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nicksynergy
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Posted : Sep 29, 2006 19:04
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Ugh... I know a lot of you are pissed right now, and for good reason, because Nick shoots off his mouth when someone lights a bonfire under his ass to do something with his life. Sometimes it doesn't make sense to people because he refers to concepts and has language tied to certain concepts that other people may not understand or have wired differently. That's what in fact happened.
Will some/all/whatever of you PLEASE settle down, and understand that my vision really is that Trance Trooperism means people being out there, living, succeeding, and offering their full creative output to the world, especially when that output includes trance? Will you understand that the domination I speak of is merely that of ideas, and dominating by rational persuasion rather than deceit, lies, and initiation of force? Can we spread some trance memes around the world or introduce new memes to the trance scene that they may not be aware of?
Will you ALLOW yourselves to hear an Objectivist in the psytrance community who is ready to step forward and proudly proclaim what he has to offer to each of you (and deliver it to the full extent of his newfound and proven ability), and commit the full benevolence of his heart and mind, which both grew 10 sizes bigger after seeing and experiencing what someone else has done? Will you allow yourselves to attend a party of exceptional quality with full delivery of headliners you are interested in, but a party thrown by an Objectivist? Can you part with any objection to Objectivism you may or may not have and just come have some fun with me?
If so, then what *I* have to offer you is solid. I do not speak authoritatively on behalf of anyone in my crew or ANYONE else. I only speak for myself and my own point of view. Which, as a matter of fact, is feeling truly sound and strong like a megaton bomb right now.
This is really about Trance Freedom, and that will be the mission of the Global Trance Network. I will be providing articles and information and promotion and a great many other services that will help each of you promote yourselves, promote your work, promote freedom and rational expression and whatever of my values common to you that you'll sign on to defend. I think there are ideas that enough of us agree on that we can all share in and receive benefit from, especially from a website.
My mission is to give back to the trance community, in a very big way. Some have called me immature, zealotous, out-of-control (I don't feel the need to be under anyone's control), etc, and some have even compared me to George Bush and Adolf Hitler in my zeal. A big what-the-fuck-ever to them.
These people misunderstand me, and I will not allow myself to get bogged down by naysayers hearing ideas that are out of their own comfort zone. I will use words, ideas, and rational expression to get my point across and "win hearts and minds," instead of using deceit, lies, failure, power-lust, initiation of force like the leaders I've been compared to.
What I will do is use words and ideas to make as many people understand as possible, and maybe get them in my corner a bit, and get them to work with me to make the trance community even stronger and more resilient over the long run. It may think it doesn't need my help, but I will still do whatever I can to nurture it and protect it from harm. If it only makes a small impact, well, I made a difference. "What YOU DO makes a difference." (Thank you, Hydrophonic!)
I can do this. I will do this.
Please people, don't misunderstand me. I will keep talking until more of you do. I will show you that this "war" i have been waging is a war of ideas, which is going on around all of us, whether or not anyone is too stoned to notice. This war of ideas I do intend to enter into and wage against the war on drugs and the war on terror, until enough people have been convinced of their bad ideas and governments give them up, vote people out, do whatever necessary to restore peace and freedom on this planet, especially for people in the trance community, the counter culture, and the electronic/hippie jam band/gangsta rap/zydeco/country music/whatever music scenes.
Did you know that music was once illegal in Iran? Read all about it in the liner notes to Frank Zappa's "Joe's Garage" album sometime, won't you? Pay attention to what Frank Zappa had to say about musical freedom, while you're at it. There's this classic video of him on Crossfire or Frontline or something with John Lofton (a major league asshole who Frank wipes the floor with) on YouTube if you search for it (it's also linked in the past blogs at theagitator.com). Check that out.
Did you also know that Willie Nelson got busted recently? Here, in America? Does that strike any of you as WRONG somehow? Would any of you like to change this country, and help Willie get back to his mission of bio-diesel and changing America, his way? Would anyone like to know how many trancers there are in North America who would write letters to Congress, so many in fact that we might get them to start listening? Other people do it. It has been done. It can be done. The ACLU has some level of stature and power, don't they? Granted, the Constitution seems to be getting swept aside despite their efforts, but maybe we can help them if we want to. I think certain freedom-fighting groups like EMDEF and the ACLU and NORML and others would benefit by having the music community rallied behind them.
