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mira ahmad

Ignorance, Apathy and Greed - 0 views

www.progress.org/...fold21.htm

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  • Many people are apathetic about a social problem because they are not informed.
  • When we dig down through all the layers to the roots of the causes, we find three fundamental causes of social problems: ignorance, apathy, and greed.
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
       
      The author is concluding that most social problems can be linked to the three main issues that people have: ignorance, apathy and greed.
  • greed, apathy, and ignorance are all related.
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
       
      Ignorance, apathy and greed are all social issues that lead to the main fundamental issues that go on in today's world (Violence, crime, war, global warming, etc.) They all relate to eachother and are linked within, as explained in this paragraph.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 06 Oct 10
       
      These are also moral and economic issues. Do you think that by becoming empathetic people and encouraging our 'moral imagination' that we might become better stewards of the planet?
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
       
      Yes, because by using our moral imagination we can find creative and different ways to do the right thing. Also, being aware allows us to understand the importance of some issues going on.
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  • Greed depends on the absence of sympathy, and it benefits from ignorance about a social problem. Apathy can be reduced if there is less ignorance and less greed. Ignorance is reinforced by apathy, since apathetic folks don't care to obtain the knowledge which would reduce their apathy. Greed exploits the ignorance of the majority who do not have sufficient sympathy to counter the greedy faction.
  • Greed
  • Uttering a slogan does no good unless it arouses sympathy.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Who are these people? Why is this site credible? Dig deeper here.
  • mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
     
    This site is an editorial called: The progress report. Its written by an editor named Fred E. Foldvary. This was really interesting because the author mentioned 3 main problems and what they lead to. He spoke al lot about ignorance, which is exactly what my project is about, and the consequences of ignorance.
mira ahmad

Influential Marketing Blog: YouthNoise.com and Teens Changing the World - 2 views

rohitbhargava.typepad.com/...youthnoisecom_a.html

shared by mira ahmad on 29 Sep 10 - No Cached
  • The younger generation, in particular, has been very vocal in their crusades against injustices of many kinds.  This is a different kind of social networking - all about having a voice in something that matters, and using it.
  • " With more efforts like Youth Noise - hopefully teens will continue to find their voice on issues that matter to them.  There are already signs these voices getting stronger. 
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    A blog? Why use this?
  • mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
     
    This blog is small, but and I thought that it showed how involved some teens are and how much effort they put towards the issues that they are passionate about. Instead of always speaking about those who are ignorant and apathetic, I wanted to show how some teenagers have made a different by doing small things.
Catherine Delisle

Who Shaped Our Behavior? Peers or Parents? - 2 views

www.mindpub.com/art273.htm

shared by Catherine Delisle on 30 Sep 10 - No Cached
  • According to Harris, children are most influenced by their peers.  They adopt many behaviors of their peers in social settings in order to be accepted by their peers.
  • She goes on to say that children's interaction with their peers permanently modifies their inborn psychological characteristics
  • They adopt many behaviors of their peers in social settings in order to be accepted by
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  • The fact is that we decide who we would let influence, inspire, or corrupt us.
  • Peers influence our behavior but parents play a part in which peers we choose to associate with.  Our behavior in public and at work is largely determined by our childhood peers but our family behavior is determined by the early lessons we received at home. 
  • Parents influence at-home behavior and peers influence behavior outside the home, that is, the behavior in the social setting.  We learn how to make friends and influence others by first experimenting with our peers and then we transfer these skills to the adult world of coworkers and friends.  But, how we behave as partners and parents is more likely to be shaped by what we observe in our families as children.  
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 07 Oct 10
       
      This section could help us because it explains how teenagers change their behaviours when at home compared to with their social groups. People will always be different with their friends than with their families.
  • It is true that children adopt or mimic certain behaviors in social settings in order to win acceptance of their peers.  How desperate children get for peer acceptance and approval depends on the sense of individuality (or lack of it) their families cultivate in them.  Children whose parents encourage them to think independently learn to question rather than to blindly follow.  Such children might be less influenced by their peers.
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 07 Oct 10
       
      This could help me and my partner for our project because we understand that teenagers try to immitate people to become socially accepted by them. We also understand that teenagers are desperate for this acceptance and have parents who teach them to question important decisions have more independance that those who are 'followers'.
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 30 Sep 10
       
      This web page could really help me and my partner on our search to find the correlation between different environments that teens are in and the behaviour they adapt for that specific environment. This text explains a lot about the mentality that teens have and their influences.
  • Catherine Delisle on 30 Sep 10
     
