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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>I must confess that as a Catholic I am feeling quite guilty.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>Isn't that the point of being Catholic? <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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neutron,<br><br>the point is liberation my good friend. <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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Happy Ash Wednesday to all. <p>"both ties they scored as many goals as the opponent" - ae42</p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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Neut, Absolutely. But who would "get" that line but a good Catholic? Congratulations on your faith.<br><br>Get your Ashes yet?<br> <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... ckerboy</A> at: 3/1/06 3:14 pm<br></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>Get your Ashes yet?<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>Not yet, but I have eaten meat already. <p>"both ties they scored as many goals as the opponent" - ae42</p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr> Happy Ash Wednesday to all.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>Ahh yes, and the season of Lent has come upon its Catholic Crusaders at long last. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :p --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/tongue.gif ALT=":p"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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Interestingly, here is a group of nuns photographed stopping off for a jack after Ash Wenesday services. <br><br>Theyll be goin directly form here to the section games to cheer for the Catholics. <br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://cool.blogs.com/photos/uncategori ... legs_1.jpg" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--> <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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Oh man, where did you get that photo? It is absolutely hilarious! <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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Where you ask? The Lord does provide.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> ......us with google. <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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I'm allowed to skip church this week. I can eat meat on friday. My uncle is a Preist. I already have my "Get out of hell free card"!<br><br><br>It works that way don't it? <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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No! Shame on you! Feel some guilt. <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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Try Priest next time,<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> then it might sound like a better argument, even if it really is a poor excuse.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rolleyes --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eyes.gif ALT=":rolleyes"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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Man was it nice out today. Miami Beach if you work outside like I do. <br><br>It was so nice, the kids were playin outside when I got home. Course, my place is such a dump, the kids play outside when its 20 below.<br><br>Anyway I hope they stay outside so I can haver another jack and get in a post. <br><br>Where was I...oh... It looks like the packerboy's Crusade is still alive. When AHA got beat , I thought he'd shutup but no such luck. <br><br>I guess there 'd be some conversation if what he says came true.<br><br> Im trailer trash so I dont have any private school connections and dont know anyone who does.<br><br> But I was lookin forward to seein AHA play at the tournament. I was never from up north but I always liked seein the INT Falls, Roseau, Warroad etc. teams. <br><br>I wonder why we cant get passed our pettyness, jealousy and prejudice and just hope that the best teams get in.<br><br>I wonder if thats the point of packerboy's thread and posts. I wonder why stuff like that gets locked out. <br><br>I aint gonna worry about it. Im havin another jack.<br><br> <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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Well jack is in good form. Do you suppose he knows one of my best frieds, Johnny Walker.<br><br><br>Thats a fact jack but we have a long way to go before the people on this board can cultivate your attitude. Thus, the launching of The Crusade.<br><br>Its a big night tonight for the Raiders of CDH. They are playing the Royals of Woodbury, a pagan English army, at the Coliseum.<br><br>At stake is a trip to the Holy City. <br><br>The Eagles of Totino Grace are engaged in their own battle at Parade vs The Blake School for a spot in the A tournamnet.<br><br>The Catholic boys will clean up their foreheads, kick some Ash and "grab" the first spots as they March to the Holy City. <br><br><br> <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>I wonder why we cant get passed our pettyness, jealousy and prejudice and just hope that the best teams get in.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>Great idea Jack, but then who would we blame?<br><br><br><!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>I wonder if thats the point of packerboy's thread and posts.<hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>Jack you have joined the 10% of us who "get it". Have one on me...<br><br> <p></p><i></i>
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Re: The Crusade intensifies and expands

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Well Neut, now that the valiant Cougars from the community of Centennial have put away their skates for the season, you may as well join the Crusade.<br><br>Heck, being Catholic and all, you could be a key figure in the reconstruction of the Holy City after the carnage ends next week. <br><br>We will need a George Marshall type to handle matters after the Godless, pagan, infidels are destroyed.<br><br>Whatayasay?<br> <p></p><i></i>
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War of the Words ... by Orson Welles

