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Anybody out the straight edge???

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gh0s7_r1d3r
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so I already search past threads and saw that their was already one thread but it was posted almost a year ago... what I wanna know is who is edge and if their interested join this
https://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/viewcult/action/view/id/4374/
its a straight edge skiers cult
I personally am edge but don't hate on people who are not... that's just being a zealot which I am not...almost all my friends smoke and drink but personally it's not for me...I wanna hear what you folks got to say about being edge



Sep 12 2008 1:58PM
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FUUUCK
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In grade 11 I quit smoking pot and drinking, does that make me SXE?

The whole straight edge culture confuses the fuck out of me, I've never heard of someone devoting their life to not doing something. If you want to keep yourself pure and not smoke or drink thats great, less strain on the healthcare system.

But answer me this. Why do "edge" people feel the need to proclaim their abstinance to the whole world? Do you actually feel better than everyone else? Because thats the message I'm getting.

Another thing, SXE tattoos. Is this a joke or are these people so fragile they have to tattoo giant XXX's all over their body to remind themselves not to ever drink or smoke?

I'm not a mind reader, but when I see these tattoos I'm guessing this mentality is behind it.

"I've been doing this edge thing for a while now and I want to take it to the next level, what should I do? I know! I'll tattoo giant X's on my back and hands so that way EVERYONE will know how serious I am about not drinking!"

I think it's just become another way for people to feel like theyre apart of some movement or community. I would compare it to being a hippy.


please enlighten me.
Sep 30 2008 3:21PM
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Horizons
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no it doesnt, it just means you quit smoking pot and drinking, its a moral system in which you base your life off of. Not all "edge" people have tattoes, i dont, i know alot of kids that are straightedge, and the only person i know that has a tattoo consisting of XXX or anything to do with straight edge, is actually a really pot head who happens to be a tattoo artist and got it done as a joke. But again its totally personal choice, Why do people get religious tattoos? its the same fucking idea just a different fucking symbol! gah. yeah and that quote is bogus, i dont know any edge kid that wouldnt die laughing if they read that quote, its shit. yeah hopefully you get thepoint now that i just basically repeated myself.
Sep 30 2008 4:55PM
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Horizons
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Correct me if im wrong, but i think your telling me that because i dont drink or like to get high on w.e i bore myself? Are you high right now? I'm sorry you cant have fun sober and i can.. You should really trying opening up your close minded head...
Sep 30 2008 5:00PM
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breezepig
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this is kinda retarded if you ask me i mean what the fuck are you guys gonna talk about in this cult, "oh man that party was so sick last night, we fuckin downed the Mt. Dews, i can't believe you ate that whole bag of skittles"


Sep 30 2008 5:06PM
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Horizons
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well you just join it.. to be a part of it, i would post in it because thats what straight edge forums are for. If you look at it from your point of veiw, anything you didnt like would seem retarded to make a cult for.. like i donno, say if i was a snowboarder and i thought skiing is gay, id be like, why the fuck would you make a skiing cult for? what the fuck would you talk about? about how gay it is?

so many close minded people!
Sep 30 2008 5:12PM
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idontactuallyski
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why the hell do u need to label yourself as straight edge? its stupid. it kinda makes u seem emo but that may just be me


Sep 30 2008 5:31PM
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jea_killa
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yeah were the closed minded ones.... smoke a blunt and listen to some weezy
Sep 30 2008 5:32PM
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shake
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why cant straight edge still just mean you ski a set of straight skis (not parabolic/twins)

i hough thats what this thread would be about.

