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 Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:01 pm
The tome before you belongs to Kira L. Pendell (PenOfDL) and Lyris. There is a seal surrounding the book, one that allows you to leaf through the pages but prevents you from adding anything. The enchantment is strong and cannot be broken so easily, if at all. So just sit back and enjoy the Tall Tale that is unfolding before you. You can visit the Stationery Store to find out how you can write your own Tall Tale.
About Lyris
Written on: 05-08-05
Author: Kira L. Pendell (PenOfDL)
Gender: Female
Age: Simple Truth
Favorite Tale: Unknown
Least Favorite Tale: Unknown
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:30 pm
I will dedicate
And sacrifice my everything for just a second's worth
Of how my story's ending
. Information to Get You Where You Need to Go .
1. Tall Tale Post
2. Navigation - You Be Here
3. Rules
4. Timeline
5. Lyris
6. Once Upon A Time: Lyris's Back Story
7. So It Begins: How Lyris Came to be with Me
8. Lyris's Thoughts: A Place for Her to Say her Speal
9. Lyris's Mother: That's Me!
10. Lyris's Father: My Husband
11. Lyris's Siblings: Andie, Akshaya, Joel, and Symara
12. Relationships: What Lyris Thinks of Everyone Else
13. Lyris's Closet: Where She Keeps All Her Pretty and Not So Pretty Clothing
14. Lyris's Trunk: All the Other Odds and Ends End Up Here
15. This Be Where the Journal Starts
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:33 pm
And I wish I could know of the directions that I take
And all the choices that I make won't end up all for nothing
. Dos and Don'ts of the House .
Who is Allowed to Post Without Permission:
- PenOfDL: that's me, and me alone
Who is Allowed to Post After Asking Getting Permission - Does Not Have to Give a Specific Reason:
- Other Tall Tale Guardians {Those that I GIVE the permission to, that is; Yes, some will NOT get it}
- Naudhiz [Trollax] {He is my fiance, but he still has to ask permission, so don't be whining that you shouldn't have to}
Who is Allowed to Post After PMing for Permission - Have to Give A Very DETAILED Reason:
- Kuatalmot GuardiansNO ONE ELSE IS ALLOWED TO POST, PERIOD!
Got that?Rules for Posting Gifts:
- Please try and limit gift giving to only one post, it makes my life easier
- When leaving a gift, please stay in character
- The rules above still apply for giving gifts. Just because you're leaving something shiney doesn't mean you're above the rules. Lyris isn't that impressed with sparkle, anyway.
- If you're not sure whether you're allowed to post in the journal, or if you're not allowed to post in the journal, yet you still want to give Lyris a gift, please PM it to PenOfDL in the same form as you would post it in the journal [remaining IC the whole time], and I will put it up myself.
Other:
- Please do not ask if you can have my Tall Tale. Under NO circumstances will I sell, give, or trade Lyris to you. She is my brain child, an idea I have been tinkering with for months, and someone I truly love with all my heart even if she is just a drawing to most people. If you even dare to utter the words, you will be reported to Huni IMMEDIATELY!
- Do not steal the art! It belongs to someone else, and that ISN'T you.If you do post, and you don't have permisson, I WILL report you to Huni.
I don't care who you are.
And if you're wondering, yes, I am crazy psycho about my journals.
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:40 pm
Show me what it's for
Make me understand it
. Stuff That's Happened to Lyris .
05/08/05 |- Lyris arrived
05/08/05 |- Met Linny
05/--/05 |- Met Jiro
05/--/05 |- Met Aido
05/--/05 |- Met Donny
05/--/05 |- Met Vidya and Lance
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:43 pm
I've been crawling in the dark looking for the answer...
. My Precious Baby - Don't Touch Me .