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Right as rain packerboy. The Crusades were expeditions undertaken, in fulfilment of a solemn vow, to deliver the Holy Places from Mohammedan tyranny. To seek out new civilizations ... to boldly go where no other team has gone before. <br><br>The origin of the word may be traced to the cross made of cloth and worn as a badge on the outer garment of those who took part in these enterprises. It had been noted that the army of the <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Holy Angels</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> fell recently because they had not obeyed The Great <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START 8o --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/nerd.gif ALT="8o"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> ne.<br><br><br>Medieval writers use the terms crux (pro cruce transmarina, Charter of 1284, cited by Du Cange s.v. crux), croisement (Joinville), croiserie (Monstrelet), etc.<br><br>Since the Middle Ages the meaning of the word crusade has been extended to include all wars undertaken in pursuance of a vow, and directed against infidels, i.e. against Mohammedans, pagans, heretics, and all those who attend public schools; or even those under the ban of excommunication (i.e. <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Below 0 Zero</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->, <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Bluesbuddy</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> and <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Videoscout</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->).<br><br>The wars waged by the Mighty Raiders of <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Cretin</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> against the Cadets of <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>St. Thomas</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> constituted a continual crusade from January to February earlier this year; the northern crusades were organized against the Prussians and Lithuanians; the extermination of the Denfeld heresy was due to a crusade at the hands of <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Duluth Marshal</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->, and, in the other bracket the popes preached crusades against Proctor at the hands of <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>St. Cloud Cathedral</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->. But modern literature has abused the word by applying it to all wars of a religious character, as, for instance, the expedition of <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Breck</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> against St. Paul Como Park and the conquest of Mahtomedi by <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Totino Grace</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->.<br><br>Totino saw one-time ally Breck, as a threat in their quest for a state title so they ambushed the # 1 seed and earned the right to take on another crusader, <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Blake</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> for the right to represent the city of Minneapolis at the Saintly City in mid-March. There will be hell to pay for the team that loses that game.<br><br>To the south we had a representative from <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Rochester (Lourdes)</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> who tried in vain to topple a much stronger army in that of St. Thomas Academy. The Tommies will try valiantly to knock of those pesky Red Wing Blackbirds as they march toward the excellent energy centre.<br><br>Lest we forget <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Holy Family</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> that tried so desperately to pull a <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"David vs. Goliath"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> stunt when they upset St. Michael, <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>BIAFP's</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> patron saint ... and then shocked # 2 seed Shakopee, only to fall short to # 3 seed Orono, pagans in their own right ... on a crusade of their own ... to stop all private armies advancement strategies.<br><br>In the bigger arena ... our brothers, <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Benilde-St. Margaret's </strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->nearly beat a heavily armed platoon in that of Bloominton Jefferson. Much to their credit though ... they battled with grit and determination only to be given the shaft by the false prophets (two referee's and one linejudge).<br><br>But there still is hope for the final showdown to showcase two great armies in that of Cretin-Durham Hall and <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Hill-Murray</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->. Each in their own right ... having combined two smaller armies (St. Paul Hill and St. Paul Murray) into one more powerful (St. Paul Cretin and Durhan Hall) and efficient skating machine(s).<br><br>The idea of the crusade corresponds to a political conception which was realized in Christendom only from the last quarter century (1975 ... when the MSHSL allowed such contests to be held); this supposes a union of all peoples and sovereigns under the direction of the popes. All crusades were announced by preaching (such as recent declarations by <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>packerboy</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->).<br><br>After pronouncing a solemn vow, each warrior received a cross from the hands of the pope or his legates, and was thenceforth considered a soldier of the Church. Crusaders were also granted indulgences and temporal privileges, such as exemption from civil jurisdiction, inviolability of persons or lands, etc. Of all these wars undertaken in the name of Christendom, the most important were the Eastern Crusades, thus ... is the reason the final battles are to be waged in the Saintly City of St. Paul, rather than the old west at the Met Center.<br><br>It has been customary to describe the Crusades as <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>eight in number</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->:<br><br> * the first, is a region referred to as Section 1;<br> * the second, is an area referred to as Section 2;<br> * the third, Section 3;<br> * the fourth, Section 4;<br> * the fifth, Section 5;<br> * the sixth, Section 6;<br> * the seventh, Section 7;<br> * the eighth, which is considered "Up for Grabs" is section 8.<br><br>Section 8 has very much "in-fighting" going on at this time. Some believe this to be at the hands of a group called the <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>Shady Bunch</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->, from which I'm sure you are well aware.<br><br>Some say the Shady Bunch is somewhat like a 'skull and crossbones' type of organization that has representatives in all cities across the land, from Mendota Heights to Warroad; from Erskine to Brainerd; from International Falls to Rochester, from coast to coast (art bell), and east to west.<br><br>The group is growing and there's not a darn toot'in thing that you, me or the rest of the pagans can do about it.<br><br>It's a fact of modern life that goes against the grain of those who believe these games aren't really up for grabs.<br><br>The battles will unfold in the Saintly City and we will see which teams will hoist the holy graille.<br><br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.harpendenhockeyclub.co.uk/pics/Trophy.jpg" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="font-family:comic sans ms;font-size:xx-large;"><br>I suspect it will be filled with some Johnny Walker Black</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--> <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... ips>Stitch Lips</A> at: 3/2/06 10:21 am<br></i>
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War is hell

