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This is an "OPEN DISCUSSION FORUM", so if you're not ready to get your "feathers ruffled", your opinions challenged or your feelings hurt by those who respond to your messages, then I would suggest you DO NOT post on this site.

I will allow a lot of latitude in these discussions; however, I will not allow harsh profanity, abusive or strongly demeaning statements or threatening remarks.

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Thanks for your participation.

Jim