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Markng, I've edited BONSAI haiku here;whenever U can Please take a look
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witnesses of ages
bonsai, redwoods -wilting shrub
all teach endurance
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salem8
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July 19, 2006
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Thnx Markng. I C "toddler" as dicey,ambiguous. 2-3 yr old trees r ?
I stretched the metaphor too hard; hope I did not hurt any kids in the process. But I will continue to work on this; any better word for a 2-3 year old tree that begins maturing, would be welcome.
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salem8
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July 12, 2006
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The first one is great, but 'toddlers' is not too palettable to me in this context. :D
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markng
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July 12, 2006
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I think that we can all agree that we are therapuetic (SP) for each other.
In the cafe' Cindy7 has decided to attack me for my financial situation. I dont' know what her problem is other than stuck up. Anyway, I only got 4 hours last night so in the next segment of Ypunday's blog I'll post the few I wrote for today, then back to bed for 2 more!
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swftfox
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July 12, 2006
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Ok. Now that you know my circumstances you have a better understanding
of my strong reactions. I am not trying to be difficult, and I don't hold a grudge against anyone, I appreciate your kindness and tolerance towards me. I am not necessarily having an easy time, so I do appreciate a few light hearted moments, as much as I can handle anyway.
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marieclaire66
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July 12, 2006
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I am very sorry, everyone...especially MarieClaire. Please accept my apology, MarieClaire. I am sorry that my comment was so disturbing to you... I was speaking from ignorance. I would never deliberately make a hurtful comment to anyone here. It would be such a loss to this fine group for you to not participate....you have so much to contribute! I have been reading your posts, and I am glad to have discovered your writing from YPunday's Haiku Blog.
Also, everyone, I realize that maybe I don't know enough to write true Haiku in the form it requires...deserves. I am beginning to see now that Haiku as an artform deserves more than just fitting seventeen syllables into a frame. I have a full plate right now also: I am working on an editing project that I need to finish up, AND I am entering my jewelry in an art and craft show on 5 August...I have a lot to do to get ready for this show!! I confess to getting distracted by all your interesting, beautiful work...and all the fun you are having! You are all so good at what you do, and each one of you is a great inspiration to me! I shall look foward to returning when I have finished my work responsibilities, and am more prepared to participate and have more time for PLAY! Until then, happy Haikers...keep Haiking those kus!
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muser
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July 11, 2006
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Okay, TAPS did not wield her powerful veto pen.....more viagra from dave
Turn me off, man!
Theme for tomorrow--Wednesday--the hump of the week: SLEEP. Before u go TAPS, you gotta see this pictuire of swftfox from 99 years ago.
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salem8
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July 11, 2006
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Hi Dave, u r indeed a swftfox.You outfox the sandman nightly. Do rest up
Six hours sounds okay for you! Workaholic! Even if your work involves 4 hours of poetry and writing. You are a role model---having way too much fun without sleep. But I can see that while waiting on clients, you can put pen to paper and become productive even on a busy (sleep-deficit) day. Bravo! Sleep it is...unless TAPS vetoes us both.
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salem8
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July 11, 2006
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Dave, swftfox, marieclaire and especially MUSER and TAPS..."kigo" time
Time to come up with the next challenge. But a request, let's try a kigo topic. I am less inspired by human elements or the senryu in this blog. I do have another that is "SOME SENRYU...." for the other variety, y'know.
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salem8
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July 11, 2006
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Marie Claire! you do what you need to do. We all understand and we are
all in support of you. By the way, the French DO NOT SUCK at haiku, so just stop it. K?
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swftfox
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July 11, 2006
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Ypunday! Glad you could finally make it! I had to give up and go to work!
It sounds like you have been drinking! You are having way too much fun! I suggested the theme "sleep" because it is something I am so ill-acquanted with! hahaha. Actually, I am home and probably gonna get 6 hours of sleep tonight instead of 3 and I think tomorrow may slow down a bit. I have to do laundry and then type in the poems I wrote today. I had a banner day today - four poems and 5 or 6 haiku. One poem is gonna steam up some folks! Got to give it a "R" rating.
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swftfox
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July 11, 2006
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Marieclaire66, I know you had a tough family tragedy; not my choice. NOT
Did someone suggest that? Usually, haiku are meant to be about nature. SENRYU are satirical and mix Natural and Human elements. A true haiku has KIGO--a seasonal reference-- as TAPS alluded tooo while dribbling coffee all over her beautiful lips....take care. We know you are grieving, and the spirit is living and in believing Simon is commforting you ...gives us a BIG connection. Spirit and Bodies are linked. Shalom
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salem8
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July 11, 2006
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If you do the mother/son topic, I am out. Well don't know if I can cope.