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Thats absolutely correct Stitch Lips. <br><br>Thanks for restoring the previously locked out histerical background needed to understand The Crusade as applied to modern times.<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>You and I will drink from the cup , the bottle , and of course from the glass on the rocks next Thirstyday at TR.s <br><br>Our newest convert Neut will be there as will jackdaniels.<br><br>Your summary of these Holy Wars to date is spot on. <br><br>The ides of March are upon us. Pagans beware the Ides of March.<br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <p></p><i></i>
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Re: War is hell

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hey mr. packerboy. is it okay if i can meet you guy in st. paul? im a fan of slappshooters and i know your his brother. i would like to git an ottograph for my dad. he would come too butt hes in jail.<br><br>thank you so much. im a big fan or you.<br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :smokin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smokin.gif ALT=":smokin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
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All are welcome

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Snake, all God's creatures are welcome.You can slither on into TRs and join us if you like. We are all brothers here,.. my son. <br><br>Just dont leave behind a lot of skin and dont bare your fangs.<br><br> <p></p><i></i>
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Re: All are welcome but use some Scope please...

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Snake only bares his fangs when he "yawns".<br><br>Other than that ... he looks <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>relatively</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> normal; not quite like his Dad who happens to be in jail.<br><br>Here's a cute baby picture of Snake as a toddler ...<br><!--EZCODE IMAGE START--><img src="http://www.sp3ccylad.com/gallery/albums ... _satan.jpg" style="border:0;"/><!--EZCODE IMAGE END--><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
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Snake is alright

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When jackdaniels says "leave the bottle" ,it will have a slightly different meaning to Snake. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br><br>Looks like snake just escaped from New York. <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... ckerboy</A> at: 3/2/06 11:27 am<br></i>
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Re: Scope out this page...

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His Dad has quite a history in these waters. You can find him at this <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://p100.ezboard.com/fmnhsfrm1.showM ... <!--EZCODE LINK END--> on yours truly's post # 439 towards the end of the page.<br><br>Just so we all know this isn't an issue of <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>RACE</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> {to the Holy Graille}<br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
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Escape from New York to join the 'Crusades'.

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<!--EZCODE QUOTE START--><blockquote><strong><em>Quote:</em></strong><hr>Looks like snake just escaped form New York. <!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="font-size:x-small;"> -- packerboy</span><!--EZCODE FONT END--><hr></blockquote><!--EZCODE QUOTE END--><br><br>Wouldn't you if Hillary was your Senator?<br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>
packerboy
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Genisis and generations

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Could not handle Hilary.<br><br>Well, the apple doesnt fall too far from the tree now does it?<br><br>You can see Snake struggling with his Anglitch but it gets stronger with every post.<br><br>With bluesbuddy as his father and mentor, he will no doubt be proficient in no time. <br><br>Yes, its now becomng the Children's Crusade too. <br><br>2 big games tonight for little Snake. Then another 2 big ones on Friday.<br><br>STA, TG, CDH, and HM. A week from Saturday, theyll still be playin and prayin together at the X, which will be renamed "The Cathedral of the Crusades". <br><br>Its March and everybody's guts are churning. The players who have never been...their parents who have sacrificed so much. <br><br>They can hardly breath. <br><br>As Bart82 said, there are no atheists in fox holes. The next 2 nights there will be a lot of prayers floating out of arena roofs.<br>Lets see whose get answered. <br><br><br><br><br><br> <p></p><i>Edited by: <A HREF=http://p100.ezboard.com/bmnhs.showUserP ... ckerboy</A> at: 3/2/06 12:18 pm<br></i>
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