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Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators from introducing bills that protect our environment and animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In essence it defines individuals,organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a healthy environment as "terrorists" too. Co-sponsors include Buffalo area State Senators Mary Lou Rath, Dale Volker and George Maziarz... <!--break--> <html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"><title>indy</title></head><body>Bill Which Designates Animal and Environmental Advocates as Terrorists - Passing in the NYS Senate!<br> <br> Please Contact Immediately:<br> SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH BRUNO<br> NYS SENATE<br> LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING<br> ALBANY, NY 12247<br> Phone: (518) 455-3191<br> Fax: (518) 455-2448<br> Email: <a href="mailto:bruno@senate.state.ny.us">bruno@senate.state.ny.us</a><br> and<br> KENNETH RIDDETT<br> Counsel to Majority Leader Bruno<br> NYS Senate<br> Room 335, State Capitol Building<br> Albany, NY 12247<br> Phone: (518) 455-2675<br> Fax: (518) 426-6830<br> <br> You can also email or fax Majority Leader Bruno, with a copy sent to your own State Senator, by visiting our web site at:<br> <a href="http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017" target="_blank"><b>http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017<br> </b></a><br> You may use the following as a guide:<br> <br> 1. Ask Majority Leader Bruno to use his leadership position to DEFEAT Bill S2996 (Kuhl). Ask him to take the bill OFF the Senate calendar immediately! State that the bill chokes and strangles free speech and is UN-AMERICAN!<br> <br> 2. The bill masquerades as protection against property damage and other crimes against animal use facilities and animal use activities. However, our law already provides penalties for criminal conduct for trespass, assault, property destruction, etc. This bill is unnecessary.<br> <br> The true purpose of the bill is to halt criticism by millions of Americans regarding animal abuse and an unhealthy environment. <br> <br> Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators from introducing bills that protect our environment and animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In essence it defines individuals,<br> organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a healthy environment as "terrorists" too.<br> <br> Add that the Sierra Club is strongly opposed to this bill too.<br> <br> 3. Important -- Leave your name and address and ask for a response regarding what actions Leader Bruno will take with this horrific bill.<br> <br> Background:<br> <br> The bill defines as animal or ecological terrorist organizations, two people or more who support any politically motivated activity to deter those who own an animal facility, or participate in trapping,<br> hunting, mining, foresting, harvesting, gathering or processing of natural resources, through intimidation, fear, or "other means."<br> <br> This translates into criminalizing those people who object verbally and in a lawful fashion to abusive practices in these areas.<br> <br> The bill also in effect designates as terrorists, investigative journalists, whistle blowers and individuals who seek to document animal cruelty. It prohibits a reporter from legally entering an animal facility to take photographs or make a video recording if the recording is critical of the facility.<br> <br> It creates a state-run website displaying the photograph, name and address of the maligned as "animal and ecological terrorist," thus categorizing people who work for the defense of animals in the same type of category as child molesters and sex offenders.<br> <br> The bill parades as a necessary legal addition to NYS law. However, our current body of law already contains provisions for criminal conduct including destruction of property.<br> <br> Bill S2996 (Kuhl) makes a mockery of the horrific tragedy of terrorist attacks on our nation by falsely linking terrorism with the millions of Americans who urge that animals be treated humanely.<br> <br> The bill is a shameful document in its characterization of animal advocates and environmentalists as deviants and criminals and its goal of eliminating both animal abuse investigations and criticism<br> of people and facilities which abuse animals. In doing so it also eliminates New Yorkers' basic rights and ultimately denies the public representation by their own legislators.<br> <br> For a copy of the legislation, please visit the state web site at <b><a href="http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645" target="_blank">http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645</a> </b><br> and then type <b>"<u>S2996</u>"</b> into the search box.<br> <br> </body></html>
