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RE: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

[khevener]

I like weather gods too, but prefer weatherology to it.  

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Andy 
Baracco
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2024 1:39 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

I love Weather Gods.

Andy

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Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2024 9:12 AM
Subject: RE: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon


Mark, have you tried weatherology?  Of all the free and paid apps I have
tried, this one is my favorite.  And, it's free.

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of
Michael Irons
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2024 6:52 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

Hello Mark and everybody, this is Mike from Oklahoma. Just read your email
mark on the weather in Amazon and dating and just want to say I am along
with you looking for an accessible weather app with voiceover. Right now I
am using the native weather app, and the weather channel app. They both tell
me enough to get me by for right now, but, I would like a more accessible
weather app. So Mark and everybody I hope this helps. I am along with you
looking for an accessible Weather app that works well with voiceover.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 24, 2024, at 3:42 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
>
> Hello Everyone,
>
> Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing.
>
> I am delighted to report that last week's rain storms did not cause
> any further damage to my property so that is a good thing.
>
> Given the weather patterns here in the golden state, I have come to
> realize that the native Apple weather app is not the most accurate.
> So, based on the recommendation of several contractors who will be
> helping me get my property back in order, I started using the NOA
> website for my local precipitation predictions.
>
> NOA stands for:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
>
> You can get your local forecast, online, by entering your Zip Code at
> http://www.weather.gov.
>
> In the US, virtually every app and news outlet uses NOA for their
> weather forecasts.
>
> Two things to note, here:
> 1.
> If one is willing to drill down a bit, one can find the same NOA info
> from within the native Apple weather app but, unless one understands
> how the data is formatted, I do not think the info is easily
> understandable.
> 2.
> While the Weather Channel app for iOS reflects the most accurate NOA
> data, astonishing  as it is for me to believe, future casts are, in
> effect, inaccessible via VoiceOver.  I mean, you can hear the data but
> unless you can see the display, you would be hard-pressed to have VO
> locate it.  I would think that, after all these years, the Weather
> Channel app would be the best app for iOS; and yet, it is not.  If any
> of you have any recommendations for free weather apps I could try, let me
> know.
>
> Okay, moving on:
>
> A while back, people were asking about online dating apps.  Using a
> couple of these apps, I have gone on more than a few dates, with
> different women, recently; while not easy, these dating sites can work in
> meeting someone.
> It just takes patience and perseverance; so to those of you seeking
> someone special, hang in there and do not give up.
>
> Okay, onto Amazon / Audible news:
> So, 3 years ago, I purchased a Whisper Sync title in both Kindle and
> Audible format, at the same time, from Amazon.
>
> Long story short, I could not download the Kindle audible companion of
> the book last week.  Now the Audible audio format of the title would
> play just fine.
>
> It took almost an hour to reach someone at Kindle support who said she
> would refund my money for the Audible version of the title if I could
> find the Audible purchase order number.  She could see the Kindle
> order purchase number but she could not see the order number
> confirming that I had purchased the Audible version.
>
> Even with her help and patience, we could not locate the order number
> confirming my Audible purchase in my Amazon Library.  Just before
> giving up, I realized that I keep every confirmation email I receive
> from Amazon in an email folder.
>
> It took about 15 more minutes but I was able to locate the number and
> when I gave it to her, she was able to see that I had, in fact,
> purchased the Audible version.
>
> So, she refunded my money.  At the time I purchased the title, the
> cost was $7.99.  However, the cost of that same title, today is
> $25.99.  So, she refunded the $25.99 as that is the replacement cost
> of the title.  I waited a few days, just to make certain that I
> received the refund then I purchased the title, again.
>
> My point?  Always keep every email confirmation you receive from
> Amazon because you never know when you may need it.
>
> Okay, I think that about covers it, for now.
>
> I hope this finds you well and I look forward to your replies.
>
> Mark
>
>
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Re: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

[Andy Baracco]

I love Weather Gods.

Andy

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From: 

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Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2024 9:12 AM
Subject: RE: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon


Mark, have you tried weatherology?  Of all the free and paid apps I have
tried, this one is my favorite.  And, it's free.

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From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of
Michael Irons
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2024 6:52 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

Hello Mark and everybody, this is Mike from Oklahoma. Just read your email
mark on the weather in Amazon and dating and just want to say I am along
with you looking for an accessible weather app with voiceover. Right now I
am using the native weather app, and the weather channel app. They both tell
me enough to get me by for right now, but, I would like a more accessible
weather app. So Mark and everybody I hope this helps. I am along with you
looking for an accessible Weather app that works well with voiceover.