as far as i'm concerned skiing straight edge is skiing a pair of those oldies no matter how drunk/high you are
Sep 30 2008 5:41PM
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Horizons
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you cant open your mind to see my/(our) point of veiw.. thats what makes you closeminded. I have thought of how it could possibly be fun to be entoxicated.. but i decided i dont want to have fun that way. maybe you should lay off the drugs and alcohol a bit, you need those few brain cells you have left.
Sep 30 2008 5:43PM
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Horizons
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sorry for the confusion, alot of people in here are confused. and i totally agree with you.
Sep 30 2008 5:45PM
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lt.milo
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Sep 30 2008 5:51PM
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Alex=God
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not this whole striaght edge thing again
Sep 30 2008 6:05PM
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inactive
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thats whats up.
preachy kids are jokes
Sep 30 2008 6:35PM
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inactive
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i would like to anounce that this fella here is, indeed, edge
Sep 30 2008 7:16PM
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hellomynameisjef
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thought it was a question
Sep 30 2008 7:23PM
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Ben.
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i am not really advocating this straight edge thing cuz i dont get it either.

but at the same time, how is she any different than the idiots making threads claiming how drunk/high you were.

they are both fricken stupid
Sep 30 2008 7:30PM
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breezepig
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not that at all, i said it was retarded because unless your reasoning for having a closed off discussion with people who are only "straight edge" in that cult is because you think your better than us or you don't want are opinions on something because we take our daily doses of THC and down a 40 every once in a while, and that our mind set is effected because of that and is there for invalid for you well than your just a tool.

If you think for one second that I am close minded and that everything I don't like is retarded well your dead wrong I fucking hate skiing, I don't enjoy it I found that when I was learning to do it, the motions of turning and all that were just boring to me, I started snowboarding and I fell in love with it. But does that mean I think any one who skis is "retarded" hell no, the only people I go up to the mountain with are skiers, I hang out with those kids all year round, and don't have a problem with a single one of them.

So how about you go ahead and take a look in the mirror before you go passing judgment on other people
Sep 30 2008 7:39PM
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Campeador
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Go listen to Minor Threat and cut yourself some more.

Sep 30 2008 8:04PM
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Campeador
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Its different because those usually lead to entertaining stories. Some of my best life experiences were while I've been drunk, high, or both.

I've never heard a good story begin with "Dude... I was sooo SOBER last night!"
Sep 30 2008 8:07PM
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martockpublicenemy
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so should you. its called cannabis
Sep 30 2008 8:47PM
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Ben.
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very true. didnt think of that.
Sep 30 2008 9:11PM
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casual
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  People identify as "straight edge" for the same reason that others identify as "stoners"...a desire to feel a sense of belonging and or identity.
 
  I find that those who refer to themselves or their traits/preferences in the third person are tragically insecure.

  It's absolutely perfectly fine to decide not to indulge in mind or mood altering substances...many do so without even a hint of self-righteousness.

  However, to characterize yourself as "straight edge" inherently suggests that this is a major piece to who you are, and it carries a connotation.  A parallel that comes to mind would be identifying as a Vegan as opposed to choosing just not to eat/use animal byproducts.

  Being "edge" (do people actually say that?  How cringe worthy) as opposed to simply choosing not to get fucked up, is every bit as corny as wearing "Legalize It!" t shirts and tagging shit with 420 as opposed to just enjoying smoking weed.

  Sober individuals choose such a lifestyle for a ton of different reasons....what about that one choice is so monumental that it warrants a community of "like minded individuals" to form a cult (completely excluding AA and other 12 step programs whose function is to help those who find it impossible to stay clean and sober on their own)?
 
       
 
Sep 30 2008 9:14PM
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breezepig
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oh your also a self righteous cunt
Sep 30 2008 9:23PM
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Rachy
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I wrote a paper on SXE tattoos 3 years ago. http://www.csupomona.edu/~rmmanning/papers/sxe.doc

Kinda explains a lot.