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<p>Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators from introducing bills that protect our environment and animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In essence it defines individuals,organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a healthy environment as "terrorists" too.</p> <p>Co-sponsors include Buffalo area State Senators Mary Lou<br /> Rath, Dale Volker and George Maziarz...</p> <!--break--><p></p><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" /><title>indy</title>Bill Which Designates Animal and Environmental Advocates as Terrorists - Passing in the NYS Senate!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Please Contact Immediately:<br /><br /> SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH BRUNO<br /><br /> NYS SENATE<br /><br /> LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING<br /><br /> ALBANY, NY 12247<br /><br /> Phone: (518) 455-3191<br /><br /> Fax: (518) 455-2448<br /><br /> Email: <a href="mailto:bruno@senate.state.ny.us">bruno@senate.state.ny.us</a><br /><br /> and<br /><br /> KENNETH RIDDETT<br /><br /> Counsel to Majority Leader Bruno<br /><br /> NYS Senate<br /><br /> Room 335, State Capitol Building<br /><br /> Albany, NY 12247<br /><br /> Phone: (518) 455-2675<br /><br /> Fax: (518) 426-6830<br /><br /> <br /><br /> You can also email or fax Majority Leader Bruno, with a<br /> copy sent to your own State Senator, by visiting our web site at:<br /><br /> <a href="http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017" target="_blank"><b>http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017<br /><br /> </b></a><br /><br /> You may use the following as a guide:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> 1. Ask Majority Leader Bruno to use his leadership<br /> position to DEFEAT Bill S2996 (Kuhl). Ask him to take the bill<br /> OFF the Senate calendar immediately! State that the bill chokes and<br /> strangles free speech and is UN-AMERICAN!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> 2. The bill masquerades as protection against property<br /> damage and other crimes against animal use facilities and animal use<br /> activities. However, our law already provides penalties for criminal<br /> conduct for trespass, assault, property destruction, etc. This bill is<br /> unnecessary.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The true purpose of the bill is to halt criticism by<br /> millions of Americans regarding animal abuse and an unhealthy<br /> environment. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators<br /> from introducing bills that protect our environment and<br /> animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In<br /> essence it defines individuals,<br /><br /> organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to<br /> legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a<br /> healthy environment as "terrorists" too.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Add that the Sierra Club is strongly opposed to this bill too.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> 3. Important -- Leave your name and address and ask for a<br /> response regarding what actions Leader Bruno will take with this<br /> horrific bill.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Background:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill defines as animal or ecological terrorist<br /> organizations, two people or more who support any politically motivated<br /> activity to deter those who own an animal facility, or participate in<br /> trapping,<br /><br /> hunting, mining, foresting, harvesting, gathering or processing<br /> of natural resources, through intimidation, fear, or "other<br /> means."<br /><br /> <br /><br /> This translates into criminalizing those people who object<br /> verbally and in a lawful fashion to abusive practices in these areas.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill also in effect designates as terrorists, investigative<br /> journalists, whistle blowers and individuals who seek to document<br /> animal cruelty. It prohibits a reporter from legally entering an animal<br /> facility to take photographs or make a video recording if the recording<br /> is critical of the facility.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> It creates a state-run website displaying the photograph, name and<br /> address of the maligned as "animal and ecological terrorist," thus<br /> categorizing people who work for the defense of animals in the same<br /> type of category as child molesters and sex offenders.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill parades as a necessary legal addition to NYS law.<br /> However, our current body of law already contains provisions for<br /> criminal conduct including destruction of property.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Bill S2996 (Kuhl) makes a mockery of the horrific tragedy<br /> of terrorist attacks on our nation by falsely linking terrorism with<br /> the millions of Americans who urge that animals be treated humanely.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill is a shameful document in its characterization of animal<br /> advocates and environmentalists as deviants and criminals and its goal<br /> of eliminating both animal abuse investigations and criticism<br /><br /> of people and facilities which abuse animals. In doing so it also<br /> eliminates New Yorkers' basic rights and ultimately denies the<br /> public representation by their own legislators.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> For a copy of the legislation, please visit the state web site at <b><a href="http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645" target="_blank">http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645</a> </b><br /><br /> and then type <b>"<u>S2996</u>"</b> into the search box.<br /><br /> <br /><br />
