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What year was it five years before you were born? Good lord... 1965 What holiday is closest to your birthday? What is your name if you spell it without the letters "e" "y" and "t"? If you named a band after your birth-month and your pet, what would it be? Who is your 9th contact in your phone? Have you had your birthday yet this year? Why did you go to the doctor the last time you went? How old will you be in 5 years? Where was the last place you went? Do you have a twin? What was the last movie you watched? Are you afraid of shots? What color are the walls of the room you are in? How many letters are in your middle name?: Is your last name longer than 6 letters long? If you were in an accident, would you rather lose a hand or an ear? Have you ever dyed your hair an unnatural color? If a gorilla and a horse had a baby, what would the new creature be called? Does anyone call you baby? Regular or hot? How's your heart lately? Favorite plum? Are you scared of spiders? Do you have a piercings? :o) Are you pregnant? If someone doesn't like you, its usually because...? Do you wear the hood on your hoodie? How long does it take for you to take a shower? Ever licked someone else’s butt? Whose birthday is coming up? Do you like roller coasters? Do you have a tattoo? What is wrong with you right now? What was the last movie you went to? Do you care what others think about you? Do think you'll be married in 10 years? Are you afraid of the dark? Do you like your life at the moment? Where were you last night? What kind of shirt are you wearing? How late did you stay up last night? Has someone of the opposite sex ever told you they loved you? What are you afraid of the most? When's the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face? Do you have a crush on someone? When is your birthday? What are you doing tonight? Describe life in one word: What happened at 10:00 am today?
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This is why thunderstorms in California are a baaaaad thing. Lightning sparks firesNumber of fires by agency: • Shasta County Cal Fire: 52. • Shasta-Trinity National Forest: 75. • Whiskeytown National Park: 5. • Tehama County Cal Fire: 30-plus. • Siskiyou County Cal Fire: 6. • Klamath National Forest: 150-acre Happy Camp Fire. • Lassen National Forest: 9. • Lassen-Modoc Grange Unit: 23. • Lassen-area BLM: 3.
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A friend of mine posted these questions on his LJ for his friends to answer. Now, in reading the questions I realize they aren't really mean for me, per se. But I'm bored and figured I'd answer them, for myself, anyway. Understand too, I KNOW these questions were NOT originally meant for me. My guess is they were meant for someone who is wiccan. You say you are "blessed" and have a wonderful life. What do you think is blessing you? This is tough for me. I know I have a blessed and wonderful life, even though at times I don't feel it. I'm healthy (and getting healthier), I have a wonderful daughter who is healthy and happy, I have both parents who help me constantly in all ways that they can. I have fantastic friends who listen to me whine and again are there no matter what. I have a good job, a beautiful house, a great car. I have an ability to make music that enables me to speak without words. I have a joy in history and in people that makes it pleasureable to learn more and more about where I've come from. I have a SECOND family that I've known barely a decade. A beautiful sister. Another beautiful sister, a wonderful brother. I have another brother who I grew up with and who i don't always recognize as being wonderful. He lives in a wonderful area and luckily wants me and my daughter in his lfe. And I could go on and on. :) How are objects (trees, the sun, the seasons, etc) worthy of worshipping? How do your beliefs enrich your life? This really doesn't pertain to me. So due to the fact I'm ignorant on this mind set, I will pass. :) Why does the group you are a part of / identify with seem to thrive on- or at least invite- drama, usually over minor things? I think it's human nature to enjoy drama. I think for some people the drama is like a soap opera: really obvious, in your face, melodrama. I think for others it's more subtle: seemingly dull life, do nothing, talk to no one, etc. I think people who thrive on it have low self esteem and have a great need to be part of something whether or not it's bad. (this is from experience) Drama is a way of getting attention and even if it's bad, it's still attention. What do like about journaling? It's a great way to communicate and organize thoughts. Do you ever think that you are so different from the majority of people that something must be wrong with you? What do you like about your mate(s)? What was it about him or her that rang your bells? His kindness, gentleness. His laughter. his eyes. His smile. His patience... understanding... his unconditional love. Why do you sometimes take offense at something I've done or said, when I have never meant anything I've done or said to be hurtful? I think this harkens back to the drama. :P Do you ever think that, despite some success in your field, you are not as skilled in your profession as you think you are? Again, unless you're an arrogant, egotistical ass, EVERYONE feels this way. You can never learn too much and you can never stop learning. There is ALWAYS going to be more to know. Why do people think that the world revolves around them being happy? Once more.. drama. Self esteem. Or they are just plalin spoiled. |
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Ok, I'm not a huge "Idol" fan, but once in awhile I enjoy listening. So the other night they have this big 'Idol Gives Back" for... Darfar I believe. Anyway, the last song sun was a praise song called "Shout to the Lord".... one of MY ultimate favorite songs. It's a ver powerful song to me and... wow... this blew me away.