Sent from my iPhone


On Feb 24, 2024, at 3:42 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing.

I am delighted to report that last week's rain storms did not cause
any further damage to my property so that is a good thing.

Given the weather patterns here in the golden state, I have come to
realize that the native Apple weather app is not the most accurate.
So, based on the recommendation of several contractors who will be
helping me get my property back in order, I started using the NOA
website for my local precipitation predictions.

NOA stands for:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

You can get your local forecast, online, by entering your Zip Code at
http://www.weather.gov.

In the US, virtually every app and news outlet uses NOA for their
weather forecasts.

Two things to note, here:
1.
If one is willing to drill down a bit, one can find the same NOA info
from within the native Apple weather app but, unless one understands
how the data is formatted, I do not think the info is easily
understandable.
2.
While the Weather Channel app for iOS reflects the most accurate NOA
data, astonishing  as it is for me to believe, future casts are, in
effect, inaccessible via VoiceOver.  I mean, you can hear the data but
unless you can see the display, you would be hard-pressed to have VO
locate it.  I would think that, after all these years, the Weather
Channel app would be the best app for iOS; and yet, it is not.  If any
of you have any recommendations for free weather apps I could try, let me
know.

Okay, moving on:

A while back, people were asking about online dating apps.  Using a
couple of these apps, I have gone on more than a few dates, with
different women, recently; while not easy, these dating sites can work in
meeting someone.
It just takes patience and perseverance; so to those of you seeking
someone special, hang in there and do not give up.

Okay, onto Amazon / Audible news:
So, 3 years ago, I purchased a Whisper Sync title in both Kindle and
Audible format, at the same time, from Amazon.

Long story short, I could not download the Kindle audible companion of
the book last week.  Now the Audible audio format of the title would
play just fine.

It took almost an hour to reach someone at Kindle support who said she
would refund my money for the Audible version of the title if I could
find the Audible purchase order number.  She could see the Kindle
order purchase number but she could not see the order number
confirming that I had purchased the Audible version.

Even with her help and patience, we could not locate the order number
confirming my Audible purchase in my Amazon Library.  Just before
giving up, I realized that I keep every confirmation email I receive
from Amazon in an email folder.

It took about 15 more minutes but I was able to locate the number and
when I gave it to her, she was able to see that I had, in fact,
purchased the Audible version.

So, she refunded my money.  At the time I purchased the title, the
cost was $7.99.  However, the cost of that same title, today is
$25.99.  So, she refunded the $25.99 as that is the replacement cost
of the title.  I waited a few days, just to make certain that I
received the refund then I purchased the title, again.

My point?  Always keep every email confirmation you receive from
Amazon because you never know when you may need it.

Okay, I think that about covers it, for now.

I hope this finds you well and I look forward to your replies.

Mark


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RE: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

[khevener]

Mark, have you tried weatherology?  Of all the free and paid apps I have tried, 
this one is my favorite.  And, it's free.  

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Michael 
Irons
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2024 6:52 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Re: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