I am going to use Global Trance Network to make people aware of great resources like these:
http://www.theagitator.com
http://www.mises.org
http://www.aynrand.org
http://www.capitalismmagazine.com
http://www.guerrillanews.com/
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/
http://www.eff.org/
http://www.emdef.org
http://www.toad.com/gnu/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gilmore
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,70015-0.html
http://smokedot.org/
I seem to recall a psytrance track where a woman is screaming "BECAUSE NONE OF YOU WILL LISTEN TO ME!!!" I won't scream, but I think I know how she felt. 
I only have good things to offer. If I have naysayers and people who don't understand, I'll have to press onward anyway. If people want to sit around and do nothing while I do everything, that's okay... In throwing events, I'm used to that (*cough* Dr. Bones *COUGH* *WHEEZE* *HACK*). I'll still do things for these people. |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Sep 29, 2006 19:10
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Hmmm... But, if people are pissed off, at least they're listening (classic Howard Stern approach). How many other threads in North America have had 75 replies (34 from the topic starter), and 1240 views in 3 or 4 days? Mods, is this any kind of record? If not, maybe I'll be a little discouraged. Nah...
How cool is that, really? Patrick Henry got his name known by running his mouth, too.  |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Sep 29, 2006 19:10
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In fact, let's start with the first quote, you know, to show my immaturity and zeal:
"Give me liberty or give me death!" |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Sep 29, 2006 19:10
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Quote # 2: "He's deflecting the bullets with the power of his rocking." --Patton Oswalt |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Sep 29, 2006 19:16
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In THIS war, the only bombs I intend to be droppin' are those containing mad science. |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Sep 29, 2006 19:20
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Another thing - last I checked, John Gilmore lives in San Francisco. If any of you are humble and nice to him and approach him with caution and respect, he might just use his tremendous resources to help your and/or the trance community. He has used them in the past to provide WiFi at Burning Man, from what I understand. He seems to like spending his money defending freedom.
But hey, if I'm telling any of you anything you already know, forgive me - I'd hate to do that. Is reminding you of it okay?
Maybe I'll get butt-hurt now, or at least pretend to be for the sake of humor. |
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Skeeve
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Posted : Sep 29, 2006 20:41
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"I seem to recall a psytrance track where a woman is screaming "BECAUSE NONE OF YOU WILL LISTEN TO ME!!!" I won't scream, but I think I know how she felt."
Yeah, psycraft, new moves...I love that track... |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Sep 29, 2006 23:41
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On 2006-09-29 20:41, Skeeve wrote:
"I seem to recall a psytrance track where a woman is screaming "BECAUSE NONE OF YOU WILL LISTEN TO ME!!!" I won't scream, but I think I know how she felt."
Yeah, psycraft, new moves...I love that track...
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That's RIGHT! It is! A STELLAR track indeed, alongside many OTHER stellar Psycraft tracks! I like Top Gun quite a bit as well - it opens my "Axe To Grind" mix. Check it out on http://www.overmindworks.com |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Oct 1, 2006 03:52
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Clarification on all points IS coming. I will work to make my vision clear to all of you and offer you my assistance in doing great things, and spreading the idea of freedom across this planet, if you will let me. MUCH more to come! I will be demonstrating actions and results to support my ideas. Stay Tuned! |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Oct 1, 2006 05:13
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Also - I will again reiterate here that my thoughts and words are all my own and not representative of any organization or allegiance of which I am a part. It is purely Nick Synergy, at this point. Onward! |
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karmavsDogma
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Posted : Oct 1, 2006 22:23
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In the almost-a-week since we left Symbiosis, it seems that Overmind Works has gotten a lot of publicity here on IsraTrance. Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of this publicity is the unwelcome sort, so I'm going to try to set a few things straight here.