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marieclaire66
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July 11, 2006
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By the way, Ann --of A-and-B fame, supplied the cups and saucers
Reminds me of a joke on late night TV i heard, something likt this:
Italy now has won FOUR world Cups; Now they need to win fopur saucers!
Are you lsitening Ann. Ineed some clicks for this joke and cartoon-rich possibility. LOL
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salem8
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July 11, 2006
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coffee stand will close in a few hours. New orders; newcomers for the haik?
wonder beverage
erotic synergy ties
past, present, future
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salem8
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July 11, 2006
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"I" is in the wrong place; I am in the right place (per my last comment)
Why is typing harder than drinking coffee; at other times I can drink and use my fingers dexterously!
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salem8
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July 11, 2006
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The article said 70% of our coffee arabica; robusta needs good pollinators
And arabica cioffee is self-pollinating
Factoids and haiku---for dinner?
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salem8
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July 11, 2006
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Is this the great awakening---no pun intended from Ypunday
Muser, hope your hubby i watching swftfox. Somehting here is keeping him from going out to make money
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salem8
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July 11, 2006
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Correction...oops, I made a mistake on this one...six is one too many!
Joe...smooth, deeply tanned
I want you morning, noon...night
you awaken me
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muser
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July 11, 2006
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swiftfox! Coffee, great coffee, exceptional coffee...depends on many
important factors including the size of the coffee bean! The smaller the bean, the more intense the flavor is! And...I meant the other driver's on the road.but I am going to start wondering about you if you continue such a crazy schedule!
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muser
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July 11, 2006
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TAPS...I think it would be GREAT if you would do a mother/son post with
Mark...showcase Haiku from each of you! in fact...wouldn't "sons" be a nice subject
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muser
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July 11, 2006
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you are all so good. Enjoyed all the haikus very much,
even though I only like the smell of coffee and do not drink it myself. The French if they suck at haikuying do make good coffee, (but not me, I drink green tea).
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marieclaire66
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July 11, 2006
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Ohby the way MUSER! I forgot to tellyou how much I enjoyed yours as well...
Size really matters? Now you scare me! I did get a laugh out of the coffee poured into the cream. Keep writing, I love it all!
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swftfox
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July 11, 2006
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HaHaHa Muser are you talking about me or the people I meet? lol
Actualy I am on my last legs right now and still have a fivehour drive tonight. I am probably gonna sleep here at the limo shop just to save that hour round trip home and back at 6:30 tomorrow a.m.! I did write some haiku today but too tired to put them on. Maybe later if Ypunday will decide on a theme for tomorrow. I hope he picks mine!!!!!! Cause that is what I wrote about anyway! And if you and TAPS get to talking to sexy, you'll have me to deal with......I wish!
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swftfox
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July 11, 2006
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swiftfox...I don't know how you do it! Since you are drinking coffee in
such copious amounts, I wonder if you will ever sleep again! Be careful out there...just because a person is certifiably insane doesn't mean he is ineligible for a driver's liscense!
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muser
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July 11, 2006
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I'm back for just a minute...not even long enough for a cup of coffee..TAPS
I love your first Haiku..."With you I share my carafe"...such a delicate way of saying I love waking up with you and having coffee...or maybe not...but I think it is sooooooooooooooooooo romantic...what is implied, not said! CIAO!
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muser
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July 11, 2006
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Swftfox, you are right. In my haste, I forget to use spellcheck. LOL
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TAPS.
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July 11, 2006
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TAPS! Love those! Specially Starbucks as I live there. And freeze dried...
or instant...what is the point! hahaha MUSER... you see what Ypunday started. I am losing a lot of sleep and the job may be next! hahaha At least when I am driving the limo and waiting for customers to have their supper, I can sit out there and write! Oh yeah, TAPS...with all my love, it's "gourmet"...I think
posted by
swftfox
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July 11, 2006
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muser, I'm sharing these with Mark. He loves them. Now he's getting the fever. He's gotten out his pad and pen. LOL
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TAPS.
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July 11, 2006
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OK., THIS IS RIDICULOUS! I DO HAVE OTHER THINGS TO DO...I'M LEAVING NOW....