Hello Mark and everybody, this is Mike from Oklahoma. Just read your email mark 
on the weather in Amazon and dating and just want to say I am along with you 
looking for an accessible weather app with voiceover. Right now I am using the 
native weather app, and the weather channel app. They both tell me enough to 
get me by for right now, but, I would like a more accessible weather app. So 
Mark and everybody I hope this helps. I am along with you looking for an 
accessible Weather app that works well with voiceover. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 24, 2024, at 3:42 PM, M. Taylor  wrote:
> 
> Hello Everyone,
> 
> Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing.
> 
> I am delighted to report that last week's rain storms did not cause 
> any further damage to my property so that is a good thing.
> 
> Given the weather patterns here in the golden state, I have come to 
> realize that the native Apple weather app is not the most accurate.  
> So, based on the recommendation of several contractors who will be 
> helping me get my property back in order, I started using the NOA 
> website for my local precipitation predictions.
> 
> NOA stands for:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
> 
> You can get your local forecast, online, by entering your Zip Code at 
> http://www.weather.gov.
> 
> In the US, virtually every app and news outlet uses NOA for their 
> weather forecasts.
> 
> Two things to note, here:
> 1.
> If one is willing to drill down a bit, one can find the same NOA info 
> from within the native Apple weather app but, unless one understands 
> how the data is formatted, I do not think the info is easily understandable.
> 2.
> While the Weather Channel app for iOS reflects the most accurate NOA 
> data, astonishing  as it is for me to believe, future casts are, in 
> effect, inaccessible via VoiceOver.  I mean, you can hear the data but 
> unless you can see the display, you would be hard-pressed to have VO 
> locate it.  I would think that, after all these years, the Weather 
> Channel app would be the best app for iOS; and yet, it is not.  If any 
> of you have any recommendations for free weather apps I could try, let me 
> know.
> 
> Okay, moving on:
> 
> A while back, people were asking about online dating apps.  Using a 
> couple of these apps, I have gone on more than a few dates, with 
> different women, recently; while not easy, these dating sites can work in 
> meeting someone.
> It just takes patience and perseverance; so to those of you seeking 
> someone special, hang in there and do not give up.
> 
> Okay, onto Amazon / Audible news:
> So, 3 years ago, I purchased a Whisper Sync title in both Kindle and 
> Audible format, at the same time, from Amazon.
> 
> Long story short, I could not download the Kindle audible companion of 
> the book last week.  Now the Audible audio format of the title would 
> play just fine.
> 
> It took almost an hour to reach someone at Kindle support who said she 
> would refund my money for the Audible version of the title if I could 
> find the Audible purchase order number.  She could see the Kindle 
> order purchase number but she could not see the order number 
> confirming that I had purchased the Audible version.
> 
> Even with her help and patience, we could not locate the order number 
> confirming my Audible purchase in my Amazon Library.  Just before 
> giving up, I realized that I keep every confirmation email I receive 
> from Amazon in an email folder.
> 
> It took about 15 more minutes but I was able to locate the number and 
> when I gave it to her, she was able to see that I had, in fact, 
> purchased the Audible version.
> 
> So, she refunded my money.  At the time I purchased the title, the 
> cost was $7.99.  However, the cost of that same title, today is 
> $25.99.  So, she refunded the $25.99 as that is the replacement cost 
> of the title.  I waited a few days, just to make certain that I 
> received the refund then I purchased the title, again.
> 
> My point?  Always keep every email confirmation you receive from 
> Amazon because you never know when you may need it.
> 
> Okay, I think that about covers it, for now.
> 
> I hope this finds you well and I look forward to your replies.
> 
> Mark
> 
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RE: Sharing photos and descriptions from Be My Eyes

[Richard Turner]

Wayne,

You and me both.  I just truly stumbled on it.

 

 

 

 

Richard, USA

“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it 
on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”

-- Cedrick Bridgeforth

 

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Scott
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2024 8:28 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
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Thank you Richard. I have been wondering about that for months. This helps! 
Wayne Scott like  

Wayne Scott  

 





On Feb 24, 2024, at 9:17 AM, Richard Turner mailto:richardr_tur...@comcast.net> > wrote:



I accidentally discovered that there is now a share item in Be My Eyes that 
will share a link to the photo and the description on the Be My Eyes server.

After getting your description, flick up or down with one finger and there is 
both a copy button, which just copies the description, and a share button, 
which creates a link to the photo plus its description that you can then send 
in the usual ways.  The link begins with: https://share.bemyeyes.com/ which is 
followed by the specific info for your picture.

When the person you share that with clicks on the link, they get a link to the 
image file which they can open in its own tab plus the description.

 

I did not remember reading about this in any of the updates, but there you have 
it.

 

Later,

Richard, USA

“Grandma always told us, “Be careful when you pray for patience. God stores it 
on the other side of Hell and you will have to go through Hell to get it.”

-- Cedrick Bridgeforth

 

My web site:   https://www.turner42.com/

 

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RE: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

[Dennis Long]

Hear is the link to the applevis podcast.
https://applevis.com/podcasts/sunshine-side-snark-carrot-weather-alerts-radar-ios


-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2024 4:42 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing.

I am delighted to report that last week's rain storms did not cause any
further damage to my property so that is a good thing.

Given the weather patterns here in the golden state, I have come to realize
that the native Apple weather app is not the most accurate.  So, based on
the recommendation of several contractors who will be helping me get my
property back in order, I started using the NOA website for my local
precipitation predictions.