For reasons not understood by me, Tyler and Nick disagree on Nick's new-found direction in life, and they have chosen this very public forum to settle a private personality conflict. As a result of this, I fear the budding reputation of Overmind Works as a quality promotion crew could now be in jeopardy. Although Nick is the most vocal member of our crew here on IsraTrance, he is about 1/10th the equation. The words and actions Nick has poured into his "Global Trance Network", however, are not in any way affiliated with Overmind Works (as has been stated here already, but I'm going to re-affirm on behalf of the OMW crew). It is a personal side-project of his own. This is definitely NOT the way that Overmind Works conducts business. You can ask those we've worked with in the past (Pardigm, Ghreg on Earth, even Androcell would probably still give Overmind Works a solid review) if you'd like to know how the crew operates. Or better yet, just talk to one of us (myself and TimCat on this board, or visit www.overmindworks.com).
I had hoped this thread would die after a couple days. It's not really doing any good for Nick because it fails to state his goals clearly. Those goals, as I understand them, are:
1. Create an online trove of information for all things trance related, including information for throwing events, legal advice, networking, reviews, gear/deco rentals, etc.
2. Create his own personal network of DJs and artists to further his own ambitions as a DJ and budding artist, as well as helping secure gigs, venues, etc. to bring the same artists to the Arizona area and open up a whole new market for them here.
Because these goals were never clearly stated, and because Nick has more exuberance right now than experience, he has probably rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. Use of terms like "domination" do tend to leave a bad taste in one's mouth. The error, however, is with semantics, not with intent. The point is, we as a crew want it to be known that the Global Trance Network is not and will never be an Overmind Works project. Nick is still a part of Overmind Works, but if you feel there may be a personality conflict in working with him directly, I'd recommend you contact one of our other members instead.
And if you really want to see how Overmind Works conducts business, come out to any of our events. You have at least three opportunities in October, and continuing opportunities throughout the winter/spring. Information will always be available on our website. Thanks for listening, and I hope I've been able to shed some light on this situation.
 "Every generation needs a new revolution." ~Thomas Jefferson
Join ours: http://www.campaignforliberty.com
Overmind Works - bringing quality psytrance to the Arizona scene.
http://www.overmindworks.org |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Oct 1, 2006 22:44
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On 2006-10-01 22:23, karmavsDogma wrote:
In the almost-a-week since we left Symbiosis, it seems that Overmind Works has gotten a lot of publicity here on IsraTrance. Unfortunately, it seems that a lot of this publicity is the unwelcome sort, so I'm going to try to set a few things straight here.
For reasons not understood by me, Tyler and Nick disagree on Nick's new-found direction in life, and they have chosen this very public forum to settle a private personality conflict. As a result of this, I fear the budding reputation of Overmind Works as a quality promotion crew could now be in jeopardy. Although Nick is the most vocal member of our crew here on IsraTrance, he is about 1/10th the equation. The words and actions Nick has poured into his "Global Trance Network", however, are not in any way affiliated with Overmind Works (as has been stated here already, but I'm going to re-affirm on behalf of the OMW crew). It is a personal side-project of his own. This is definitely NOT the way that Overmind Works conducts business. You can ask those we've worked with in the past (Pardigm, Ghreg on Earth, even Androcell would probably still give Overmind Works a solid review) if you'd like to know how the crew operates. Or better yet, just talk to one of us (myself and TimCat on this board, or visit http://www.overmindworks.com).
I had hoped this thread would die after a couple days. It's not really doing any good for Nick because it fails to state his goals clearly. Those goals, as I understand them, are:
1. Create an online trove of information for all things trance related, including information for throwing events, legal advice, networking, reviews, gear/deco rentals, etc.
2. Create his own personal network of DJs and artists to further his own ambitions as a DJ and budding artist, as well as helping secure gigs, venues, etc. to bring the same artists to the Arizona area and open up a whole new market for them here.
Because these goals were never clearly stated, and because Nick has more exuberance right now than experience, he has probably rubbed a lot of people the wrong way. Use of terms like "domination" do tend to leave a bad taste in one's mouth. The error, however, is with semantics, not with intent. The point is, we as a crew want it to be known that the Global Trance Network is not and will never be an Overmind Works project. Nick is still a part of Overmind Works, but if you feel there may be a personality conflict in working with him directly, I'd recommend you contact one of our other members instead.
