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	<title>Carl Crossman</title>
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		<title>Recovery or Not??</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/09/recovery-or-not/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:59:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The administration of President Barack Obama keeps telling us that the economy will soon recover. This is despite recent news that the private sector has been cutting jobs instead of creating them. We learned today that over 10,000 jobs were cut in august by private companies.
This trend is threatening to extend the recovery and possibly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The administration of President Barack Obama keeps telling us that the economy will soon recover. This is despite recent news that the private sector has been cutting jobs instead of creating them. We learned today that over 10,000 jobs were cut in august by private companies.</p>
<p>This trend is threatening to extend the recovery and possibly throw us back into the mess we were trying so hard to get out of. I hope that these big companies will find a way to hold on to the workers they have and maybe even hire a few more. It sure would be good news.</p>
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		<title>The Discovery Channel: Experiencing adventures while learning</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/09/the-discovery-channe-experiencing-adventures-while-learning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electronics and Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Erasmo Cortez
If you like to discover new things and if you like to learn then you are probably like me. When I watch my Satellite TV my favorite educational channel is the Discovery Channel. I am always amazed at how many great shows they have. Sometimes I wish I could go on adventures [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you like to discover new things and if you like to learn then you are probably like me. When I watch my <a href="http://www.tvbydirect.com/directv-satellite-tv.html">Satellite TV</a> my favorite educational channel is the Discovery Channel. I am always amazed at how many great shows they have. Sometimes I wish I could go on adventures myself, but watching the Discovery Channel is almost just as good. There is this one show, “Man vs. Wild” that is beyond exciting. These crazy guys catch snakes and encounter the wild in ways I&#8217;ll never be able to do. I love watching them do these things that are crazy and adventurous. When this show comes on as repeats on Wednesday and Sunday mornings I make sure I&#8217;m there to experience adventures with them. I feel like in a way I am sharing in their exciting life and getting to learn at the same time.</p>
<p>The diversity of the Discovery Channel is really what blows my mind. They have all kinds of subjects to choose from. You can watch shows on adventure sports, animals, cars, <a href="http://www.christiananswers.net/dinosaurs/">dinosaurs</a>, history, space, and all sorts of other really cool things. The people they get to do these shows are really cool too. There is this one show with Morgan Freeman, where they discuss the mystery of black holes. I haven&#8217;t gotten to watch it yet, but I&#8217;m really excited to. Seriously if you like learning then the Discovery Channel is the channel to watch.</p>
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		<title>Here and Gone</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/08/here-and-gone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:49:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Since the giant oil company BP finally capped the leaking well, many experts are saying that the oil is disappearing from the gulf. The problem is that many local people who are at the scene are saying that this is just not true. A look from the air says too many that the oil is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since the giant oil company BP finally capped the leaking well, many experts are saying that the oil is disappearing from the gulf. The problem is that many local people who are at the scene are saying that this is just not true. A look from the air says too many that the oil is still there and coming ashore with every wave.</p>
<p>Bp has wanted to scale back its cleanup operations, they say the oil is gone and will no longer be a problem. Scientists say that the oil is still there but were dispersed by the millions of gallons of dispersement put into the water by BP. I personally believe that there is still plenty of oil to be cleaned up and I hope BP will do so. </p>
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		<title>Uniformity</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/08/uniformity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:47:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Health & Medicine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shopping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The WWW Internet]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I happened to visit a hospital the other day. A friend of mine had to go in for a checkup and I offered to give her a ride. As you may imagine, I had to wait awhile for the checkup to be done and I happened into a conversation with one of the nurses. I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I happened to visit a hospital the other day. A friend of mine had to go in for a checkup and I offered to give her a ride. As you may imagine, I had to wait awhile for the checkup to be done and I happened into a conversation with one of the nurses. I had noticed that she had on <a href="http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Women%27s-Scrubs/">nursing uniform scrubs</a> that looked really nice. She also had on a scrub hat that was very colorful.</p>
<p>She told me about how every doctor and nurse had to purchase their own uniforms. She said that most of them use a site called blueskyscrubs.com that sold them. They had a wide variety of <a href="http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/">medical scrubs</a> for both men and women. They were a quality product and everyone liked them. She also liked the fact that <a href="http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/">buying scrubs online</a> was quick and easy. The prices were reasonable and the uniforms were delivered to her home.</p>
<p>Our conversation finally ended and I sat alone. While I did, I pondered the different uniforms and hats everyone was wearing. I saw how wearing uniforms made it easier to identify who was who. The colorful garb also made the hospital seem just a little bit friendlier. I guess it’s a good that uniforms are required for people like this.</p>
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		<title>Gas prices</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/08/gas-prices/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:16:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Autos and Transportation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finances]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There is some good news on the economic horizon. Gas prices are expected to fall now that the summer is over. Many experts believe that prices will fall dramatically after Labor Day. The drop in prices will reflect the demand that is put on gas by Americans.
