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Hi everyone, I'm Peter Bland, the Australian adventurer featured on Dateline NBC. I am an author, speaker and adventure guide. I now run adventure trips to Antarctica and Outback Australia.

I have 3 beautiful children aged 9,7 and 5. My wife, Julia, and I had been together for 18 years travelling all over the world having some incredible experiences together and struggling with some pretty harsh lows and many stresses during that time. These included my heart surgery and that of our son. We had also faced financial trials and further medical trials with me being taken by an avelanche in Antarctica in 2001.

However despite having gotten through all of that we have recently seperated. Wow, where did that come from? I didn't see it coming that is for sure.

I mention this because this seperation fomed part of the story that was just screened on Julia and I on NBC Dateline.

Watching the show brought back some great memories for me. It also made me contemplate how we ended up where we are. Is it for the better? Was it always going to happen which such strong minded people?

Well life is a journey isn't it?

I'd love to hear your thoughts and questions and I'll try to respond to as many as I can following the show and in the days afterwards.

All the best.

Peter Bland

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Peter Bland

and you can find more about this at dateline.msnbc.com

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#1 - Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:35 AM EDT

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Elizabeth Chuck

In case you missed this segment, the full video is available online here.

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#1.3 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:46 PM EDT

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steve eicholtz

hi I was just diagnosed with an aortic anyuerism was told by doctors to give up my landscaping business .... I am so depressed by this i didnt know which way to turn till i saw your story ... thank you i know now its not the end of the world even though i feel like a ticking timebomb by the way i am only 44

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#1.4 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:08 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Great job at NBC I have just watched finished 1 minute ago and am still crying. Wow

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1 vote

#1.5 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:10 PM EDT

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Paul-1057298

I bellieve the family should come first before any adventure

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#1.6 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:11 PM EDT

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kent-1057435

so how old are your kids now?

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#1.7 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:16 PM EDT

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kent-1057435

so how old are your kids now?

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#1.8 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:20 PM EDT

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Greg-524632

I've always wanted to meet Mr. Perfect! One thing about advise is; A wise man don't need it and a fool won't use it! Go figure.

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#1.9 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:21 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

kids are Olivia 9 Angus Jay 7 and Dougal 5. they are just great. re adventure first. Well life is an adventure I think too aften in life we dont allow our selve to travel beyond our own comfort zone

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#1.10 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:24 PM EDT

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Stacey Crawford

How do you feel about your wife seperating from you and do you just see this as the next "Antartica?"

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#1.11 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:57 PM EDT

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Stacey Crawford

Do you see your wife's seperation as the new "Antartica" of challenges you need to win? I really hope that you do!

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1 vote

#1.12 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 9:06 PM EDT

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Lonnie-1057841

Hi Peter

That was an awesome story. Are you and your wife together again. I hope the best for you two. You two seem like an awesome couple. Best wished to you all.

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#1.13 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:07 PM EDT

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nolongerlaw

Hey Peter I am following in your footsteps as a motivational speaker from TBI recovery. I enjoyed the show very much. I relate to your story of successful recovery. Mine too was similar. Success to you and family with the rest of your lives!

Tyler

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#1.14 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:19 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

hey Tyler yes thank you . we always have choice. consequences is what gets forgetten sometimes. PB

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#1.15 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:41 AM EDT

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Elmbridge Advantage

Documentary looks Great!
Well done Pete and Jools!!

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#3 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:39 PM EDT

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Elmbridge Advantage

Documentary looks Great!
Well done Pete and Jools!!

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#4 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 7:43 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

well done charlie good filming job

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#4.1 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:15 PM EDT

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Elmbridge Advantage

Hi Peter,

When's the next trip to Antarctica?

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#4.2 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:23 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Good question Charlie, my next trip to Antarctica is actually for Valentines Day next year ie 14th of February. Can you believe that. How ironic is it that the only charter i could get was on valentines day. there is more to this world than we can see with just our eys. I hope you can make there are limited spaces. Thanks for your comment there are more details on this on my website thanks PB

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1 vote

#4.3 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:32 PM EDT

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will-1057295

How do you foresee the future of the relationship with you and your wife ?

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#5 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:02 PM EDT

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mynameisjim

Pete, is your ex-wife seeing someone else yet?

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#6 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:02 PM EDT

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Paul-1057298

Hi Pete. Are you still married to Jules?

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#7 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:03 PM EDT

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Jeremy-1057299

Great story... I admire your courage!!

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#8 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:03 PM EDT

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Ed Bland

When you go back to Antarctica just make sure to listen for avalanches! Hopefully next time it'll turn out differently

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#9 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:03 PM EDT

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ozzie-1057302

Your strive for overcoming difficulties was very motivating. My question is, if you could do it over again knowing that your relationship was at steak, would you?

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#10 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:03 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Our relationships are always at steak. Awareness is the first step toward making positive choices. I hope that thru this story more couples are investing more time in something that they may have ASSUMED was AOK......moral NEVER assume....PB

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#10.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:22 AM EDT

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jon thomas-1057303

Peter,

Great story. My question is, If you could do everything all over again, is there anything that you would want to change?

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#11 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:04 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

it is a journey. if you knew the answer b4 you started it wouldnt be a journey. sure i there are things i would love to be able to change....even i cant do that.....so given that i might as well move on.....ie Antarctica for Valentines Day next year. check it out come with us.....

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#11.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:20 AM EDT

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Ben Davol

I am half Aussie. My Mum was from Geralton WA. Took the family "back home" last August. WOnderful adventures but, forgive me for the personal nature, how did you afford all of this? In your 20's jetting around the world? Just curious.