    Psychology of teenage behaviour: Who influences our behaviour and how does it change from social cliques to our homes
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Also not the best site for you.
Catherine Delisle

Peer Pressure and Teens - 1 views

www.adoptionarticlesdirectory.com/...2866

shared by Catherine Delisle on 06 Oct 10 - Cached
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 06 Oct 10
       
      This page could really help Dunya and I in our research because it really helps us see the other side of peer pressure. It explains that their is two different sides of presure: a negative and positive one. Also, it talks about factors that can influence our project.
  • Gender and age are factors
  • How successfully you handle peer pressure depends a great deal on how you feel about yourself and your place in the world. There are certain "risk factors" for peer pressure, personality traits that make you more prone to give in to peer pressure.
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 07 Oct 10
       
      This point is really important because it explains how peer pressure can influence different people. If you have a higher confidence, you won't be as influenced by peer pressure than if you have very low self confidence.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      While I appreciate that you are learning about your topic reading this, I don't think this site helpful for the project because it's credibility is questionable. Be ready to defend it.
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  • Peer Pressure is two types; such as positive and negative peer pressure.
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 07 Oct 10
       
      This point is also really important because it helps my partner and I to see that there are two different types of pressures: some are negative and some are positive. They can influence someone in two drastically different ways.
  • It is important to remember that teenage friends can have a positive influence on your children, you should therefore help them find friends that have similar interests and views as those you are trying to develop in your children, including doing well in school, having respect for others and avoiding drug use, smoking and drinking, etc.
  • Younger teens are more easily influenced than older teens, with peer pressure peaking in about eighth or ninth grade
  • confidence level, personality and degree of maturity make a difference.
  • The need for acceptance, approval, and belonging is vital during the teen years.
mira ahmad

The Apathetic New Generation - CBS News - 2 views

www.cbsnews.com/...main574778.shtml

shared by mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • We can't let apathy and ignorance become the status quo
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
       
      What this quote signifies is that we can't let ignorance and apathy be a reason for people not to make a difference. We need to change what's going on and make people realize the importance of several fundamental issues going on in today's world.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 06 Oct 10
       
      Well said. The status quo - accepting things as they are and not making necessary changes- is like death because it's a state of non-growth.
  • The report found that younger people "do not understand the ideals of citizenship, they are disengaged from the political process, they lack the knowledge necessary for effective self-government, and their appreciation and support of American democracy is limited."
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
       
      Younger people don't know what's going on politically. When it comes time to vote, they won't be able to make their own decisions; they will most likely be lead to follow something that they don't truly understand.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 06 Oct 10
       
      Do you think that it's only knowledge that they lack? Do you think that young people think their efforts won't make a difference in a 'corrupt' system?
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
       
      No, I do not think that it's the only knowledge that they lack. I was just giving an example. There are elements of corruption, but our society is always looking for change. I think that if people are really passionate, that their efforts will be worth while.
  • The baby boomers, the World War II generation and our schools have failed to teach the ideals of citizenship to young people."
  • mira ahmad on 03 Oct 10
     
    This article is useful for my project because it states facts and shows statistics that really show how younger people are unaware and apathetic towards issues that revolve around their own government. It helps us make our hypothesis of teen awareness more thorough.
Catherine Delisle

Important Facts On Peer Pressure - Life123 - 2 views

www.life123.com/...facts-on-peer-pressure.shtml

shared by Catherine Delisle on 06 Oct 10 - No Cached
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 06 Oct 10
       
      This page could be really useful for our project because it talks about the effects peer pressure can have on teenagers. It explains that peer pressure can cause emotional damage and make someone believe that they are not able to make proper independant choices.
  • Peer pressure affects adolescents, teens and some adults. Peer pressure can cause a lack of self-esteem when a person does something that conflicts with personal values. Repeatedly giving in to the group can damage a teen's sense of self and cause emotional damage. It also reduces a teen's belief in her ability to make good choices. Peer pressure can lead to early drug use, smoking, sexual behavior and alcohol abuse. Parents, not peers, have the strongest influence over most teens
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 07 Oct 10
       
      This section is definitly very important because it explains the different effects peer pressure can have on teens. I never thought of it as emotional damage or reducing a teen's belies in their ability to make a good choice, but it definitly makes a lot of sense.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Also not credible.
Catherine Delisle

Main Causes Of Peer Pressure - 2 views

www.bestdaddytips.com/...n-Causes-Of-Peer-Pressure.html

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    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 06 Oct 10
       