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Because Everyone In Canada Lives In An Igloo. Now that Vancouver has won the chance to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, these are some questions people from all over the world are asking. Believe it or not these questions about Canada were posted on an International Tourism Website. Q:I have never seen it warm on Canadian TV, so how do the plants grow( England ) Q:Will I be able to see Polar Bears in the street? ( USA ) Q:I want to walk from Vancouver to Toronto -can I follow the Railroad tracks? ( Sweden ) Q:Is it safe to run around in the bushes in Canada ? ( Sweden ) Q: Are there any ATM's (cash machines) in Canada ? Can you send me a list of them in Toronto , Vancouver , Edmonton and Halifax ? ( England ) Q:Can you give me some information about hippo racing in Canada ? ( USA ) Q:Which direction is North in Canada ? ( USA ) Q: Can I bring cutlery into Canada ?( England ) Q: Can you send me the Vienna Boys' Choir schedule? ( USA ) Q: Do you have perfume in Canada ? ( Germany ) Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Where can I sell it in Canada ?( USA ) Q: Can you tell me the regions in British Columbia where the female population is smaller than the male population? ( Italy ) Q: Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada ? ( USA ) Q: Are there supermarkets in Toronto and is milk available all year round?( Germany ) Q: I have a question about a famous animal in Canada , but I forget its name. It's a kind of big horse with horns. ( USA ) Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? ( USA ) Please send this on to any Canadian (or others) who you think will enjoy it as much as I did. |
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Coming from a Christian background and seeing my share of church bulletins, these things have my in stiches. Laughing so hard I couldn't speak. Even as I type them out, I'm laughing. ENJOY! "They're Back! Those Wonderful Church Bulletins! The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. ------------------------------ Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a b lanket and come prepared to sin.
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http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/wayoflife/0 Vatican lists new sinful behaviors Bless me o lord for I have sinned. I drive a car with a V8 engine in it pushing all four wheels so I can get to my job during the harsh winter months on days when I should probably stay home and play it safe. I have taken prescription painkillers that dull the mind because I had an incredibly painful pinched nerve one time, and had my wisdom teeth removed in another instance, and even when I had sore throat so bad that coughing brought tears to my eyes. I regret looking with hope upon stem cell research that has the potential to cure some of the most devastating illnesses and diseases that threaten the all the people on earth. I appologize for holding my job, which I'm sure could be filled by someone of less fortunate social and economic standing. ---------------------- Instead of wasting their time coming up with more bullshit reasons to make people feel guilty, why not spend your time addressing why people are fleeing your church in droves. Why don't you focus some energy on bettering the downtrodden places on the planet instead of pointing out all the things that the countries in good standing are doing wrong? Why don't you make efforts to decrease the lawlessness that pervades the world? No, instead we'd rather give you more reasons to think that even though you're living your life well, that you're still doing wrong and will go to hell and you should rush to your nearest church, get down on your knees, beg forgiveness. Oh, and don't forget to give to the collection while you're there.
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Here is the Bill itself. I'm still reading through it. There's always 98% junk you don't care about and takes forever to find the 2% you DO care about.