NOA stands for:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

You can get your local forecast, online, by entering your Zip Code at
http://www.weather.gov.

In the US, virtually every app and news outlet uses NOA for their weather
forecasts.

Two things to note, here:
1.
If one is willing to drill down a bit, one can find the same NOA info from
within the native Apple weather app but, unless one understands how the data
is formatted, I do not think the info is easily understandable.
2.
While the Weather Channel app for iOS reflects the most accurate NOA data,
astonishing  as it is for me to believe, future casts are, in effect,
inaccessible via VoiceOver.  I mean, you can hear the data but unless you
can see the display, you would be hard-pressed to have VO locate it.  I
would think that, after all these years, the Weather Channel app would be
the best app for iOS; and yet, it is not.  If any of you have any
recommendations for free weather apps I could try, let me know.

Okay, moving on:

A while back, people were asking about online dating apps.  Using a couple
of these apps, I have gone on more than a few dates, with different women,
recently; while not easy, these dating sites can work in meeting someone.
It just takes patience and perseverance; so to those of you seeking someone
special, hang in there and do not give up.

Okay, onto Amazon / Audible news:
So, 3 years ago, I purchased a Whisper Sync title in both Kindle and Audible
format, at the same time, from Amazon.

Long story short, I could not download the Kindle audible companion of the
book last week.  Now the Audible audio format of the title would play just
fine.

It took almost an hour to reach someone at Kindle support who said she would
refund my money for the Audible version of the title if I could find the
Audible purchase order number.  She could see the Kindle order purchase
number but she could not see the order number confirming that I had
purchased the Audible version.

Even with her help and patience, we could not locate the order number
confirming my Audible purchase in my Amazon Library.  Just before giving up,
I realized that I keep every confirmation email I receive from Amazon in an
email folder.

It took about 15 more minutes but I was able to locate the number and when I
gave it to her, she was able to see that I had, in fact, purchased the
Audible version.

So, she refunded my money.  At the time I purchased the title, the cost was
$7.99.  However, the cost of that same title, today is $25.99.  So, she
refunded the $25.99 as that is the replacement cost of the title.  I waited
a few days, just to make certain that I received the refund then I purchased
the title, again.

My point?  Always keep every email confirmation you receive from Amazon
because you never know when you may need it.

Okay, I think that about covers it, for now.

I hope this finds you well and I look forward to your replies.

Mark


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RE: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

[Afik Souffir]

Most of the dating apps, are not accessible complitly. 



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-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Dennis 
Long
Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2024 11:06 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

Carrot weather is a good app. Thomas at Applevis did a very good podcast on it.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2024 4:42 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing.

I am delighted to report that last week's rain storms did not cause any further 
damage to my property so that is a good thing.

Given the weather patterns here in the golden state, I have come to realize 
that the native Apple weather app is not the most accurate.  So, based on the 
recommendation of several contractors who will be helping me get my property 
back in order, I started using the NOA website for my local precipitation 
predictions.

NOA stands for:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

You can get your local forecast, online, by entering your Zip Code at 
https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.weather.gov__;!!CV-huaVoHw!ZQ_jDMEMwxgkHcTC4BfSrgIteHygaP6e3brfi0pFaS1ibnGJ_I-nmv5g10vf2JHPQ5HT-OotlxaI31hSvF8QVygVoQkhxA$
 .

In the US, virtually every app and news outlet uses NOA for their weather 
forecasts.

Two things to note, here:
1.
If one is willing to drill down a bit, one can find the same NOA info from 
within the native Apple weather app but, unless one understands how the data is 
formatted, I do not think the info is easily understandable.
2.
While the Weather Channel app for iOS reflects the most accurate NOA data, 
astonishing  as it is for me to believe, future casts are, in effect, 
inaccessible via VoiceOver.  I mean, you can hear the data but unless you can 
see the display, you would be hard-pressed to have VO locate it.  I would think 
that, after all these years, the Weather Channel app would be the best app for 
iOS; and yet, it is not.  If any of you have any recommendations for free 
weather apps I could try, let me know.

Okay, moving on:

A while back, people were asking about online dating apps.  Using a couple of 
these apps, I have gone on more than a few dates, with different women, 
recently; while not easy, these dating sites can work in meeting someone.
It just takes patience and perseverance; so to those of you seeking someone 
special, hang in there and do not give up.