Name: Lyris
Age: 6
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Unknown
Origin: Unknown
Current Location: An Apartment in Durem
Family:
{Adopted Mother} Kira L. Pendell
{Adopted Father} Trollax J. Kinora
{Kuat. Sister} Akshaya
{Kuat. Sister} Andie
{Human Brother} Joel Keith Kinora
{Human Sister} Symara Aurora Kinora
Pet: Luna, Black/White Cat
Likes: ----
Dislikes: ----
Vital Stats:
Hair Color:
{Original} Firebrick Red
{Dyed} N/A
Eye Color: Firebrick Red
Skin Color: Alabaster
Height: 3'5''
Weight: 57
Basic Appearance: Coming Soon...
Basic Personality: Lyris's heart has been hardened from loneliness and the lack of love in her first few years of life. As the ultimate pessimist, she believes that her life will never get better, and that she'll be alone and adrift in the world forever. Usually extremely apathetic to anyone and everyone around her, Lyris is a hard person to get to know. There's a second side to her, though. A side that she will only show to those who are able to break through her shell. Lyris can be compassionate, understanding, affectionate, sympathetic, and merciful under the proper circumstances and/or towards the right people.
Basic Powers: Lyris is a conjourer. If she wants something, all she has to do is think about it, and it'll appear. When she's younger, her powers will only happen spuratically when she really, really, really wants something. For example, if she's extremely hungry, and there isn't anyone within earshot to get her food, it'll appear by itself. However, if she tries to actually control her powers, they'll most likely mess up. Asking for an apple might result in an ape. When she gets older and stronger, though, she may even be able to whip up something fantastical (pulling an animal out of comic, or something like that). She can dismiss the objects just as easily as calling them as well. At first, she'll need the staff to be within her grasp to conjour, but seeing as how she never puts it down, that probably won't be much of a problem.
She also has a more passive gift of causing inspiration to the people who are around her or who come in contact with her. What writer wouldn't want a baby who gave you ideas?
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:44 pm
Is there something more than what I've been handed?
I've been crawling in the dark looking for the answer
. Lyris's Backstory, Curtisy of my Crazy Mind - You Can Say That Again .
Lyris was found as a baby, bundled in a basket and left by the only well in a mountain village. She was found by the village elder and sent to live in the Circle of Three temple. The entirely female populace of the temple happily took in the baby girl, set to raise her the ways of the three Goddess Sisters: Red Goddess Lirita the Sorcerous, the Yellow Goddess Lexine the Warrior, and the Blue Goddess Leda the Mother. Each Goddess has her own duties in the world of man, the Goddess Lirita in charge of providing the people with the material items that they needed to survive as well as the ideas, inspriation, and motivation to move them forward; the Goddess Lexine in charge of protecting the world and all the morals who dwell upon in; the Goddess Leda in charge of creation, weaving the souls and placing them into the vesals that grow within the mother.
As an infant, she was cared for at a distance. None of the priestesses would give her the affection that a newborn desires. The only physical contact Lyris ever got was the caresses of a tiny black and white kitten that had been gifted to her upon arrival by a young priestess of the Blue Goddess whom she never saw again after that encounter. Being treated at a distance, more like a bomb than a baby, Lyris's views on other humans were much the same. That they were merely objects to be treated in a purely business like manner. The only hints that would come of the kindness that lay hidden deep within her were the brief flittering when she was with her now cat, Luna.
As a toddler, Lyris was placed into training to become a priestess herself. After early obsevations, she was deemed to have more of an alignment towards the Red Goddess, so she was gifted with a golden staff with an orb of red jasper set a dragon claw design at the top that had been blessed by the temple's High Priestess of the Red Goddess. When she was used to her devotional item, she was to be placed into training with the other priestesses.
However, before this could take place, she was kidnapped by a strange man. He gave her no name, and she never even got a good look at him. He took her from the mountains which she had called her home for so long and out to sea. It wasn't long until the place she had called home all her life was far into the distance and out of sight, and she and the whole ship were surrounded by an endless expanse of water. Weeks and weeks on end in a boat were enough to make anyone go crazy... But waking one morning to find yourself on a port, no ship in sight, was enough to push Lyris deeper into herself. Alone and lost, slowly her mind began to twist and warp from bitterness. 
