Once back at the pier, take the cross-river ferry back to Pakret and head for the main Chao Praya Express Boat Pier (the same pier where you disembarked earlier).

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In Srinagar's main orphanage, some express strong views on these recent events.

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Its main competitors are Visa, American Express and Discover Financial.

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Neath-based Express Reinforcements won a contract from the main contractor building the Olympic Stadium, while Euroclad in Cardiff won contracts on both the Olympic Stadium and the main broadcast centre.

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At the main intersection of Anaheim and Avalon boulevards a MoneyGram in an ACECash Express check-cashing store competes against a Western Union outpost in a Rite Aid just across the parking lot.

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