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Ok so, I know this is going to ENFLAME a number of people out there. That's not why I'm posting this so, don't give me crap. LOL I know people will disagree and think this is a bunch of hooey and I understand that. I'm still looking into this bill to see if what's being said here is true. (Everything has two sides) I'm ONLY posting this to make people aware of what's going on, on both sides of this heated coin. SO... unless you wanna give me real information on this, please do not respond to this post with an angry opinon. I don't need to be flamed either. :P Again.. this is JUST INFORMATIVE and it is ONE SIDE. If I can find the other side, I'll post it also. Ok ... that being said.... ************************************* PRO-SODOMY BILL SPARKS CALIFORNIA PUBLIC SCHOOL EXODUS Nicholas Jackson “We’re Here, we’re queer, we’re in the classroom.” Lesbian Activist Donna Red Wing addressing Gay, Lesbian and Straight Teachers Network, 1995. Christians are saying enough is enough. A broad coalition of Christian grassroots organizations have joined forces to call for California families and churches to rescue their children from California's public schools. 600,000 students may leave the California schools this year alone through their efforts. The growing coalition includes Eagle Forum, the Campaign for Children and Families, Exodus Mandate, and ten more sponsors, five of which are based in California. These organizations will be providing information to California parents and pastors concerning the new school legislation, how it mainstreams sexual deviancy, and what they can do about it. (Christiannewswire) What SB 777 Means for Your Children With the passage of SB 777, homosexual activists now have state approval and a wide open door to promote their corrupting agenda. SB 777 forces schoolchildren to support all aspects of transexuality, bisexuality, and homosexuality, mandating changes to all textbooks, instructional materials, and school activities. Here is brief outline of the changes to California code. SB 777 uses the anything-goes definitions of transsexuality, bisexuality, and homosexuality from the California Penal Code, Section 422.55-57. “Gender” and “sexual orientation” in 422.55 are defined by 422.56 and 422.57 to mean all aspects of transsexuality, bisexuality, and homosexuality, whether by appearance or behavior. "Gender" means sex, and includes a person's gender identity and gender related appearance and behavior whether or not stereotypically associated with the person's assigned sex at birth. California Burning Phyllis Schlafly, President of Eagle Forum conveys the urgency, “Many of us have worked to reform public schools. Unfortunately, SB 777 and the related legislation represent a repudiation of 2,000 years of Christian moral teaching on human sexuality, marriage, and the family. The result is that California’s schools are now promoting behaviors and lifestyles that are physically and spiritually dangerous for children.” Randy Thomasson of the California-based Campaign for Children and Families has witnessed the attack on parental rights over the last several years, “First, the law allowed public schools to voluntarily promote homosexuality, bisexuality, and transsexuality. Then, the law required public schools to accept homosexual, bisexual, and transsexual teachers as role models for impressionable children. Now, the law has been changed to effectively require the positive portrayal of homosexuality, bisexuality, and transsexuality to six million children in California government-controlled schools. To rescue their children, loving parents need to find an alternative to government schools, and every church needs to make it a priority to help parents be in charge of their children’s education again.” We have never been faced with a threat this great to schoolchildren’s innocence. Exposing young children to ideas and images of homosexuality leaves lasting and corrupting impressions which cannot be easily removed. "Private schools and homeschooling will be the only sanctuary left for parents in California who love their children and want to protect their sexual innocence." Says Thomasson. (WND, Oct. 16th) The California Crisis, an America Crisis “The Crisis in California marks the beginning of a new era of persecution in the history of state sponsored, public schools,” says E. Ray Moore, coalition