WATCH ME...EAT MY DUST...I'M OUTTA HERE...GONE WITH THE WIND...Y'ALL
wee red coffee bean
so small yet so powerful
size really matters
Cup of java. Please.
To go. I'm in a hurry.
No. Not in your lap!
caffeine addictive?
I'd like some more coffee. now.
my hand is shaking?
just the right color
some coffee poured into cream
add sugar. stir. drink.
first sip of coffee
the taste is like no other
better than the last
O.K., where's my mug?
I must have it for coffee.
No other will do.
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muser
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July 11, 2006
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Wow, you coffee drinkers were up early doing your thing. These are all great. They make me want to go make another fresh pot and read them again. Here is my late-to-the-game, measly three:
Mocha magic, hot
as the day is long, with you
I share my carafe
Starbuck's, the gormet's
magnet, is not a penny
university
Instant or freeze dried
Eee-ewww! If that's all there is,
please pass the sugar.
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TAPS.
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July 11, 2006
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Haikus, I mean
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Ariala
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July 11, 2006
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I enjoy these Hiakus!
posted by
Ariala
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July 11, 2006
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I love your photos but can't haiku this morning...
You did remind me of a funny story from PR.
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Passionflower
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July 11, 2006
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posted by
A-and-B
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July 11, 2006
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It's all good! Keep them poems coming!
And oh .dave. that lovely cup of tea, no milk for me thanks. You should run an add for Earl Grey! I'll drink to that.
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marieclaire66
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July 11, 2006
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Coffee? Don't be daft.
I'm English, I prefer tea,
Freshly boiled for me.
And do not use bags,
The leaf must swim free and sing
To enjoy this thing.
And brew in a pot!
Be sure to warm that pot first!
Control your keen thirst.
Now, milk in, then tea
Use cup and saucer, not mug,
You beverage thug!
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_dave_says_ack_
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July 11, 2006
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By the way...Muser and MarieClaire! Absolutely astounding! Great job!
Marie, some of your best work. Are you mad at me?
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swftfox
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July 11, 2006
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May I suggest Wednesday theme......Sleep?
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swftfox
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July 11, 2006
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Wow! You are all amazing! I am going to have to bow out of this one...
at least for now. My limo drive last night lasted 9 hours - til 3 a.m. this morning (right now) and I have to getup in 3 hours and go back and drive four more hours, then 1-1/2 hour off and then drive another 2 hours, then 3 off and then drive another 6. Big conference! Good money but I am really tired. Could use a cup of coffee somewhere in there!
Coffee, dark and hot
Flow across my tongue and wake
Up all my senses!
Coffee and caffeine
Relentless combination
I can't stop shaking!
Robust sapidity
Rich and full, slightly bitter
Start off my morning
A cold winter night
Is no match for a hot cup
of steaming coffee
Vibrant and lively
Coffee can be nature's best
Aphrodisiac
O.K. I lied, now I have to go to bed!
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swftfox
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July 11, 2006
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! ... WHO DOESN'T LOVE COFFEE?
COFFEE HAIKU
Joe... so smooth, deeply tanned
I want you morning, noon, night
you awaken me
I follow my nose
from Juan's mountain plantation
to my coffee pot
Camano Java
Maui Hawaii Kona
islands grow coffee
thick black elixir
smells and tastes like motor oil
the best road coffee
double esspresso
mocha latte with whipped cream
pricey coffee treats
posted by
muser
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July 11, 2006
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coffee now. I don't drink the stuff so what shall I dooo?
rocket fuel or sock juices
coffee tastes best in the morning
hot brew just for you!
capuccino latte
expresso in thimble cup
I prefer mine hot!
coffee bean season
picked to perfection fresh
green ready to roast
hot pitch black bitter
sweet taste lingers on palate
for a while longer
posted by
marieclaire66
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July 10, 2006
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I am learning things!!! YaY!!!
Thank you YPunday
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mysteria
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July 10, 2006
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Hicup--hiccup--hiccupping for haiku. Yes, the theme is coffee. Plenty
for everyone. Seconds are also available. The taste is almost perfect, a pinch of Arab politics in the ol' bean. (Apologies to the Robusta blends)
posted by
salem8
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July 10, 2006
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Great beginning, YPunday. I hope all of our haikers love coffee. That would put soul and spirit into their haikups.
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TAPS.
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July 10, 2006
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