Lyris is truly an incarnation of the Red Goddess, Lirita, youngest goddess of the Circle of Three. Lirita was condemned by her eldest sister, Leda, for being uncaring towards mortals. She was convinced that mortals had it easy because they didn't have the responsiblities that she and her sisters had. Leda knew that the only way for her to change her perception was for it to be changed for her. Lirita was banished to the moral world to live the life of a human so she could see just how hard it was for them, especially with all the doubts and difficulties they have to overcome while growing up. Leda's hope was that Lirita would learn an appreciation for all she had and would at the same time learn to respect the creatures that she had had a hand in making.
Before her banishment, the Red Goddess was in charge of giving mankind the ideas which would advance their society both socially and technilogically. She was able to inspire humanity and conjour the items that they would need to accomplish the idea given within a reasonable amount of time. So far, her aid had advanced the planet's culture quite swiftly, but seeing how easy her ideas were making their lives, Lirita started to become bitter. She wasn't even getting create for her inventions, even if some of the people she had blessed would thank her for the inspiration, that wasn't credit. SHE was making their lives a picnic. They had little responsiblities, little hardwork, little cares, while she had to watch them and see where their lives were difficult and make it easier. She didn't think it was fair. Leda noticed Lirita's attitude early on, and when it didn't approve, the Mother Goddess knew that she would have to take measures to alter her sister's outlook.
- A History and Profile of Lyris's Planet Will Come Shortly -
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:46 pm
Help me carry on
Assure me it's ok to use my heart and not my eyes
To navigate the darkness
. How Lyris and I Met - Were Thrown Together Is More Like It .Kira groaned, stretching out her back as she wandered into the stationary shop. She had just spent the morning setting up newly purchased furniture into one of the spare rooms. Her family now had a new charge. Akshaya certainly didn't seem happy about the fact that Andie was moving in with them, but it wasn't as though she had any choice in the matter.
Luckily, Trollax had agreed to watch the twins while Akshaya and Andie tried to get to know each other... And keep Kris and Andie's cat from trying to kill each other. Oh, this was going to be a fun month. But right now, she had to find birth announcements. She'd seen this shop a few months back, before the twins had been born. She figured this was a perfect place to start looking.
Linneas was just outside the shop, sweeping the sidewalk free of fallen leaves and dust. It was routinary, and it relaxed him somewhat, ever since Huni went on that gym-kick, she was forcing herself to move around. If not that, then she'd get Linny to meditate with her, although the Tale found that when he was cleaning, he got more relaxed that way.
As he continued to sweep, he noticed Kira approaching, "Good morning." he greeted politely as he would anyone who walked by.
"It certainly is," Kira said, smiling brightly at the young child sweeping the front steps. She pondered over the few times she'd been in the shop before. She thought she'd seen him once or twice, but she wasn't able to pull up any name to go with the face. Not too surprising. She was bad with names.
"Do you happen to work here? Or know someone who works here?" Kira asked, laughing to herself softly. There were still child labor laws in Gaia.
"Oh! Come in! My mommy's in the kitchen drinking coffee, I'll go call her." Linneas declared, skipping into the store, "Mommy!! We have a customer."
The red head took a deep gulp from the mug the SB sprocket refilled. She loved this sprocket the best, mainly because it dispensed the best coffee she ever tasted.
Once her son entered the kitchen calling out to her, Huni looked up from the mug and smiled, "Alright sweetie, did you let them in?"
"Yup, I told the lady to come inside." he beamed.
Kira smiled, following the young boy inside the store, looking around her slowly, "Would you happen to have any birth announcements?" She certainly didn't see any.
Huni blanked at the words "birth announcement" mainly because she had a flashback about a certain video her health class had played about the miracle of birth. Once she got over the horror that was witnessing an actual birth when she hadn't even reached puberty yet, she chuckled in apology.
