the overall flavour. My colleague opted for the Jerk chicken burger. After hearing her say that this was ‘the moistest chicken burger’ she had ever had, I felt compelled to cut off a section to try. She was absolutely right. The chicken was to die for. The jerk spices work so well with the crispy salad that accompanies the burger and, again, it is just brilliant to be able to enjoy in this setting.

After eating, I made a point of telling Chris just how much I had enjoyed what we ordered. He is a real personality and just adds to the delight of the whole experience. You don’t often get an opportunity to chat to the person making your food unless you opt for the chef’s table at Bohemia, and even then, it’s more of a visual experience than a personal one. Chris explained to me that after being head chef at El Tico for 5 years he decided to brave it alone for more independence. After viewing several properties in St Helier and its surrounding areas, Ouaisne was the last one he had been shown and he just knew it was perfect. He named it ‘Kismet Cabana‘ because the word Kismet derives from the Arabic for Fate/Destiny. I told you I was going somewhere with the introduction quote, albeit long-winded and perhaps convoluted.

I think that this restaurant/beach café/kiosk, whatever you want to call it, is exactly the thing that was missing from the sea-sides of Jersey. An outgoing and passionate chef, a beautiful location and an interesting and diverse menu creates an overall superb dining experience. And now, with the addition of a full alcohol license you’d better be sure to make it your destiny to visit this awesome little place and enjoy it as much as I did!

Throughly Modern Millie Comes to Town

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Throughly Modern Millie Comes to Town

RAISE YOUR HEMLINES…

AND REWRITE THE RULES OF LOVE AS

‘THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE’ COMES TO TOWN

A spectacular evening of song, dance – and the kind

of comedy genius guaranteed to give your chuckle muscles a proper workout…full of show-stoppers… not to be missed’ 

– REVIEWS HUB

The winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie, is based on the Academy Award-winning film starring Julie Andrews, taking you back to the height of the Jazz Age in New York City, when ‘moderns’ including a flapper named Millie Dillmount were bobbing their hair, raising their hemlines and rewriting the rules of love.

Broadway’s Smash Hit, Thoroughly Modern Millie, is coming to the Jersey Opera House for five days this summer from Tues 31 July – Sat 4 August. Hayley Tamaddon (Coronation Street, Emmerdale, Shameless, Waterloo Road) is in the title role of Millie with Lucas Rush returning as the evil proprietor of the Hotel Priscilla for ‘Single Young Ladies’, Mrs Meers. From explosive tap numbers to a ‘Fred and Ginger’ dance routine on a window ledge, songs Gimme Gimme and Not For The Life of Me this is a brilliantly funny and entertaining show for the family.

As the UK Tour progresses Hayley Tamaddon takes time out of her busy routine to tell us a bit about herself and this amazing show.

When did you start acting?

I started at six and went to my local drama school in Blackpool and loved it. Then I went to London aged 16 to attend drama school where I trained in everything, dancing, singing and musical theatre.

 

What was it like working on two of the UK’s most popular soaps?

I loved being in Emmerdale and Coronation Street, they are both brilliant shows and they taught me so much. I had great fun and made life-long friends.  My character on Emmerdale, Del Dingle, was a brilliant character to play! To this day people still ask me about her. Andrea in Coronation Street was great fun and working alongside Craig Charles and Simon Gregson everyday was amazing! I didn’t stop laughing!

 

Which character (Delilah or Andrea)did you prefer playing?

They were both so brilliant I couldn’t possibly choose! Delilah was my first big role, which had a huge impact on my life. When I later played Andrea I was older and wiser. They were both brilliant roles to play! I’m a lucky woman.

 

Audiences will also recognise you from winning the fifth series of Dancing on Ice – how tough was it to learn to skate and dance? 

I loved Dancing on Ice and I was so lucky I got to do the show twice! It was so hard to learn how to skate but I completely fell in love with it. I still am in love with it! Unfortunately I haven’t been able to skate for a long time due to being in stage shows. Torvill and Dean are absolute legends and are now good friends. Dancing on Ice is like family now!

 

You have been in many stage productions – which has been your favourite role to play and why?

Well I seem to keep getting all my dream roles so it’s hard to choose just one. I loved playing Roxie in Chicago, Morales in A Chorus Line and obviously Millie, which I’m playing right now! Millie is by far the biggest role I’ve played to date.

 

What do you prefer – acting on stage or screen – and why?

I love both stage and screen and I feel very lucky that so far in my career I have managed to do both. Stage is so much more nerve-racking though because it’s live and if you go wrong everyone sees it! I also love filming so much. I find television and film just magical.

 

What attracted you to the role of Millie?

The role of Millie is one of those dream roles for a female.  It’s a huge part and I’ve always wanted to play it.

 

Tell me more about Thoroughly Modern Millie – what can audiences expect?

Thoroughly Modern Millie is a musical set in the 1920’s. I play the title role of Millie Dillmount, a young girl who leaves her home in Kansas for New York in search of a rich boss to marry! It’s such a fun show with lots of fantastic songs and brilliant dances, audiences will leave the theatre tapping their feet!

What has been your favourite moment of the show so far?

My favourite moment of the show is the final song I sing. It’s also the scariest moment as it’s just me alone on stage, it’s a pinch myself moment.

 

Are you superstitious? Do you have any pre-show rituals?

I’m a little superstitious. My favourite shoes broke in the middle of a show the other day and I refused to put on a brand new pair in case something happened!

 

What has the audience reaction been like on the tour so far?