Anyway, personal belief. Why not live life to its fullest and enjoy it the best you can. The only reason I don't do drugs (ive never tried any) is cause I dont want to like something that I can't afford. Ild rather spend that money traveling and getting drunk. I have friends that can afford the life and control it. Maybe 10 years from now that will be me. But I've got too much on my plate at the moment. I just cant justify being completely sober for the rest of my life. People have never been completely sober. Even monkeys get drunk. So why start now...
Sep 30 2008 10:03PM
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Ben.
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i think your missing a very important piece of your own point. PERSONAL BELIEF

its your belief, not everyone else's, but edge kids are so damn public and obnoxious about it. keep it to your goddamn self
Oct 1 2008 12:08AM
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sick-as-aids
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you just did
Oct 1 2008 12:17AM
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Oct 1 2008 12:22AM
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solitaryman
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Actually, I'm not close minded at all.  I just enjoy doing drugs.

Also try opening your mind yourself you moron.  You can't sit there and call me "close minded" when I've experienced 1000x more things than you have.  Try doing some LSD it's less neurotoxic than Vitamin C, and it opens parts of your mind that are too extreme for normal society.  Hence why the government banned it.
Oct 1 2008 12:26AM
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futurespin
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been straight edge my whole life!
Oct 1 2008 12:29AM
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SoulSkia
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The term Straight Edge sounds so stupid, I don't care if you drink or smoke or not don't go around saying straight edge it makes you sound like an idiot, what's the point of being able to say your straight edge. Smoke or don't smoke, drink or don't drink, no one cares what you do. No need to claim it or preach it or anything. Just do your own thing.
Oct 1 2008 2:07AM
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FUUUCK
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speaking of repeating ourselves...

"But answer me this. Why do "edge" people feel the need to proclaim their abstinance to the whole world? Do you actually feel better than everyone else? Because thats the message I'm getting."
Oct 1 2008 2:20AM
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dozerr
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why do people get tattoos with other peoples names, or people who have died? its not because they want everyone to know. its because it means something to them. you dont get tattoos to impress other people, you get them for yourself. straight edge tattoos are not to show other people that you are edge, its because that is part of your life, and its important to you.


Oct 1 2008 2:29AM
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Horizons
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Don't act like you know what I've experienced or seen, I KNOW i have experienced alot different things than you have, and therefore i have a different veiw on things than you do. I have opened my mind and i CHOSE not to do drugs.. i said i DONT have anything wrong with people who do drugs i just said it was my PERSONAL CHOICE.
Oct 1 2008 10:40AM
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Horizons
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No its simply a place where we can discuss something we're interested in.. just like every other cult. And if you had've read what you said and what i replied to it you wouldve relised i was quoting you. I never said i hate drugs or people who do drugs or that i think your all morons.
Ill say it again.. ITS A PERSONALY CHOICE..
Oct 1 2008 10:43AM
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Ben.
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PERSONAL. so you shut the fuck up and do your thing. well do ours.
Oct 1 2008 11:11AM
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Horizons
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You asked so i told.. if you didnt ask me in the first place i wouldnt have said anything. so instead of posting useless replys.. why dont you fuck off
Oct 1 2008 11:13AM
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SkierX
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People who label themselves as straight-edge are as lame as people who brag about getting drunk, brag about their weed, and anything else.
Oct 1 2008 11:31AM
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Horizons
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I think that if i were to brag, i can complain wherei hear other people bragging about getting high or drunk or w.e which is why i dont brag, actually i dont tell anyone im straight edge unless they ask or if i want to join in on something (like the cult). I also think its wrong to force your veiws on other people, which is why im not telling people they shouldnt drink/do drugs because itsnone of my business. But at the same time, i dont appreciate being told i should do drugs or drink.. but i get that all the time, and its just a waste of time to say anything back so i just take what they have to say and keep my mouth closed.. its when people insult me i think i have the right to say something back. The opinions you get forced on you when your straight edge is now seeming like its all too much, like i may as well just be someone who does drink or do drugs, its like its not worth it. I also hate those straight edge kids who like to show it off with tattoes and shirts that say stuff like "drugs are for sluts" bcause its forcing their veiws on other people. I seriously dont have anything against people who do drugs or drink or the drugs and alcohol themselves, i just dont want to try it, id rather do something else
Oct 1 2008 11:44AM
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Commonwealth
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I didn't want to get in this argument, but why the FUCK did you bump this thread? You did exactly what everyone is saying that straight-edge kids do, and that is CLAIM it. You searched straight edge, and made it be known what your personal beliefs are.