"Sorry about spacing out, the coffee hasn't started to kick in yet." she explained. "Well we have some lovely stationaries you can look at, and I'm sure we can print what words you want on it. I'll go get the sample book with the papers and fonts. Excuse me for a moment, Linny, you be a good boy and show this Lady a seat, alright?"
"Yes, mommy!" the boy nodded, eager to have his mother leave because the little voice in the back of his head was already instructing him to bring Kira into the Study the moment Huni left.
"That sounds perfect," Kira said, grinning lightly as she looked around the room.
Linneas watched his mother depart into the backroom where they stored most of the samples. He turned his golden eyes to Kira and tilted his head, "I'm Linny, what's your name?" he asked as he walked towards the Study.
Kira smiled softly, "My name's Kira Pendell," She said, putting her hands in her pockets before watching Linny walk over towards a very odd looking door. Slowly, she started to follow him. "Have you and your...I'm assuming that's your mother...been running this shop long?"
Linneas glanced back at Kira's question, he paused mid-stride and tilted his head in thought. "Mmmm, sorta long, it's been a few months at least." he explained before returning his attention to the Study, "Miss Kira you can wait for my mommy to come back in here." he offered, opening the door that leads into the mysterious room.
Kira nodded slowly and stepped into the Study, looking around herself. It was dark mostly, but there seemed to be an eerie light that was displaying certain things in the room...the most obvious of which was a huge book sitting on a podoum. Furrowing her brow, Kira took a step towards it.
The Tome kept still, suprisingly still, as if it was waiting for Kira to come even closer. It had always acted up just as the potential author entered, but this time it felt bored with that routine. It wanted to do something else this time around.
Hello it seemed to whisper inaudibly.
Kira took another step forward. The patterns on the cover were fasinating. The binding looked at least a century old...maybe more. She reached out slowly, almost hesitant to touch it. There were several books in her husband's library that she wasn't allowed to touch without gloves.
Kira suddenly got a very odd feeling. This book was giving off vibes, very clear vibes.
As Kira reached out, the Tome's cover eased open slowly to reveal a pen resembling a small staff with a red orb on one end lying in the spine. On the pages was a question that was directed to Kira.
Why were you sent here?
Kira eyed the book, suddenly getting this horrible Chamber of Secrets flash before shaking it off slowly, all the answers to the question running through her head until a certain one froze in her mind.
Sure, it was only a half developed thought, but as she reached out and picked up the pen, it seemed to start to form, swirling in her mind as she scratched out in her messy half print/half scribe scrawl...
To remember what I have forgotten...
The moment Kira finished writing her answer, the walls of the Study were replaced by a blinding white light. And against the glow, Kira would make out three silhouttes.
The smallest one seemed furious, the shadow's actions were rage-filled and confused. Whatever was happening between the trio, it was obvious the smallest one hated it. The two other figures seemed torn, wanting to help and yet knowing they had to continue what it was they were doing.
Finally, the smallest shadow began to soar into the air as the two others disappated into nothingness. As the shadow continued to rise, the white light began to crimson, until everything seemed painted in the hue of blood.
The shadow reached its peak and began to descend down towards Kira. But it stopped just inches from the woman's face and gently hovered in front of her. The shadow began to solidify, and features became evident. Another flash of red, and the Study returned to normal.
But standing directly before Kira was a child of six years, her wings lightly glowing crimson as the familiar at her feet mewled.
Kira blinked in astonishment. She wasn't too sure what to say. Standing in front of her was a child of flesh and blood who seem to have appeared out of nothingness. "I..." She stammered before reaching out towards the little girl.
The girl growled, shrugging away from the outstretched her, folding her arms over her chest and glaring sharply at Kira, "Don't touch me," She hissed.
Kira blinked again before smirking and shaking her head, "Another hardluck case, eh? Well, I suppose I should be used to it by now."
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:47 pm
Will the ending be ever coming suddenly?
Will I ever get to see the ending to my story?
. I'm Surrounded By Morons .