      This page could be really useful because it speaks of the different factors that can CAUSE a child/teenager to be pressured by peers. It explains how the way of upbringing a child is a crucial aspect. The environment is also very important.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 07 Oct 10
       
      You need to include some highlights of the most important ideas on the page.
  • First of all, a child need not get pressurized by their peers. If they are cool, if they are confident and if they are sure of themselves, they will not break and crack under pressure. This comes only from healthy upbringing. A child starts to think that their friends are better if they were constantly compared to others by their own parents. Also, children with older siblings, who are bullies, can fall under peer pressure.
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 07 Oct 10
       
      This section of the text is very interesting because it says that the upbringing of a child is a crucial aspect. Their parents behaviour is also very important to the way they will respond to peer pressures. Their relationships with their families are very important.
  • A child's low self confidence and low self esteem are the biggest reasons for coming under peer pressure. Another common reason is if the parent is extremely strict, then the child may find the constant urge to do something wrong. However, all roads lead to the parents' way of upbringing. The environment at home has a big impact on children. Though for a teenager their friends have a bigger impact on them than the parents, it is the parents who have set the foundation.
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 07 Oct 10
       
      This section explains the importance of a high self esteem in a child/teenager. Also, it speeks of the role parents play in the development of character in children/teens. There is an aspect of rivalry that teenagers have; the stricter the parent, the more the teen contradicts them.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Not a credible site for your research.
Catherine Delisle

Peer Pressure and Teens by Nevia David - 1 views

articles.webraydian.com/7-Peer_Pressure_and_Teens.html

shared by Catherine Delisle on 21 Oct 10 - No Cached
    • Catherine Delisle
      Catherine Delisle on 21 Oct 10
       
      This web page can be very effect for our project because it explains the different factors and variables that can influence our research. It is important for us to obtain the right variables, which is what this article resumes for us.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Credibility is questionable.
mira ahmad

Apathy in the face of catastrophe is unacceptable | The Sheaf - 2 views

thesheaf.com/...of-catastrophe-is-unacceptable

shared by mira ahmad on 21 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • illions are living without even the basic necessities. We have to do something, right? Well, apparently not.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      Are you going to connect apathy & ignorance?
    • mira ahmad
      mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
       
      Yes. We believe that teens are ignorant because of apathy.
  • mira ahmad on 21 Oct 10
     
    This article goes beyond the main theme of my project. Instead of being about ignorance, it's about apathy. It links apathy with catastrophic events. It explains that in many natural disasters, Canada does incredible things, but when it came to the floods in Pakistan that injured or displaced over 21 million people, the public reaction was underwhelming.
mira ahmad

Youtube video-Miss USA is unaware - 0 views

www.youtube.com/watch

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  • mira ahmad on 07 Oct 10
     
    This video is an example of Miss USA answering a question.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Why is she an example of the larger population?
  • mira ahmad on 24 Oct 10
     
    This video is important because she was chosen to become miss USA by the american population... I thought that it was a good example because it shows how she can't even formulate an answer that makes sense. What she says has nothing to do with the question...
Leigh Gantman

Greed - 0 views

www.goodnews.ie/jacobswellmooi.shtml

shared by Leigh Gantman on 05 Oct 10 - No Cached
  •    It is common experience that those who have most want most. This must be because they don't really have what they have: it doesn't fulfil them, it only baits them into further accumulation. Greed is a bottomless pit and nothing will ever fill it. Many misers even live very poor lives - in order to die rich! A tycoon stipulated in his will that he should be buried in his limousine, seated at the wheel, with a Havana cigar in his mouth. It was done. As the crane was lowering the limousine into the grave, one of the bystanders said to his friend, “Man! Some people really know how to live!”
  • Leigh Gantman on 05 Oct 10
     
    This is a really strong point and one that is very useful to my project. "Those who have most want most." This can be interpreted as people who have more money generally want to have more things. However, this is because they are never satisfied with what they possess. For my experiment, this could be very helpful in proving my hypothesis correct because the population I will be studying is the shoppers at an expensive store. As this passage suggests, people with more money accumulate as much as possible for themselves only. If that is the case, then I will be able to conclude that my hypothesis is accurate because the majority of the shoppers at the store will not donate to the cause. They will only be considerate of the things that they want and not take into account that their small acts that can easily help another.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    I've already shared my reservations about this site with you.
Leigh Gantman