Everybody has their own lifestyle. "Live and let live" as the FIRST POST said. In my opinion, people who tell everyone that they are straight edge are annoying, and those that claim that they are high 24/7 are even more annoying. I don't give a fuck, do what you want to do because it doesn't affect me. I'm going to live my life as I want to, and your personal beliefs aren't going to change mine.
Oct 1 2008 11:58AM
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SkierX
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Really? Are you COMPLETELY sure about that? If that is true, I strongly suggest you change your user name from XcrystallakeX to just CrystalLake. As it sits right now, you tell every single person who reads any post you ever make, that you are "straight-edge".
Oct 1 2008 12:07PM
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Horizons
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I'm not trying to change anyone.. i dont know where your getting that from :/. The only reason why im claiming it in here because its a straight edge thread you moron. And as far as my name goes, it firstly happens to be something else, it started way before NS i happen to use it for everything. and not everyone knows it means straight edge, you could say im just representing, theres nothing wrong with that, and i could just be decorating my name like alot ofother people do with stars. X's dont just mean straight edge so my name doesnt really claim straight edge, and im not changing it.
Oct 1 2008 12:56PM
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SkierX
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Glad to see you resorted to name calling because you are completely failing in your point to prove that you are not bragging about being "straight-edge" or displaying your feelings of being superior due to being "straight-edge"

Also, note my use of quotations around "straight-edge". I'm using them because it's the biggest farce for a movement ever. Just say you don't drink, don't smoke, ect. Don't label yourself. It is none better than emos and goths being anti-conformist, while all being the same as one another. It is nothing but a cry for attention, approval and acceptance.
Oct 1 2008 1:01PM
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FUUUCK
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mmmmmmmno I dont buy that when people are tattooing "drug free" across their knuckles and giant black X's on their hands and neck.

when you do that youre obviously trying to send a message to everyone who sees you. it's like a ski tattoo or a bike tattoo or even a gang tattoo, it tells the people around you that your apart of some demographic, it gives you a culture to identify with.

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can you spot the difference?
Oct 1 2008 1:14PM
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yelsel
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Oct 1 2008 1:17PM
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SkierX
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The latter indulges in food instead of drugs?
Oct 1 2008 1:24PM
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dozerr
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maybe the first one had a little bit better of an artist? i dont know

i have plenty of friend that have s.e tattoos, and still go to parties and hang out with people, and do not give anyone shit for drinking or smoking. granted the second anyone calls them a pussy for being edge they will fuck you up. either way, they did not get edge tats to claim to people that they are edge

i quit this thread if you want to talk about it pm me
Oct 1 2008 4:03PM
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b-ladd
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I heard they eat their young, and reproduce by laying eggs.
Oct 1 2008 4:09PM
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breezepig
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What I am saying is what are you going to talk about in that cult, that you won't talk about out here if you're not hating on people, or bragging about how much beer you didn't drink

I never said that you shouldn't do what ever it is that you wanna do it's like your arguing something just for the sake of gaining attention every thing you have posted in the thread starts out with a paragraph of pointing out the obvious and then closing it with some fucking sentence so that you can make a  ludicrous remark "ITS A PERSONALY CHOICE.." "so many close minded people!' "you need those few brain cells you have left."

You're flat out just dumb no way around it, there is no real point in trying to argue with some one who can't even comprehend the points and views of other people
Oct 1 2008 5:50PM
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Horizons
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don't tell me not to say stuff like that then go on and tell me im straight out dumb.. by telling people they dont have my brain cells is just telling their dumb so stop being a hypocrit
Oct 2 2008 12:42PM
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k-rob
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are you high?
Oct 2 2008 1:02PM
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