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[ - ] Has anyone tried meditation? Did it help you in some way? I am thinking of trying it. I need to mellow out somehow and don't want to take prescription drugs. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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I have used this device called a Stress Eraser. It's like a combo of biofeedback and meditation. It has really worked. I have a hard time "meditating" without it. Need that feedback and structure. Google it for more info. Interesting device. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:10 AM Flag
[ - ] Anybody familiar w/the 12:1:1 at PS77 Lower Lab or any other 12:1:1 public school programs for kindergarten? Thanks! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Special Needs 06.19.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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i know LL has those type classes for lower and upper grades [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:57 AM Flag
[ - ] Help! I am looking for non profit organization that can help me with dealing with public school education for a child on the spectrum. TIA 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.19.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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Try Advocates for Children, Resources for Children with Special Needs, wrightslaw.com, and post to you know where as well for more support. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there a certain place I should post so that people are more likely to respond? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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NY, Toddler [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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depends on what you're posting about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:02 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know of a yoga studio (not expensive) near Columbia University? (Morningside Heights) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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^^ Sorry I posted three times -my settings were screwed up and I couldn't find it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:01 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else considering moving back to a city with public transportation because of gas prices? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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no b/c the cost of living in the city would far outweigh the gas cost. we are getting a used 2nd car that has better gas mileage than our SUV. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:05 AM Flag
[ - ] I think there should be only 3-4 G&T programs in the whole NYC for the "really gifted" DCs. Otherwise, it just becomes a racial segregation thing. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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I agree with this, with one caveat. Until and unless they figure out how to teach every student at their level (tracking/leveling, or differentiated instruction within the classroom), a really exclusive G&T program structure will not meet the needs of the strongest students. The problem is that class sizes/teacher:student ratios are too large to teach to all children's levels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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and this is the problem with school in general, no matter how much they tweak it. when you put different kids in a classroom, it is inevitable that students will have different learning styles, or will encounter difficulties with the system somewhere along the line. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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Yes, there will be mixed abilities in most classrooms. But one can't argue that a smaller teacher:student ratio will allow for better tailoring of instruction and attention according to the students ability. This can be tweaked to some extent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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np: ITTTA. Throwing more $ to fix schools means, not more training for teachers, but more $ to attract the best and best educated teachers. It also means more $ for smaller class sizes. This is a basic and obvious problem that does not seem to have been addressed with all of the NCLB garbage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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not true in my dd's G&T k classs there are children from all races, russian, polish, black, hispanic, asian. very balanced [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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Which school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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which G&T programs are for really gifted kids in your opinion? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:19 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone see the thing on the Today show about them following a class of kindergarteners all the way to their 2020 graduations? Why do you think they are following a class in LA when the show is based in NYC and there have to be about a million k classes in the city they could have followed? I'm not a NYCER by the way. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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it's a national show [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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really? it IS? i had no idea! is THAT how it shows up on my non NYC television? of COURSE it's a national show. but why fly natalie morales across the country (while claiming to be greening the network) when there are plenty of local schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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ok snarky ms. snarkison. not all morning shows are national. relax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:09 AM Flag
[ - ] my dd (3) has had a fever for 36 hours (approx 101). at what point would you take your child to the ped with a fever? can't figure out how long a duration is normal for a fever. tia! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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any other symptoms? does the fever respond to meds? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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she had a sore throat that is now gone. it does respond to meds, goes down to 99, then rises again... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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I'd take them in. Could have become something systemic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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or below: i'd give a call to the ped. 3 days is what my ped says is the limit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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is it responding to medicine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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my ped's standard is that he wants to see a kid once they've had a fever for 3 days. so, i take my kids in on the 4th day. but a 101 temp would not stress me out unless my child was acting super sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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My standard is to the doctor on the 5th day if they still have a fever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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Mine too. Or if they seem "sick." Or sicker than a mild fever would suggest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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OP: kind of late, but thanks so much to all of you. v helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:08 AM Flag
[ - ] Please help. Trying to find out if anyone is giving up a spot in private school in light of their G&T placement or otherwise. I have tried to look through other posts but cannot seem to find. Thank you. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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You won't really know through UB. And even if someone says they're going to do that, and they do, what will it help you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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My advice would be to call the private you want and stress how much you really would love a spot at that school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:12 AM Flag
[ - ] what's another single word for "direct marketing" and "word of mouth"? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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viral marketing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:36 AM Flag
[ - ] Did anyone go to the P 9 G&T thing today? How was it? 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 07:38 AM Flag
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love, love love this school! can't wait until the fall. nicest people I have ever met [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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Same here! I can't wait. DC seemed to have had a great time too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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Just for the record, it was PS9 orientation. All incoming K kids, most of whom will be going to gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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And, just for the record, it was less diverse than I would have imagined based on the write-up in InsideSchools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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How diverse was the attendance at this event? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Not very. I would say 85-90% caucasion (including gen ed and G&T) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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That must have been just orientation. The classes are definitely more diverse than that, even G&T, and most definitely gen ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:35 PM Flag
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actually, the gen ed has become whiter and whiter. seems the whole school is fairly white and MC now, including anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:27 PM Flag
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Not Anderson. You didn't see Anderson there. Last few years, Anderson has been 40-60% white. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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And likely only getting whiter given the whole lottery thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:29 AM Flag
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That's absurd. Just go by the yard at pick up or drop off. It's very diverse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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It was great. I'm so impressed by Brady and PTA. I'm a little disappointed we didn't learn more about G&T program though(and figure out who will be in our DD's class next year so we could set up playdates over the summer), but I guess that's for another time. Much better than orientation we had been to at zoned school. Very little diversity, however. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:44 PM Flag
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PS9 parent here....If you have any questions about the G&T program ask away... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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I think the relative lack of gen ed diversity at the orientation wasn't quite reflective of what will be the actual make up of the class. It's very likely that many local families of color who live in the neighborhood didn't come. They may have a sib there already or they couldn't take off from work. Also, there are always a few local gen ed registrants who just walk in over the summer or at the start of school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:48 AM Flag
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I agree with you. I hope it's more diverse - that's what living in NYC is supposed to be about! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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The gen ed classes at PS9 have really been diverse last couple of years. They used to be almost all minority kids but now there is actually a very good balance of all ethnicities there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Brady is very anti-G&T, so you won't hear them talk about G&T separately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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It's smart she didn't do that at the orientation. There's enough "my child is the next Hawking" hysteria already - no need for her to feed it. The curriculum for G&T and Gen Ed are exactly the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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Ssshhh....don't tell the 9 G&T moms that..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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The horror! The horror! A 99 will be learning what a *gasp* 95 is learning. Or worse - an 85!!! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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I'm a G&T mom and I think Brady is great. Of course the curriculum is the same... although pace and depth may be different. Why should she talk about them separately? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Of course she should not at orientation, but I do wish she would consider altering the G&T curriculum, particularly in math which is very underwhelming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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What grade is your dc in at PS 9? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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second grade [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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And you're not happy with the math curriculum? Have you brought it up with the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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Diane Brady will never talk about the G&T program separately. She's all about fairness and equality for all kids at the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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And that is the way it should be. As a G&T mom - I don't want my kid to think they are any different than anybody else, and certainly not any better. I just want their class to learn at their own pace... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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I agree. That's why we enrolled our g&t kid into a gen ed school w/o a g&t program. He is very self-motivated. If he doesn't get enough challenges, I will address it with his teacher in the fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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