Families going on vacation during the summer have driven [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There is some good news on the economic horizon. Gas prices are expected to fall now that the summer is over. Many experts believe that prices will fall dramatically after Labor Day. The drop in prices will reflect the demand that is put on gas by Americans.</p>
<p>Families going on vacation during the summer have driven up costs. Other factors such as the overall supply have played a role in the price drop. The stock market has reflected the change and oil company stock has dropped. I am glad that some of the economic strain on people will be lifted. </p>
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		<title>Adventure</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/08/adventure/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One thing I love about my job is that I get to travel a lot. I have been to many wonderful places and have enjoyed them all. The only problem I have had is that occasionally my transportation has not been reliable. It can be devastating when you’re on the side of the road in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One thing I love about my job is that I get to travel a lot. I have been to many wonderful places and have enjoyed them all. The only problem I have had is that occasionally my transportation has not been reliable. It can be devastating when you’re on the side of the road in a strange place. This happened to me recently when I was on my last trip. I’ll tell you the story.</p>
<p>I had to go to a convention in California. I caught a flight there but decided to rent a car. I thought it would be the most convenient way to get around. I ended up with a <a href="http://repairpal.com/honda-accord-2002">Honda accord</a>. I have driven this kind of car before and really liked it. The car is usually reliable and drives well. This particular car did have a problem though. The <a href="http://repairpal.com/timing-belt-replacement">timing belt</a> went out and had to be replaced.</p>
<p>I was lucky to find a<a href="http://repairpal.com/san-francisco-auto-repair"> San Francisco auto repair</a> shop that could help. The belt was replaced in a few minutes and I was back on the road. I was nice to know that I would be on time for the convention. I guess traveling is all about adventure and I had plenty of it. I am looking forward to my next trip and hoping it goes better this time.</p>
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		<title>Still sluggish</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/08/still-sluggish/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Despite the hopes of millions of people, the U.S. economy is still sluggish. The latest numbers to come out of Washington show that unemployment is still high and new jobs are not being created at the necessary pace to allow for a complete recovery. This has many people scared about the future. 