leader and founder of Exodus Mandate. “It is not just a California Crisis but an American Crisis. The passage of SB 777 and AB 394 by the California legislature in 2007 mandates the systematic destruction of the traditional family.” "There's no stopping this movement. I think they're going to take over the entire system in the next two to five years. "I can't predict how fast the virus will run throughout the public school system, but I think it cannot be stopped," he said. “It is an incredible opportunity for Exodus Mandate to do what we do best, to advocate the biblical message Christian children need Christian education.” Moore went on to call for Christians to be obedient, "You are being irresponsible as a parent to put your child in a public school," Moore said. We must exercise our religious freedom now and remove our children from godless and pagan public schools.” "If traditional minded people abandon that system in enough numbers, it will implode. By leaving your children there as a Christian you're exposing them to extreme moral danger. You can't immunize them with a few hours of Bible study during the week," he said. (WND, Oct. 16th) A Campaign worth Supporting While the “anybody but Hillary” express will be gaining steam towards November, Exodus California will be working overtime using creative ideas such as teacher and parental pull out pledges to reach their threefold goals: To Assist the general public in understanding the implications of SB 777 and AB 394 for the Christian community in the United States, in California and around the world. Moore continues, “As long as the majority of Christians keep their children in the Humanist school systems we can’t win the culture war. To think otherwise doesn’t pass the common sense test or the theology test.” "This really is a call to conservative and Christian pro-family groups to give up this absurd idea of public school reform. It can't be done. The longer they talk about saving public schools, the longer they prolong this agony, when they could be setting up new schools." (WND, Oct. 16th) It’s time to get behind a campaign that will have eternal benefits. Every Christian ministry should hitch one horse to the exodus wagon. Continuing to reform the public schools is akin to putting polish on rotting wood. We have a new teacher in California, one who promotes sodomy and radically opposes the traditional family. The student in the end becomes like his teacher. The new school year starts in August. California, Let Your Children Go! Additional information can be found at, © 2008 Nicholas Jackson - All Rights Reserved Sign Up For Free E-Mail Alerts E-Mails are used strictly for NWVs alerts, not for sale ---------------------------------------- Nick is Executive Director of Reform America, and Ohio Coordinator for Exodus Mandate. In addition, he spends time as a free-lance writer articulating the Christian viewpoint into our culture. WebSite: www.reformamerica.com E-mail: nick@reformamerica.com
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Southern Survey:.... more like a country survey... ain't gotta be from the south to be country 1. Have you ever gone muddin'? 2. Have you ever lived on a dirt/gravel road? 3. Ever been swimming in a lake or river? 4. Ever been to a bonfire party?
6. Have you ever been on a horse? 7. Ford or Chevy? 8. Kissed someone in a pick up? 9. What's your favorite country song?
11. Worked / lived on a farm? 12. Been to a rodeo? 13. Do you own cowboy boots? 14. Do you have a cowboy hat? 15. Have you ever said git r done? 16. Country skyline or a city skyline? 17. Can you name a rodeo star? 18. Do you think tractors are sexy? 19. Ever rode a 4-wheeler? 20. Are you from the country? 21. If so, are you proud of it? 22. Gone hunting? 23. Gone fishing? 24. Is your heart in Dixie? 25. Been on a hay ride? 26. Have you ever line danced? 27. Camped under the stars? 28. Have you ever been cow tippin? 29. Do you drive a pickup truck? 30. Fell asleep in a hay stack? 31. Own a pair of overalls? 32. Drank moonshine? 33. Include the word "yonder" in your daily vocabulary? 34. Ever shoveled manure? 35. Milked a cow? 36. Plucked a chicken? 7. Is sweet tea your favorite drink? 38. Been to a race? 39. Know all the words to at least one David Allen Coe song? 40.Have you ever made out in a back of a pickup?
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Watch your 'Thoughts,' they become words.