America's Disease is Greed - 0 views

www.commondreams.org/...0820-09.htm

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  • Greed has produced rash tax cuts that have given money to the rich and in effect taken it away from the poor. Greed has led to the immigration policy in which hundreds of poor men and women die every year as they struggle across the desert for the jobs that el norte promises them. Greed accounts for the efforts to take profitability out of the pensions and health insurance of working men and women. Greed is responsible for the fact that so many Americans have no health insurance and the fact that the recent reform of Medicare was a fraud. Greed causes newspapers to overestimate their circulation.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      You need to find out about these people. "CommonDreams.org is an Internet-based progressive news and grassroots activism organization, founded in 1997. We are a nonprofit, progressive, independent and nonpartisan organization." at the bottom of the page. Do some hunting.
  • Leigh Gantman on 05 Oct 10
     
    This passage is very important to understanding why exactly I want to conduct this experiment. It becomes very clear that greed has had some considerably negative effects on society. I have noticed that the majority of greedy acts generally involve money. All these facts show us that greed has done nothing but interfere with society and the way people treat one another. It shows us that greed is in fact a serious problem; it is important to look at this problem and analyze it because we want to know the truth about ourselves, no matter how ugly that truth may be.
Leigh Gantman

Human Greed - 0 views

www.personal-development.com/...greed.htm

shared by Leigh Gantman on 06 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • Why are we so greedy? Well, possessions can bring us pleasure. And pleasure can become addictive. If we mistakenly associate pleasure with happiness, it's not surprising that we pursue it without end. Another reason for greed is fear. We're afraid there is only so much material to go around, and if we're not quick enough, someone else may snatch what we want. Although fear can cause greed, ironically, greed causes more fear. For as Chuang Tzu wrote," He who considers wealth a good thing can never bear to give up his income; he who considers eminence a good thing can never bear to give up his fame. He who has a taste for power can never bear to hand over authority to others. Holding tight to these things, such men shiver with fear; should they let them go, they would pine in sorrow." Isn't it true that if our desires are endless, our cares and fears will be too?
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      the credibility of this site is questionable. Be prepared to defend it.
  • Leigh Gantman on 06 Oct 10
     
    This passage brings up a very interesting point. In fact, it gets me wondering if greed and fear have a relation. It also mentions that possessions bring us pleasure and we get attached to that feeling. These are some theories as to why humans have greedy habits. Some fear that if they don't grab a certain possession quick enough, another person will get to it faster and leave them empty handed. The quote by Chuang Tzu is also very relevant to my study. It is essentially stating that once you have reached the highest, best point of something, it is difficult to go back to old ways. This is what makes people greedy; the climb to get to that highest, best point.
Leigh Gantman

Why are people generous? Why aren't they? - 0 views

latimesblogs.latimes.com/...ple-good-why-are-they-bad.html

shared by Leigh Gantman on 08 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • Why? Well, altruism, they note, is a component of human social behavior.  But it carries a personal cost. You give that last piece of pie to someone else and that means it doesn’t go to you. Human beings, therefore, might be tuned to constantly gauge how they’re morally measuring up, and not lay on the niceness any thicker than it needs to be.
  • Leigh Gantman on 08 Oct 10
     
    Now that I have altered my study, this passage could be of great use to me. It brings up a very good point: altruism is component of social behavior. This paragraph is trying to explain why people are generous and why people are sometimes selfish. It refers back to human nature and the way people behave. Although this passage is sourced from a blog, the author is mentioning credible information. When one does a selfless act, they are often doing something that is not to their benefit, but to the benefit of another. In some occasions, this means sacrificing.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Remember that a newspaper is not the same as a study or a university supported site. They are in the business of selling news and not researching.
matt kogan

Tween Dating Relationships and Sexuality - Tweens More Sexually Active Than Parents Rea... - 1 views

