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I have never seen this in the news, which I keep up on daily.

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    I don't know enough about the accounts to offer any help, but if she is already working then her lead should have provided this information. 


    Oh my GOD.... no wonder they have ads up daily. THANK YOU! NM
    xx
    Emailing daily log........ sm

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    Thanks a lot!


     


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    nm
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