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February 09, 2013 at 08:00 AM EST
NEW YORK, Feb 9 (Reuters) - It is almost time for Alvin's massage. After a rubdown, he is off for a personal grooming session, to make sure he looks his best. Alvin is from Thailand originally but recently has been hanging out in California, and this weekend is jetting off to a hotel in New York City.