womensissues.about.com/...TweenDating.htm

dating tween relationships

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  • een sexuality:
  • The survey revealed the following about tween b
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  • Dating relationships begin much earlier than adults realize. 47% of tweens and 37% of 11 and 12-year olds say they've been in a boyfriend/girlfriend relationship. 72% say dating relationships begin by age 14. Nearly one-third of tweens and parents say sexual activity is a part of tween dating relationships. Specifically, the percentage of tweens and parents identified below acknowledge the following acts as part of a dating relationship: Touching and feeling up - 37% of tweens and 31% of parents Oral sex - 27% of tweens and 26% of parents Sexual intercourse - 28% of tweens and 26% of parents Tweens in relationships report sexual activity among their peer group. 47% know a friend or someone their age who has touched and felt up a partner. 31% know a friend or peer who has had oral sex. 33% know a friend or peer who has had sexual intercourse. Parents continue to believe 'it's not my child.' Of the parents who say that sex is part of a tween relationship: 59% know that their child has kissed a boyfriend or girlfriend. 17% know their child has made out with a partner. Only 7% say their child has gone further than kissing or making out. The "Tween and Teen Dating Violence and Abuse Study" was conducted January 2-18, 2008 by TRU (Teenage Research Unlimited) and the survey's findings were released July 8, 2008. Suggested ReadingTween DatingTeen Dating, Sex and RelationshipsRelating to Your Tween Related ArticlesFacts on Tween Dating Abuse and Violence - Statistics on Tweens and Dating ...Kids, Dating and Safety - What Parents Should Know About Kids, Dating and K...Tweens - Understanding Today's TweensSingle Parent Dating - Before You Start Single Parent DatingGrandparents Rights in Oregon - Grandparents Rights by State Linda LowenWomen's Issues GuideSign up for my NewsletterMy BlogMy Forum Advertisement Issues Ads Dating Women Online Dating Dating Tips Dating Chat Rooms Dating Girl
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    You've highlighted too much and not provided a resume.
matt kogan

different guy types and what a girl wants - 1 views

www.links2love.com/advice_42.htm

shared by matt kogan on 21 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • matt kogan on 21 Oct 10
     
    this page can be very useful to my proposal because its of a 16 year old boy saying that hes never been kissed and such asking for help from Dr. TRuth. She has been in private practice for 25 years, giving love advice and relationship advice to individuals, families, couples, and groups. She has hosted the popular radio show, "The Love Doctor" and appears as a frequent guest on KNBC and KUSI TV discussing psychological issues and offering love advice. She give's him some advice on what a teenage girl wants
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    This site is not credible. Please focus on establishing the credibility of your sites.
Danielle Waid

Girls in Team Sports Gain Benefits Far Beyond Health and Fitness - 1 views

www.articlesbase.com/...ealth-and-fitness-1696084.html

shared by Danielle Waid on 21 Oct 10 - No Cached
  • Studies indicate that young people who are involved in athletic activities achieve higher grades and are more likely to complete high school and college. This may be because adequate exercise improves mental acuity. It may also be attributed to the fact that children in sports are less likely to abuse illegal substances, such as drugs and alcohol. Steering clear of these substances helps young people stay focused on their academics and free of dangerous distractions. There is also evidence that young people who play sports are less likely to start smoking.
    • Danielle Waid
      Danielle Waid on 21 Oct 10
       
      Not too sure about the credibility of this website however this would be something to keep in mind for my project. When I read this paragraph I come to the conclusion that the girls are able to resist pressure so it will be interesting to see how the results from my project compare with this statement.
    • Daryl Bambic
      Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
       
      I completely concur with your assessment here. Good info but who is behind this website?
Gabrielle Fangor

Teens and Self-esteem - 1 views

www.pamf.org/...selfesteem.html

self esteem

shared by Gabrielle Fangor on 21 Oct 10 - Cached
    • Gabrielle Fangor
      Gabrielle Fangor on 21 Oct 10
       
      This website is really good because it defines self- esteem helping us restrict our variables even more. It talks about how you can get a higher self- esteem (setting realistic goals, celebrate achievements are some). There are also some other arcitles about self- esteem on this web page that are really good.
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    This is a better site but you still have not highlighted the important sections that you will need.
Gabrielle Fangor

Healthy Places - 0 views

www.healthyalberta.com/...679.htm

self esteem

shared by Gabrielle Fangor on 21 Oct 10 - No Cached
    • Gabrielle Fangor
      Gabrielle Fangor on 21 Oct 10
       
      This web site is very credible because it is from the governement of Alberta. It is about the self esteem of kids/ teens and the directly related to sports. This site is perfect for our project because it talks about negative and positive things coaches and parents do. It shows that there are some very basic things that players ca do that help build self- esteem. Most players already do these things with out realizing it. Like encouraging others, and taking initiative with in the team
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    Yes, it's credible but it's more about giving advice to coaches than it is information about your topic. Where are your highlights?
Alex Weinstein

How iPod user produce and experience social connection - 2 views

www.projectsparadise.com/ipod-users-social-connection

shared by Alex Weinstein on 02 Sep 10 - Cached
  • Daryl Bambic on 24 Oct 10
     
    this site should not be used.
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