There are a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite the hopes of millions of people, the U.S. economy is still sluggish. The latest numbers to come out of Washington show that unemployment is still high and new jobs are not being created at the necessary pace to allow for a complete recovery. This has many people scared about the future. </p>
<p>There are a few bright spots in the economy such as manufacturing which has risen slightly. Construction is still down as are the temporary jobs. Plans to raise the amount of cash needed for companies to work with are in the works and other options to stimulate the economy are being considered. I hope we can make it through these tough times.  </p>
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		<title>Pati and Jaya</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/07/pati-and-jaya/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:21:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[With all the talk about how many animals are endangered, it’s good to hear a story about ones that are struggling to make a comeback. Such is the case with the Southeast Asian clouded leopards. A pair of cubs was born on May 14 at a Paris zoo. The cubs are both females and have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With all the talk about how many animals are endangered, it’s good to hear a story about ones that are struggling to make a comeback. Such is the case with the Southeast Asian clouded leopards. A pair of cubs was born on May 14 at a Paris zoo. The cubs are both females and have been named Pati and Jaya. </p>
<p>This particular kind of cats is threatened by habitat destruction as well as poachers. They are highly valued for their beautiful pelts. The cats are very reclusive in the wild and finding out how many are left is difficult. At least we know that there are two more!</p>
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		<title>Upgrading</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/07/upgrading/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:11:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electronics and Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The WWW Internet]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My family enjoys many things. We like to go out on occasion to eat or maybe go bowling. On the nights when we are not out on the town, we can usually be found in front of the TV in our living room. It is a great pleasure for us to be together enjoying a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My family enjoys many things. We like to go out on occasion to eat or maybe go bowling. On the nights when we are not out on the town, we can usually be found in front of the TV in our living room. It is a great pleasure for us to be together enjoying a good show, that’s why having the best TV available is important to all of us. Luckily, we have found a service that gives us the programming we enjoy.</p>
<p>We used to have a cable service. The problem was that we were unhappy with it and wanted to find something better. That’s when we heard about <a href="http://www.directsattv.com/directv/">Direct TV by DirectSatTV</a>. A neighbor of mine told us all about it and we decided to try it out. I went to this website in order to find out more information. I couldn’t believe the <a href="http://www.directsattv.com/packages.html">Direct TV packages by DirectSatTV</a> that were available. I was happy to inform my family of the upgrade to the service we had received in the past.</p>
<p>The only problem that we had in the whole situation was a question of whether or not we could install a satellite dish in our yard. I was able to find some information on the subject at a site called <a href="http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/consumerdish.html">government dish rules</a>. It was there that I found that it was perfectly within our rights to install the dish. Now that the whole thing is taken care of, we are all so much happier. I think everyone should look into their own TV service and see if an upgrade to satellite is right for them.</p>
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		<title>Veils</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/07/veils/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:52:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[It's a Man Thing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Throughout history, religion has been a contentious point. It remains so in today’s world and here is another example of that. The country of Syria has long tried to remain a secular country. The Muslims have tried to influence its politics because of its large population there. The government is determined to keep freedom alive [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Throughout history, religion has been a contentious point. It remains so in today’s world and here is another example of that. The country of Syria has long tried to remain a secular country. The Muslims have tried to influence its politics because of its large population there. The government is determined to keep freedom alive for the populace as a whole and has banned the wearing of veils at universities. </p>
<p>The niqab is a form of dress that only allows the eyes to be seen. This form of dress is representative of conservative Islam. Headscarves will still be allowed under the new rules. Other countries are considering implementing similar rules in order to protect women who feel degraded by the usage of this dressing style. I applaud the move and hope that women around the world will gain the respect they deserve.</p>
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		<title>Across the world</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/07/across-the-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:50:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family and Friends]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finances]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[One nice thing about my family is that we are spread out all over the world. That makes it easy to gain perspectives from many different views. Just by picking up the phone, I can talk with someone who lives halfway across the world. I did this just the other day when I talked with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One nice thing about my family is that we are spread out all over the world. That makes it easy to gain perspectives from many different views. Just by picking up the phone, I can talk with someone who lives halfway across the world. I did this just the other day when I talked with my cousin Dave who lives in Australia. We had much to talk about and I learned a few new things.</p>