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This is too true to be very funny
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40 Things You Have NOT Been Asked In A Survey... Promise! (yeah, well we'll see about that...) 1. Do you know anyone in prison at the present moment? Not at the moment. 3. When is the last time you ate peanut butter and jelly 4. Do you have a desk in your room? 5. Have you ever gotten naked at a party? 6. What are you listing to right at this second? 7. Are you named after one of your parents or grandparents? 8. Do you throw up gang signs? 10. Have you ever broken a rib? 12. Who is the most spoiled person you know? 13. Would you rather have a million dollars or true love? 14. Have you ever had sex in church? 15. Is your boyfriend / girlfriend a marine? 16. Do you watch the Grammys? 17. Would you ever work for the border patrol? 18. Which one word would describe your last relationship? 19. Would you rather date someone 2 years younger than you or 20 years older? 20. Have you ever had a eating disorder? 21. Do you have a porn collection? 23. Have you ever been in a interracial relationship? 24. Is your birthday on a holiday? 26. Do you have any friends or family in the war right now?' 28. Do you worry about global warming? 29. Do you like polar bears? 30. Have you ever been cheated on? 31. What kind of birth control do you use? 32 . What slang word(s) do you call marijuana? 33. Are you an atheist? 34. Did you lose your virginity to your neighbor? 35. Did or do you think your childhood dreams will come true? 36. Do you wear your sweetie's clothes? 37. What's your opinion on gold? 38. Are you a country boy / girl or city slicker? 39. Is your car a 2002 or higher? 40. Who did you steal this survey from?
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A year ago today I had my surgery. I'm 20 pounds from my goal. I'm pleased with that. A year ago my life changed forever. A year ago I was fat for the last time in my life. JUST FOR TODAY Just for today I will live through the next 12 hours and not tackle my whole life’s problems at once. Just for today I will improve my mind. I will learn something useful. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. Just for today I will be agreeable, I will look my best, speak in a well-modulated voice, be courteous and considerate. Just for today I will not find fault with friend, relative or colleague. I will not try to change or improve anyone but myself. Just for today I will have a program. I might not follow it exactly, but I will have it. I will save myself from two enemies – hurry and indecision. Just for today I will exercise my character in three ways. I will do a good turn and keep it a secret. If anyone finds out, it won’t count. Just for today I will do two things I want to do, just for exercise. Just for today I will be unafraid. Especially ill I be unafraid to enjoy what is beautiful and believe that as I give to the world, the world will give to me.
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Joe Smith started the day early having set his alarm clock (MADE IN JAPAN ) for 6am. While his coffeepot (MADE IN CHINA) was perking, he shaved with his electric razor (MADE IN HONG KONG). He put on a dress shirt (MADE IN SRI LANKA), designer jeans (MADE IN SINGAPORE) and tennis shoes (MADE IN KOREA). After cooking his breakfast in his new electric skillet (MADE IN INDIA), he sat down with his calculator (MADE IN MEXICO) to see how much he could spend today. After setting his watch (MADE IN TAIWAN) to the radio (MADE IN INDIA) he got in his c ar (MADE IN GERMANY) filled it with GAS from Saudi Arabia and continued his search for a good paying AMERICAN JOB. At the end of yet another discouraging and fruitless day checking his Computer (Made In Malaysia), Joe decided to relax for a while. He put on his sandals (MADE IN BRAZIL) poured himself a glass of wine (MADE IN FRANCE!) and turned on his TV (MADE IN INDONESIA), and then wondered why he can't find a good paying job in ... A M E R I C A |
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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I hope you will all read to he end. Jay Leno puts it into perspective and makes us think about the pathetic negativity . That's right, Jay Leno!! Jay Leno wrote this; it's the Jay Leno we don't often see.... "The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true, given the source, right? The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed, and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President In essence, 2/3's of the citizenry just aren't happy and want a change. So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What are we so unhappy about?'' Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter? Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job? Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time, and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year? Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state? Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter? I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough. Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and Provide services to help all, and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings. Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes , an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers. How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world? Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy. Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S., yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have , and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here. I know, I know. What about the President who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The President who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same President who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The President that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The Commander-In Chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me? Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it...are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day. Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the brig. So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds, it leads; and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells,and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another. Just ask why they allowed a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about "how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way"...Insane! Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media. Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth, and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative. "With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance ?" Jay Leno 2007
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This was made by a 15 year old girl. To date there have been over 3 million hits. Leave it to a kid to remind us what the hell we should be focusing on.
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LOVE this!! Amen brothers! |
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