{INSERT THOUGHT BULLETIN BOARD HERE}
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:51 pm
Show me what it's for
Make me understand it
. It's Me! .
Name: Kira L. Pendell
Age: 20
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Irish
Origin: Martinsburg, WV
Current Location: An Apartment in Durem
Family:
{Husband} Trollax J. Kinora
{Kuat. Daughter} Akshaya
{Kaut. Daughter} Andie
{Tall Tall Daughter} Lyris
{Son} Joel Keith Kinora
{Daughter} Symara Aurora Kinora
Pet: -----
Likes: Cats, Large Dogs, Books, Computers, Movies, Writing, Theatre, and Friends
Dislikes: Snakes, 'Rat' Dogs, Heights, Socialization, and Yelling
Vital Stats:
Hair Color:
{Original} Brownish-Red
{Dyed} Black
Eye Color: Blue
Skin Color: Porcelain White
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 167
Basic Appearance: Kira avoids the sun as much as possible so her skin is a soft milky white in color. Her hair was originally a soft brownish-red, but she dyed it a deep black when she had her last hair cut. She dresses mainly in blacks and reds. Her outfits are slim and curve fitting, but they also keep her well covered.
Basic Personality: Kira is a sweet and motherly individual. She'll fuss over the people she loves, and she'll worry her head off if she thinks something has happened. She is also a good listener, and she'll stay with you for as long as you need if you have a problem. But she has her breaking point, too, as well as a temper. It seldom gets triggered, but when it does....watch out.
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:54 pm
I've been crawling in the dark looking for the answer...
. My Gorgeous Husband .
Name: Trollax J. Kinora
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: English, German
Origin: Melbourne Aus.
Current Location: An Apartment in Durem
Family:
{Wife} Kira L. Pendell
{Kuat. Daughter} Akshaya
{Kaut. Daughter} Andie
{Tall Tale Daughter} Lyris
{Son} Joel Keith Kinora
{Daughter} Symara Aurora Kinora
Pet: -----
Likes: Cats, Rats, Books, Computers, Movies, Writing, Rainy Days, Cool Weather, Sailing, & Wilderness
Dislikes: Snakes, 'Rat' Dogs, Heights, Pointless Arguments, & Deep Water
Vital Stats:
Hair Color:
{Original} Light Brown
{Dyed} N/A
Eye Color: Deep Brown
Skin Color: Porcelain White
Height: 6'
Weight: 147
Basic Appearance: Trollax is tall and nondescript, and despite protests to the contrary he enjoys his untameable long hair. His shaggy beard is often present, primarily because shaving irritates his skin. He prefers to wear plain colours and if there are to be designs he will usually put them on himself.
Basic Personality: Trollax is a laid-back and quiet person, he would much prefer to wait than hurry and would rather be late than a very stressed on-time. He is not known for avoiding work, but once he settles down it can look as though nothing is actually occurring. He is also prone to manic moods of chittering and quoting random things which can last for an hour or more. With a boundless memory for idioms, axioms and quotes he could be mistaken for a bookish intellectual, but he's less than conventional, and loves to mix comedians with historical figures when making arguments. While he would rather avoid a confrontation he will not shy away from them if unavoidable and is known to be quite vicious when it comes to either verbal arguments or physical concentration.
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 10:58 pm
Is there something more than what I've been handed?
I've been crawling in the dark looking for the answer
. Those Stupid Babies, The Australian, and That Weird Indian Girl .