And if you really want to see how Overmind Works conducts business, come out to any of our events. You have at least three opportunities in October, and continuing opportunities throughout the winter/spring. Information will always be available on our website. Thanks for listening, and I hope I've been able to shed some light on this situation.
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VERY well said, sir. You have my respect. |
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Quasga
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Posted : Oct 2, 2006 01:36
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On 2006-10-01 22:23, karmavsDogma wrote:
and they have chosen this very public forum to settle a private personality conflict.
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I totally disagree with your statement above. There is no "they" about it. I've been *responding* to what Nick, alone, has in each instance initially brought from our private *phone* conversations and have tried to keep anyone informed who may be mislead by his insidious statements and your mis-promoted party lineup. I'm trying to keep the record clear for those who don't know me but may feel inclined to judge me based on Nick's unwarranted remarks of spite. I didn't choose to settle any of this here. I've used the telephone multiple times in lengthy conversations, which I initiated, and have merely needed to defend myself against Nick's negligence of forging posts to vent in this very forum. Anyone can see the guy is on overload. I've experienced emotional unstability from him before in the past that has had me concerned, but nothing quite as intensely extreme as this.
Please, Micha, spill none of this blame on me. Shame on you for pulling me back into this messy post.
I'll say this. Overmind Works crew have a lot of heart, they are personal friends of mine, but they are amateurs as an orginization, despite how long they've been together, which makes it all the more hard to take serious on the professional tip. A key member who does not post on these forums has agreed with me on this "amateur" viewpoint just the other day on the phone with him. This is reassuring since I have felt a great deal of misrepresentation and lack of respect in this quandary over the past couples days from a single Overmind representative, despite his "sidework", and I relunctanly feel compelled to inform people of the illusion that is going here.
I've tried to work hard to earn people's respect in this scene by *showing* what I can do for it. Not just talking about it. Too much talk before the walk leaves higher expectations and deeper dissappointment.
Please, be careful, everyone. I've know most of these guys for 4 years, one of them online for longer. and I've had great times with them as friends. But as party organizers, they have a ton more to learn and prove, especially in the department of promotion and paid events, which to my knowledge, they've only thrown one in 5 years that was strictly an Overmind psytrance event and not some urban candy-rave hybrid in the heart of Phoenix with established structured promoters who were the heart of the operation and totally running the show. If you are a professional, please heed my warning and take it slow with these guys. Let them really *prove* what they can do for you. Don't just buy the hype.
Now, becuase I was brought into this ugly mix again did I allow myself to let this off my mind to protect the interests of myself and other professionals in the scene. I'm not saying these guys aren't capable of doing great things for the US trance community in the future, but at the current time, they are still cutting their teeth with the community beyond their local crowd.
Take it from me, someone who was apart of this crew years back, initiated and designed advanced deco for them, built them a free website (not the current one there now), designed them free flyers and even printed one at my job then for next to nothing. I tried bringing a sense of professional direction to the group before and they didn't really want to push forward back then. Now for some reason, they are desperate to push the pedal to the metal, but don't necessarily have all the driving skills in place. And looks who's at the controls. Decide for yourself, everyone.
Now, please, I'm respectfully asking that you leave me out of future posts in this and any other thread that pertain to this "soap opera", as someone smugly put it. If Nick had self-control to begin with, we all would have alot less crap in our cache. When someone twists my words and uses them out of context, I will always set forth truth to shine.
Despite what response my remarks are given, I'll again, refrain from posting again to "this" irritating post, as well.
What about the music??? Oh right, that.
Keep grooovin people, sorry the needle flew off the record in this forum. 
Farewell,
Quasga
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nicksynergy
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On 2006-10-02 01:36, Quasga wrote:
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On 2006-10-01 22:23, karmavsDogma wrote:
and they have chosen this very public forum to settle a private personality conflict.