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Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators from introducing bills that protect our environment and animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In essence it defines individuals,organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a healthy environment as "terrorists" too. Co-sponsors include Buffalo area State Senators Mary Lou Rath, Dale Volker and George Maziarz... <!--break--> <html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"><title>indy</title></head><body>Bill Which Designates Animal and Environmental Advocates as Terrorists - Passing in the NYS Senate!<br> <br> Please Contact Immediately:<br> SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH BRUNO<br> NYS SENATE<br> LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING<br> ALBANY, NY 12247<br> Phone: (518) 455-3191<br> Fax: (518) 455-2448<br> Email: <a href="mailto:bruno@senate.state.ny.us">bruno@senate.state.ny.us</a><br> and<br> KENNETH RIDDETT<br> Counsel to Majority Leader Bruno<br> NYS Senate<br> Room 335, State Capitol Building<br> Albany, NY 12247<br> Phone: (518) 455-2675<br> Fax: (518) 426-6830<br> <br> You can also email or fax Majority Leader Bruno, with a copy sent to your own State Senator, by visiting our web site at:<br> <a href="http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017" target="_blank"><b>http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017<br> </b></a><br> You may use the following as a guide:<br> <br> 1. Ask Majority Leader Bruno to use his leadership position to DEFEAT Bill S2996 (Kuhl). Ask him to take the bill OFF the Senate calendar immediately! State that the bill chokes and strangles free speech and is UN-AMERICAN!<br> <br> 2. The bill masquerades as protection against property damage and other crimes against animal use facilities and animal use activities. However, our law already provides penalties for criminal conduct for trespass, assault, property destruction, etc. This bill is unnecessary.<br> <br> The true purpose of the bill is to halt criticism by millions of Americans regarding animal abuse and an unhealthy environment. <br> <br> Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators from introducing bills that protect our environment and animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In essence it defines individuals,<br> organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a healthy environment as "terrorists" too.<br> <br> Add that the Sierra Club is strongly opposed to this bill too.<br> <br> 3. Important -- Leave your name and address and ask for a response regarding what actions Leader Bruno will take with this horrific bill.<br> <br> Background:<br> <br> The bill defines as animal or ecological terrorist organizations, two people or more who support any politically motivated activity to deter those who own an animal facility, or participate in trapping,<br> hunting, mining, foresting, harvesting, gathering or processing of natural resources, through intimidation, fear, or "other means."<br> <br> This translates into criminalizing those people who object verbally and in a lawful fashion to abusive practices in these areas.<br> <br> The bill also in effect designates as terrorists, investigative journalists, whistle blowers and individuals who seek to document animal cruelty. It prohibits a reporter from legally entering an animal facility to take photographs or make a video recording if the recording is critical of the facility.<br> <br> It creates a state-run website displaying the photograph, name and address of the maligned as "animal and ecological terrorist," thus categorizing people who work for the defense of animals in the same type of category as child molesters and sex offenders.<br> <br> The bill parades as a necessary legal addition to NYS law. However, our current body of law already contains provisions for criminal conduct including destruction of property.<br> <br> Bill S2996 (Kuhl) makes a mockery of the horrific tragedy of terrorist attacks on our nation by falsely linking terrorism with the millions of Americans who urge that animals be treated humanely.<br> <br> The bill is a shameful document in its characterization of animal advocates and environmentalists as deviants and criminals and its goal of eliminating both animal abuse investigations and criticism<br> of people and facilities which abuse animals. In doing so it also eliminates New Yorkers' basic rights and ultimately denies the public representation by their own legislators.<br> <br> For a copy of the legislation, please visit the state web site at <b><a href="http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645" target="_blank">http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645</a> </b><br> and then type <b>"<u>S2996</u>"</b> into the search box.<br> <br> </body></html>
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<p>Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators from introducing bills that protect our environment and animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In essence it defines individuals,organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a healthy environment as "terrorists" too.</p> <p>Co-sponsors include Buffalo area State Senators Mary Lou<br /> Rath, Dale Volker and George Maziarz...</p> <!--break--><p></p><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" /><title>indy</title>Bill Which Designates Animal and Environmental Advocates as Terrorists - Passing in the NYS Senate!