Name: Akshaya
Gender: Female
Age: 14
Emotion: Rage
Ethnicity: East Indian
Origin: Unknown
Current Location: Durem, her Mother's Apartment
Family:
{Mother} Kira L. Pendell
{Father} Trollax J. Kinora
{Kuat Sister} Andie
{Tall Tale Sister} Lyris
{Human Sister} Symara Aurora Kinora
{Human Brother} Joel Keith Kinora
{Boyfriend} Reaghan
Pet: Krishna, Wolf Cub
Likes: Reaghan, Krishna, daggers, blood, fighting, karate, insighting anger in others, and cuddling
Dislikes: Death, crying, arrogance, and ignorance
Vital Stats:
Hair Color:
{Original} Fiery Red-Orange
{Dyed} N/A
Eye Color: Blue-Green
Skin Color: Redish-Brown
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 110
Basic Appearance:
{Child} Akshaya is strong and well build, especially for a girl. Her dark complexted skin works well with her fiery orange hair, the remainates of her wisp days, her hair changes tints and shades depending on the lighting around her. Her blue-green eyes can narrow into slits until her gaze feels like it could cut right through you. The bindi on her forehead is an affirmation that she is Shakti, the feminine power. She's usually decked out in her black sari, but if she feels like being a little more risky, she'll pull something else out of her closet.
{Teen}
{Adult}
{?????}
Basic Personality:
{Child} Akshaya is even more cocky now that she's grown. She doesn't know when to keep her mouth shut, and she'll do and say anything to get under someone's skin. She tends to peg everyone she meets as an a*****e, as well. But hopefully that'll change if she lets herself get to know a few people rather than just taking them at face value.
{Teen}
{Adult}
{?????}
Name: Andie
Gender: Female
Age: 12
Emotion: Courage
Ethnicity: Australian
Origin: Unknown
Current Location: Durem, her Father's Apartment
Family:
{Mother} Kira L. Pendell
{Father} Trollax J. Kinora
{Kuat Sister} Akshaya
{Tall Tale Sister} Lyris
{Human Sister} Symara Aurora Kinora
{Human Brother} Joel Keith Kinora
Pet:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Vital Stats:
Hair Color:
{Original} Carmel Brown
{Dyed} N/A
Eye Color:
Skin Color: Sunkissed Brown
Height:
Weight:
Basic Appearance:
{Child}
{Teen}
{Adult}
{?????}
Basic Personality:
{Child}
{Teen}
{Adult}
{?????}
Symara and Joel
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 11:08 pm
So when and how will I know?
How much further do I have to go?
How much longer until I finally know?
. Look! More Morons! .
 . Linneas .
{Simple Truth} He seems way too naive for his own good. Probably an opptomist, too. Gag.
 . Kiarhu .
{Simple Truth}
 . Olivia .
{Simple Truth}
 . Nalira .
{Simple Truth}
 . Aido .
{Simple Truth} She seems rather nice. She's got an odd companion, but he and Luna seem to get along well enough.
 . Erza .
{Simple Truth}
 . Andrael .
{Simple Truth}
 . Zayne .
{Simple Truth}
 . Angelus .
{Simple Truth}
 . Tybalt .
{Simple Truth}
 . Ying .
{Simple Truth}
 . Vidya .
{Simple Truth} She was only around for a bit. I didn't get to get much of an impression of her other than she's really friendly.
 . Jiro .
{Simple Truth} While I do hold an amount of respect for him on some level, personally, I have the urge to beat him over the head until he begs for mercy. And I will... One of these days.
 . Lance .
{Simple Truth} He seems nice enough, but he also appears to be lost in his own thoughts most of the time.
 . Miako .
{Simple Truth}
 . Sylvester .
{Simple Truth} He looks weird, but he was pleasant. Didn't get to talk to him long, though.
 . Aurora .
{Simple Truth}
 . Adonis .
{Simple Truth} He's really sweet, and while normally, I wouldn't like that, there's something about him that makes me feel different about the sweetness. Plus, Luna likes him, he called me pretty, and he kissed me.
 . Lyra .
{Simple Truth}
 . Elena .
{Simple Truth}
 . Udell .
{Simple Truth}
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 11:09 pm
Because I'm looking and I just can't see what's in front of me
In front of me
. Say Cheese! - I Hate Pictures .
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 11:10 pm
Show me what it's for
Make me understand it
. Rissa looks so pretty! - Shoot me. Please .
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Posted: Mon May 30, 2005 11:11 pm
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