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#12 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:04 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Love Geralton i used to windsurf there every season. $$$ well I got my skills up . you see if you dont find your POD point of difference then all you are is a commodity. I used to be a commodity trader. Commodities get traded always on the lowest price. find your POD and then go hard. PB

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#12.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:19 AM EDT

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chris-1057306

How is your health NOW??,, peter?

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#14 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:04 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Strong as Malley Bull....that is slang in Australia for STRONG

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#14.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:16 AM EDT

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erik-1057309

Is this the chat with him?

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#15 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:04 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Yes Erik it MMMMMMMEEEEEEEE. how r you going?

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#15.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:16 AM EDT

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will-1057295

how do you see the foreseeable future of the relationship with you and your wife giving the current circumstances

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#16 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:04 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Hey Will. Well I know what i want. Unfortunately you cant force love. it is a journey hey. I can just hope and pray. keep my faith that this happened for the right reason and to be honest despite the enournmous pain that i am in. I think this had to happen. we had such love and the last 8 years has been so hard. i want the love we had with the joy we have in our lives now. thanks for your comment

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#16.1 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:12 PM EDT

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Amber-1057312

What advice can you give to young people with dreams of adventure such as yours? I've always wanted to travel with sea shepard and lend my services to them, and spread the word about oceaninc conservation of the ocean that I've loved since I was a kid.

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#17 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:04 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Sea Shepard would be great. Any way you can get to antarctica it is worth doing it is life chaning. come with me in Feb. check out the details at

my advice, believe in your dreams and dont let others put them down. focus and faith...PB (Personal Best)))))LOL

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#17.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:15 AM EDT

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David Noel

You have such a beautiful family to live and you are getting older man. Is it worth it to be tempting fate like that?

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#18 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:04 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Hey David, only as old as you think, no i am make more centred on the farm nowadays...

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#18.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:00 AM EDT

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ENC-1057314

Wait a minute, I didn't see the part about you getting separated on the TV show?

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#19 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:04 PM EDT

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Jeremy-1057299

Great story... I admire your courage!!

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#20 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:05 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

yes still married however seperated. J is living up the road. we split the kids. it is not ideal. i can only hope that this story and the space we are giving each other is for the ulitate best. i know i want. You know Jeremy as a speaker i talk about this also but....unless we move in we can never move on. PB www.peterbland.com

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1 vote

#20.1 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:17 PM EDT

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Jess-1057317

Do any of your children show signs that they have the "adventure" gene in them like you? And if so, how do you think you will guide them, and what will you say to them.

You are an inspiration to all.

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#21 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:05 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

Hey Jess, yes they are adventours little monkeys tonight I had the kids and we live on the farm you saw in the show, any way it is a near new moon tonight and not much light out. there is a race horse that i am giving penisilin shots every day. any kids i walked up to the stables in the pitch dark then fubbling around in the dark looking for the light switch and my 9 year old daughter got the needle ready and everthing. I thought to my self what great adventurous kids they are. In fact i took a photo and put in on my face book. i think my kids can be inspirations to others. thanks Jess. PB

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#21.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:09 AM EDT

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Susie-333

Peter,

I just wanted to tell you that I don't need to meet you to know that if you decide to put your marriage back together (it's so obvious that you belong together) that you will. You are an amazing man.... and I think your wife knows that, still loves you and is just looking for a sign. Don't ever give up and you will win her back.

Have faith,

Susie

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#22 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:05 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

I agree Susie, faith is the key... in all aspect of life particulary in love...

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#22.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:06 AM EDT

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Pam A-1057323

Peter,

I am in awe of what you and your wife have done. I have always been afraid to take any chances. My prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for letting me live through you for a few minutes.

Pam

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#23 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:05 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

My pleasure join my website group and i do daily affirmations and life lessons you might enjoy. PB

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#23.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:04 AM EDT

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Wugie

Peter,

I enjoyed the piece very much. I am curious if you regret living life the way you did or if you are the type of person who takes everything as a lesson learned.

Best of luck,

Augie

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#24 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:05 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

lesson learned attitude...although doesnt mean i dont get sad. i am just good at keeping my eye on the big picture that is what all my mentoring and coaching is all about.

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#24.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:03 AM EDT

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CMlawyer

What I want to know is (1) Was the whole story just free publicity for your ventures and Jules' art show? And (2) who came up with the idea to totally throw away journalistic integrity and try to sell the tripe about your son having heart problems because Jules' heart "was breaking" while you were out of town.

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1 vote

#25 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:05 PM EDT

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ozzie-1057302

CMIlawyer is rude and obnoxious...she probably had her heart broken and thinks Peter is the punching bag, twat..

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#25.1 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:42 PM EDT

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Nancy-1057882

Your comments reveal you missed the whole message: the journey, the lessons, the experience, the inspiration. That's sad.

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#25.2 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:20 PM EDT

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Pam-1057851

CMlawyer - Are you kidding me? Grow up.

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#25.3 - Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:00 AM EDT

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Peter Bland

CMLawyer why do you say they should grow up? What are they missing? PB

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#25.4 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:02 AM EDT

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Josie-1057326

Good luck to you and your family. There is NOTHING more precious than that.

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#26 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:06 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

I agree Josie, i need to let time do its think and work on plans for this outback australia spectactular and trip to Antarctica next year

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#26.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:01 AM EDT

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REmbert-1057327

It may have been answered, but did you and your wife stay together. The news report seemed alittle vague.

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#27 - Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:06 PM EDT

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Peter Bland

we r working things out it will take time....PB

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#27.1 - Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:36 AM EDT

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