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Please Contact Immediately:<br /><br /> SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH BRUNO<br /><br /> NYS SENATE<br /><br /> LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING<br /><br /> ALBANY, NY 12247<br /><br /> Phone: (518) 455-3191<br /><br /> Fax: (518) 455-2448<br /><br /> Email: <a href="mailto:bruno@senate.state.ny.us">bruno@senate.state.ny.us</a><br /><br /> and<br /><br /> KENNETH RIDDETT<br /><br /> Counsel to Majority Leader Bruno<br /><br /> NYS Senate<br /><br /> Room 335, State Capitol Building<br /><br /> Albany, NY 12247<br /><br /> Phone: (518) 455-2675<br /><br /> Fax: (518) 426-6830<br /><br /> <br /><br /> You can also email or fax Majority Leader Bruno, with a<br /> copy sent to your own State Senator, by visiting our web site at:<br /><br /> <a href="http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017" target="_blank"><b>http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017<br /><br /> </b></a><br /><br /> You may use the following as a guide:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> 1. Ask Majority Leader Bruno to use his leadership<br /> position to DEFEAT Bill S2996 (Kuhl). Ask him to take the bill<br /> OFF the Senate calendar immediately! State that the bill chokes and<br /> strangles free speech and is UN-AMERICAN!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> 2. The bill masquerades as protection against property<br /> damage and other crimes against animal use facilities and animal use<br /> activities. However, our law already provides penalties for criminal<br /> conduct for trespass, assault, property destruction, etc. This bill is<br /> unnecessary.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The true purpose of the bill is to halt criticism by<br /> millions of Americans regarding animal abuse and an unhealthy<br /> environment. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators<br /> from introducing bills that protect our environment and<br /> animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In<br /> essence it defines individuals,<br /><br /> organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to<br /> legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a<br /> healthy environment as "terrorists" too.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Add that the Sierra Club is strongly opposed to this bill too.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> 3. Important -- Leave your name and address and ask for a<br /> response regarding what actions Leader Bruno will take with this<br /> horrific bill.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Background:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill defines as animal or ecological terrorist<br /> organizations, two people or more who support any politically motivated<br /> activity to deter those who own an animal facility, or participate in<br /> trapping,<br /><br /> hunting, mining, foresting, harvesting, gathering or processing<br /> of natural resources, through intimidation, fear, or "other<br /> means."<br /><br /> <br /><br /> This translates into criminalizing those people who object<br /> verbally and in a lawful fashion to abusive practices in these areas.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill also in effect designates as terrorists, investigative<br /> journalists, whistle blowers and individuals who seek to document<br /> animal cruelty. It prohibits a reporter from legally entering an animal<br /> facility to take photographs or make a video recording if the recording<br /> is critical of the facility.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> It creates a state-run website displaying the photograph, name and<br /> address of the maligned as "animal and ecological terrorist," thus<br /> categorizing people who work for the defense of animals in the same<br /> type of category as child molesters and sex offenders.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill parades as a necessary legal addition to NYS law.<br /> However, our current body of law already contains provisions for<br /> criminal conduct including destruction of property.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Bill S2996 (Kuhl) makes a mockery of the horrific tragedy<br /> of terrorist attacks on our nation by falsely linking terrorism with<br /> the millions of Americans who urge that animals be treated humanely.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill is a shameful document in its characterization of animal<br /> advocates and environmentalists as deviants and criminals and its goal<br /> of eliminating both animal abuse investigations and criticism<br /><br /> of people and facilities which abuse animals. In doing so it also<br /> eliminates New Yorkers' basic rights and ultimately denies the<br /> public representation by their own legislators.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> For a copy of the legislation, please visit the state web site at <b><a href="http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645" target="_blank">http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645</a> </b><br /><br /> and then type <b>"<u>S2996</u>"</b> into the search box.<br /><br /> <br /><br />