The first few weeks have gone brilliantly! The audiences seem to love it and we’ve had standing ovations, which have made me cry with pure joy!

Thoroughly Modern Millie will be showing at Jersey Opera House from Tues 31 July – Sat 4 August with five evening shows and three matinees. 

Why not take a break from the surf and book yourself and your family/friends tickets for a show of madcap merriment, spectacular dance routines and great songs!

Contact the Box Office on 511 115 or book tickets online at www.jerseyoperahouse.co.uk

Hideaway Out West

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Hideaway Out West

With new developments springing up around the Island and demand for property remaining strong in 2018, it is rare to find a family home in a tranquil setting, secluded and hidden from public sight.

But that is exactly what you discover when you walk through the front gates of La Cigale. A renovated and modernised historic farmhouse hidden in the St Ouen’s countryside, the home is simply brimming with unique character. Whilst the property now boasts all of life’s modern conveniences for comfortable living, there is still huge potential to extend and develop the property for anyone looking to perfect their own secret hideaway.

Dating back to 1607, this grand family home has a very traditional feel to it, from its English cottage gardens to the large family kitchen and reception area that greets you as you walk through the door. Wrapped around a gravel courtyard, the home has enormous curb appeal, with a south-facing front displaying to its best effect intricate granite work; and a blossoming wisteria. The farmhouse was renovated by its current owner ten years ago, maintaining an Anglo/French feel to the interior, whilst updating the home to the highest specifications. Brass fittings and a classic deep eggshell blue colour theme run throughout the home, blending seamlessly with the granite detail and historic farm features such as exposed beams.

A small bar room was recently installed off the kitchen, affording a great view out over the courtyard and the front of the property through large windows. The bar adds a playful touch to what is a classically ‘Plain English’ kitchen, complete with Aga stove. A sizeable center island is the workhorse of the kitchen, providing plenty of storage space and seating in addition to the reception area at the other end of the large room.

What was the formal dining room of the farmhouse, is currently used as a snug for the family, with a granite fireplace and wood burning stove being the main focus of the room. Heavy set wooden doors work in harmony with the period of the property, which were handmade to prevent warping. The home has ample storage space, with a large utility room set off the kitchen and a further storage room across the bar, which could easily be converted into a boot room.

The family bedrooms are located together on the first-floor which include four double-bedrooms, two with en suites. The simplydesigned rooms with a classic style allow any owner to easily create their own individual mark on the home. The master bedroom is particularly impressive, with a mezzanine area overlooking the suite, accessed by ladder. This is the only room that has been extended to accommodate the full height of the farmhouse, large exposed beams opening up the eaves of the room and flooding it with natural light.

The property includes underfloor heating throughout and as you ascend the stairs you discover LED lighting at floor level which keeps the property dimly light during the evenings. Access to the attic level of the house was added during the 2009 renovation, although the work was not fully concluded. A continuation of the oak staircase leads up to the third level of the property where there is an opportunity and space to add a further two to three bedrooms.

The outside of the property holds just as much intrigue as its interior, with the grounds adopting a compartmentalised format. A patio area is currently being installed to make the most of the last evening sunlight on the property. Plans had been previously passed for the creation of a natural pool in the garden, which could easily be re-applied for.

The mature gardens are the result of much love care and attention, having been serviced by the same gardener for some 30 years now. An original large water fountain is in pride of place in the shrubbery, which includes a wide range of plant life and flora including fruit bearing peach trees.

The fountain is joined by a stone archway that was part of the original garden design, leading you round to the vegetable patch which is hidden out of sight. It is something of a secret garden, with a hive ready to home bees, almond trees and a maze of partitioning bushes completing every gardeners fantasy.

Whilst the property has been restored to high specifications, there is plenty of potential to extend and redesign areas. In particular, the property could be extended into the garden to accommodate an orangery, letting family life sprawl out into the gardens. New owners may also wish to resurrect the farm’s historic bake house and pigsty which lie across the courtyard and really give the property distinctive charm and character.

As well as a double and single garage, the property also comes with its own studio office space. Working from home can be a delight in the quiet, scenic surrounding of the country. This peaceful and private part of St Ouen is locked away from prying eyes and should really be viewed to be fully appreciated. This is a rare opportunity to own a quintessentially Jersey property, exquisitely restored with masses of potential to develop it into something truly magical.

Falle for the Royal Academy

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Falle for the Royal Academy
Local artist Matt Falle that has had a painting of his, Flat Block, accepted into the Royal Academy of Art Summer Exhibition in London 2018. The oil on wood panel is not of your usual Jersey scene, but a flat scene of La Marrais flats. It will be exhibited from 8th June for the Buyer’s Preview, with the official opening on 12 June.
The RA Summer Exhibition, is a world-famous contemporary art show which draws together works by Internationally renowned artists, exciting new talent and first time exhibitors. Matt’s been invited over for the ‘Varnishing Day’ event, a traditional preview event for the artists, and the painting will be exhibited from the 12 June at the Royal Academy in Piccadilly. He says;
“With Le Marrais flats, I see them regularly and there is something inspiring about them to me. I’ve often been inspired by window patterns in buildings and these are a great example of that. My work is also influenced by the process of printing and I saw the flats as a simple print picture – although I paint most of my pictures which look like prints. I like simplicity in my pictures, but there is more to it, each black window can represent a person and activity that inhabits that space”.
Previously Matt entered the RA summer show before, where his painting ‘Dog Walkers’ was shortlisted. In the past he’s also exhibited in the UK, France and Jersey, where he exhibited his paintings of Madagascar in association with Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust.
See more at www.mattfalle.com
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