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I totally disagree with your statement above. There is no "they" about it. I've been *responding* to what Nick, alone, has in each instance initially brought from our private *phone* conversations and have tried to keep anyone informed who may be mislead by his insidious statements and your mis-promoted party lineup. I'm trying to keep the record clear for those who don't know me but may feel inclined to judge me based on Nick's unwarranted remarks of spite. I didn't choose to settle any of this here. I've used the telephone multiple times in lengthy conversations, which I initiated, and have merely needed to defend myself against Nick's negligence of forging posts to vent in this very forum. Anyone can see the guy is on overload. I've experienced emotional unstability from him before in the past that has had me concerned, but nothing quite as intensely extreme as this.
Please, Micha, spill none of this blame on me. Shame on you for pulling me back into this messy post.
I'll say this. Overmind Works crew have a lot of heart, they are personal friends of mine, but they are amateurs as an orginization, despite how long they've been together, which makes it all the more hard to take serious on the professional tip. A key member who does not post on these forums has agreed with me on this "amateur" viewpoint just the other day on the phone with him. This is reassuring since I have felt a great deal of misrepresentation and lack of respect in this quandary over the past couples days from a single Overmind representative, despite his "sidework", and I relunctanly feel compelled to inform people of the illusion that is going here.
I've tried to work hard to earn people's respect in this scene by *showing* what I can do for it. Not just talking about it. Too much talk before the walk leaves higher expectations and deeper dissappointment.
Please, be careful, everyone. I've know most of these guys for 4 years, one of them online for longer. and I've had great times with them as friends. But as party organizers, they have a ton more to learn and prove, especially in the department of promotion and paid events, which to my knowledge, they've only thrown one in 5 years that was strictly an Overmind psytrance event and not some urban candy-rave hybrid in the heart of Phoenix with established structured promoters who were the heart of the operation and totally running the show. If you are a professional, please heed my warning and take it slow with these guys. Let them really *prove* what they can do for you. Don't just buy the hype.
Now, becuase I was brought into this ugly mix again did I allow myself to let this off my mind to protect the interests of myself and other professionals in the scene. I'm not saying these guys aren't capable of doing great things for the US trance community in the future, but at the current time, they are still cutting their teeth with the community beyond their local crowd.
Take it from me, someone who was apart of this crew years back, initiated and designed advanced deco for them, built them a free website (not the current one there now), designed them free flyers and even printed one at my job then for next to nothing. I tried bringing a sense of professional direction to the group before and they didn't really want to push forward back then. Now for some reason, they are desperate to push the pedal to the metal, but don't necessarily have all the driving skills in place. And looks who's at the controls. Decide for yourself, everyone.
Now, please, I'm respectfully asking that you leave me out of future posts in this and any other thread that pertain to this "soap opera", as someone smugly put it. If Nick had self-control to begin with, we all would have alot less crap in our cache. When someone twists my words and uses them out of context, I will always set forth truth to shine.
Despite what response my remarks are given, I'll again, refrain from posting again to "this" irritating post, as well.
What about the music??? Oh right, that.
Keep grooovin people, sorry the needle flew off the record in this forum.
Farewell,
Quasga
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The first thing I want to do here is to commit my abilities to help people KEEP grooving, no matter WHAT might bump the needle off, even if it's me that bumps the tables. I have seen myself and many DJs hit the eject button on the CD player, stop the music, and have people STILL grooving when the music came back on. I offer my commitment to help grooving occur wherever possible.
I REALIZE that we have been seen as amateurs in the past, we have made some mistakes, we have been less than motivated, and perhaps even LESS THAN RESPECTFUL. But what I am trying to bring to this organization, and to the community, is a new sense (and practice) of professionalism. So, in fact, you have my commitment to being a professional wherever possible, even if it means retracting statements, clarifying them, or otherwise apologizing for my methodology, and to doing so publicly - like a professional with some level of PR skills.
We will take it as slow as we can, and PROVE ourselves and our professionalism where WE have control over whatever aspects of an event that we lend our efforts to.
I'm not trying to bring anyone or their reputation into question by what I am doing. I am trying to offer something meaningful and good back to the electronic music community, and to get great artists and DJs booked to play in Arizona. I HAVE done a lot in this respect, and I WILL put my money where my mouth is. The community has this assurance from me. |
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nicksynergy
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Posted : Oct 2, 2006 01:53
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I can and do have self-control and will exercise it AND self-restraint wherever it is proven to be needed. I can and will do this. |
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