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<p>Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators from introducing bills that protect our environment and animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In essence it defines individuals,organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a healthy environment as "terrorists" too.</p> <p>Co-sponsors include Buffalo area State Senators Mary Lou<br /> Rath, Dale Volker and George Maziarz...</p> <!--break--><p></p><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1" /><title>indy</title>Bill Which Designates Animal and Environmental Advocates as Terrorists - Passing in the NYS Senate!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Please Contact Immediately:<br /><br /> SENATE MAJORITY LEADER JOSEPH BRUNO<br /><br /> NYS SENATE<br /><br /> LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING<br /><br /> ALBANY, NY 12247<br /><br /> Phone: (518) 455-3191<br /><br /> Fax: (518) 455-2448<br /><br /> Email: <a href="mailto:bruno@senate.state.ny.us">bruno@senate.state.ny.us</a><br /><br /> and<br /><br /> KENNETH RIDDETT<br /><br /> Counsel to Majority Leader Bruno<br /><br /> NYS Senate<br /><br /> Room 335, State Capitol Building<br /><br /> Albany, NY 12247<br /><br /> Phone: (518) 455-2675<br /><br /> Fax: (518) 426-6830<br /><br /> <br /><br /> You can also email or fax Majority Leader Bruno, with a<br /> copy sent to your own State Senator, by visiting our web site at:<br /><br /> <a href="http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017" target="_blank"><b>http://action.fund.org/action/index.asp?step=2&item=5017<br /><br /> </b></a><br /><br /> You may use the following as a guide:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> 1. Ask Majority Leader Bruno to use his leadership<br /> position to DEFEAT Bill S2996 (Kuhl). Ask him to take the bill<br /> OFF the Senate calendar immediately! State that the bill chokes and<br /> strangles free speech and is UN-AMERICAN!<br /><br /> <br /><br /> 2. The bill masquerades as protection against property<br /> damage and other crimes against animal use facilities and animal use<br /> activities. However, our law already provides penalties for criminal<br /> conduct for trespass, assault, property destruction, etc. This bill is<br /> unnecessary.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The true purpose of the bill is to halt criticism by<br /> millions of Americans regarding animal abuse and an unhealthy<br /> environment. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators<br /> from introducing bills that protect our environment and<br /> animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In<br /> essence it defines individuals,<br /><br /> organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to<br /> legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a<br /> healthy environment as "terrorists" too.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Add that the Sierra Club is strongly opposed to this bill too.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> 3. Important -- Leave your name and address and ask for a<br /> response regarding what actions Leader Bruno will take with this<br /> horrific bill.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Background:<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill defines as animal or ecological terrorist<br /> organizations, two people or more who support any politically motivated<br /> activity to deter those who own an animal facility, or participate in<br /> trapping,<br /><br /> hunting, mining, foresting, harvesting, gathering or processing<br /> of natural resources, through intimidation, fear, or "other<br /> means."<br /><br /> <br /><br /> This translates into criminalizing those people who object<br /> verbally and in a lawful fashion to abusive practices in these areas.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill also in effect designates as terrorists, investigative<br /> journalists, whistle blowers and individuals who seek to document<br /> animal cruelty. It prohibits a reporter from legally entering an animal<br /> facility to take photographs or make a video recording if the recording<br /> is critical of the facility.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> It creates a state-run website displaying the photograph, name and<br /> address of the maligned as "animal and ecological terrorist," thus<br /> categorizing people who work for the defense of animals in the same<br /> type of category as child molesters and sex offenders.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill parades as a necessary legal addition to NYS law.<br /> However, our current body of law already contains provisions for<br /> criminal conduct including destruction of property.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> Bill S2996 (Kuhl) makes a mockery of the horrific tragedy<br /> of terrorist attacks on our nation by falsely linking terrorism with<br /> the millions of Americans who urge that animals be treated humanely.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> The bill is a shameful document in its characterization of animal<br /> advocates and environmentalists as deviants and criminals and its goal<br /> of eliminating both animal abuse investigations and criticism<br /><br /> of people and facilities which abuse animals. In doing so it also<br /> eliminates New Yorkers' basic rights and ultimately denies the<br /> public representation by their own legislators.<br /><br /> <br /><br /> For a copy of the legislation, please visit the state web site at <b><a href="http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645" target="_blank">http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/frmload.cgi?MENU-43392645</a> </b><br /><br /> and then type <b>"<u>S2996</u>"</b> into the search box.<br /><br /> <br /><br />
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