Okay, onto Amazon / Audible news:
So, 3 years ago, I purchased a Whisper Sync title in both Kindle and Audible 
format, at the same time, from Amazon.

Long story short, I could not download the Kindle audible companion of the book 
last week.  Now the Audible audio format of the title would play just fine.

It took almost an hour to reach someone at Kindle support who said she would 
refund my money for the Audible version of the title if I could find the 
Audible purchase order number.  She could see the Kindle order purchase number 
but she could not see the order number confirming that I had purchased the 
Audible version.

Even with her help and patience, we could not locate the order number 
confirming my Audible purchase in my Amazon Library.  Just before giving up, I 
realized that I keep every confirmation email I receive from Amazon in an email 
folder.

It took about 15 more minutes but I was able to locate the number and when I 
gave it to her, she was able to see that I had, in fact, purchased the Audible 
version.

So, she refunded my money.  At the time I purchased the title, the cost was 
$7.99.  However, the cost of that same title, today is $25.99.  So, she 
refunded the $25.99 as that is the replacement cost of the title.  I waited a 
few days, just to make certain that I received the refund then I purchased the 
title, again.

My point?  Always keep every email confirmation you receive from Amazon because 
you never know when you may need it.

Okay, I think that about covers it, for now.

I hope this finds you well and I look forward to your replies.

Mark


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RE: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

[Dennis Long]

Carrot weather is a good app. Thomas at Applevis did a very good podcast on it.

-Original Message-
From: M. Taylor  On Behalf Of M. Taylor
Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2024 4:42 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: Mark on Weather, Dating, and Amazon

Hello Everyone,

Just wanted to check in and see how everyone is doing.

I am delighted to report that last week's rain storms did not cause any
further damage to my property so that is a good thing.

Given the weather patterns here in the golden state, I have come to realize
that the native Apple weather app is not the most accurate.  So, based on
the recommendation of several contractors who will be helping me get my
property back in order, I started using the NOA website for my local
precipitation predictions.

NOA stands for:  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

You can get your local forecast, online, by entering your Zip Code at
http://www.weather.gov.

In the US, virtually every app and news outlet uses NOA for their weather
forecasts.

Two things to note, here:
1.
If one is willing to drill down a bit, one can find the same NOA info from
within the native Apple weather app but, unless one understands how the data
is formatted, I do not think the info is easily understandable.
2.
While the Weather Channel app for iOS reflects the most accurate NOA data,
astonishing  as it is for me to believe, future casts are, in effect,
inaccessible via VoiceOver.  I mean, you can hear the data but unless you
can see the display, you would be hard-pressed to have VO locate it.  I
would think that, after all these years, the Weather Channel app would be
the best app for iOS; and yet, it is not.  If any of you have any
recommendations for free weather apps I could try, let me know.

Okay, moving on:

A while back, people were asking about online dating apps.  Using a couple
of these apps, I have gone on more than a few dates, with different women,
recently; while not easy, these dating sites can work in meeting someone.
It just takes patience and perseverance; so to those of you seeking someone
special, hang in there and do not give up.

Okay, onto Amazon / Audible news:
So, 3 years ago, I purchased a Whisper Sync title in both Kindle and Audible
format, at the same time, from Amazon.

Long story short, I could not download the Kindle audible companion of the
book last week.  Now the Audible audio format of the title would play just
fine.

It took almost an hour to reach someone at Kindle support who said she would
refund my money for the Audible version of the title if I could find the
Audible purchase order number.  She could see the Kindle order purchase
number but she could not see the order number confirming that I had
purchased the Audible version.

Even with her help and patience, we could not locate the order number
confirming my Audible purchase in my Amazon Library.  Just before giving up,
I realized that I keep every confirmation email I receive from Amazon in an
email folder.

It took about 15 more minutes but I was able to locate the number and when I
gave it to her, she was able to see that I had, in fact, purchased the
Audible version.

So, she refunded my money.  At the time I purchased the title, the cost was
$7.99.  However, the cost of that same title, today is $25.99.  So, she
refunded the $25.99 as that is the replacement cost of the title.  I waited
a few days, just to make certain that I received the refund then I purchased
the title, again.

My point?  Always keep every email confirmation you receive from Amazon
because you never know when you may need it.

Okay, I think that about covers it, for now.

I hope this finds you well and I look forward to your replies.

Mark


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