<p>Dave told me about his recent move to the country and some of the things that had happened to him. He described how he had found it easy to purchase the insurance he needed for him and his family. He told me about the <a href="https://www.aussie.com.au/insurance/accident-insurance.htm">accident cover</a> and <a href="https://www.aussie.com.au/insurance/funeral-insurance.htm">funeral cover</a> he had gotten to protect his family in case something happened to him. He was satisfied that his family would be financially supported in case of an emergency.</p>
<p>After we had spoken for awhile, he mentioned that he was also interested in purchasing an <a href="http://www.aussie.com.au/insurance/life-insurance.htm">aussie life plan</a>. This would ensure that he could feel safe in the knowledge that those left behind him would be left in good shape. I enjoyed our conversation and feel good about the steps he has taken. I am sure that he will do very well in his new land and become the great man we all expect him to be.</p>
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		<title>Barefoot Bandit</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/07/barefoot-bandit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[After two long years, the barefoot bandit has finally been caught. At nineteen years old, Colton Harris-Moore was arrested in the Bahamas on minor charges and will soon be deported back to the U.S. the bandit was made famous by his habit of robbing stores and businesses while barefoot. He was also known for stealing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After two long years, the barefoot bandit has finally been caught. At nineteen years old, Colton Harris-Moore was arrested in the Bahamas on minor charges and will soon be deported back to the U.S. the bandit was made famous by his habit of robbing stores and businesses while barefoot. He was also known for stealing planes to get away from police. </p>
<p> The bandit is suspected in as many as 70 crimes. His crime spree spanned as many as eight different states as well as British Columbia. Officials in Florida expect that he will soon be in their court to face charges. His next appearance in court would be the state of Washington to face federal charges. </p>
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		<title>Security and You</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/07/security-and-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 23:38:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electronics and Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[House and Home]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When we were looking around for a new home to move into, we considered several things before deciding to purchase our house. The price was of course a factor, as well as its location. We wanted good schools for our kids and a relatively good neighborhood to raise them in. Since we moved in about [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we were looking around for a new home to move into, we considered several things before deciding to purchase our house. The price was of course a factor, as well as its location. We wanted good schools for our kids and a relatively good neighborhood to raise them in. Since we moved in about five years ago, we have found that we made a pretty good choice. There have been a few incidents though that has turned our minds toward being more secure.</p>
<p>While reading the local paper, I discovered that some houses near ours had been robbed. The authorities caught the man responsible, but it was still unsettling. I began to wonder how secure our own home was and did a little research online. I found a lot of good information in what is called the <a href="http://www2.ucsc.edu/police/Home_Security_Handbook.pdf">backup battery and equipment guide</a>. It’s a neat checklist of items that can help you decide if your home is secure.</p>
<p>I began to think that it might be wise to put a few dollars toward a <a href="http://www.radioshack.com/pwr/product-reviews/Home-Office/Home-security-safety/Video-cameras-lenses/RadioShack/p/2199258-Color-Security-Camera.html">security video camera</a>. I don’t think we need anything real fancy, but just something that would help me keep tabs on who visits the house. I also started looking into the different <a href="http://www.homesecurityteam.com/home-security-equipment.html">security systems</a> that are out there and their prices. I found some good stuff and am talking things over about it with my wife.</p>
<p>I believe that all in our entire neighborhood is safe. But on the other hand, you can never be too careful. I would hate to think that something happened that could have been prevented. I think everyone should consider their own security methods and work to improve them. I believe it will make everyone safer.</p>
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		<title>Grill on Fire</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/07/grill-on-fire/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 01:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of my next door neighbors did a really stupid thing last night that was almost tragic. He was trying to start a small black Webber grill on the grass by the pool, and he used a big plastic can of starter fluid to soak the coals.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of my next door neighbors did a really stupid thing last night that was almost tragic. He was trying to start a small black Webber grill on the grass by the pool, and he used a big plastic can of starter fluid to soak the coals.</p>
<p>Now, there&#8217;s nothing wrong with that if you do it right. You are supposed to soak the coals before lighting them. But the coals didn&#8217;t seem to be burning hot enough to suit him, so he squirted more starter fluid on the coals after they were already lit. I saw this from our balcony and was freaked out. The flames ran up the stream of starter fluid and got into the can he was holding, and it exploded.</p>
<p>Thank God no one was badly hurt. His face and arms are a little burned and it singed his chest hairs. But that&#8217;s the worst of it. He got lucky.</p>
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		<title>Retro Gaming</title>
		<link>http://carlcrossman.com/2010/06/retro-gaming/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:48:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Carl</dc:creator>
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I can&#8217;t tell you how many hundreds of quarters I dropped into the video arcade while playing PacMan. Classic game &#8211; what did you play?
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<p>I can&#8217;t tell you how many hundreds of quarters I dropped into the video arcade while playing PacMan. Classic game &#8211; what did you play?</p>
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