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William Henry Drayton
Sep. 20, 1742
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Sep. 3, 1779
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Continental Congressman. Drayton came from one of the wealthiest families in South Carolina. His grandfather was William Bull who was the Royal Governor of South Carolina in 1737. At an early age Drayton was sent to England to begin his education where he initially attended Westminster School. He next attended Balliol College, Oxford, before returning to South Carolina in 1764. He apparently spent more time enjoying England than studying and ran up large debts which his father refused to honor. When he returned to South Carolina he married Dorothy Golightly daughter and heiress of Culcheth Golightly. This marriage would alleviate some of his debts, but his spending habits continued including indulging in horse racing and thoroughbred raising. In 1765 he was elected to the twenty-seventh Royal Assembly from St. Andrews and the justice of the peace for Berkeley county in 1767. On August 3, 1769 he published the first of nine essays in the South Carolina Gazette attacking the Non-Importation Agreements. He was introduced at Court and on February 1, 1771 was appointed a member of the South Carolina Royal Council. However, he did not claim his seat until April 3, 1772, when he joined his father on the Council. He underwent a startling change in political philosophy from ardent supporter of the Crown to radical revolutionary. His apparent reason was his distaste for the flood of placemen that descended upon South Carolina during the 1770's. In August 1771 he was appointed Deputy Postmaster General for the Southern District of North America, but he only held that position until a placemen could be sent from London. In public and private he railed against placemen on the Council who did not have the best interests of the province at heart. In 1774 Drayton was temporarily appointed as an assistant judge for the Northern District comprising Camden, Cheraws, and Georgetown. His commission was later revoked when another placemen arrived from England. After his ouster from Council and the judgeship Drayton turned to addressing public gatherings in Charleston. He soon was a popular figure with the people and was associated with the revolutionary faction then operating openly in Charleston. In 1775 the back country district of Saxe Gotha elected him to the First Provincial Congress as well a member of the Secret Committee. The Provincial Congress sent him, as well as William Tennant and Oliver Hart, both Baptist ministers to the back country to explain the patriot position. The sentiment in the upstate included many who wanted to remain loyal to the Crown and were active Tories. They were able to get the pro-British sympathizers to sign a treaty of neutrality in September of 1775. Saxe Gotha returned Drayton to the Second Provincial Congress from 1775 to 1776 with him as it's President. In 1775 he was elected the first Chief Justice of the State of South Carolina and as a result resigned from the House, but the election was ruled null and void because under the Constitution of 1776, the position of Chief Justice was not a disqualifying one. Drayton next represented Saxe Gotha in the Second General Assembly from 1776 to 1778. He was elected to the Continental Congress from St. Philips and St. Micheal's where he took his seat on March 30, 1778. Although he disagreed with some of it's provisions he signed the "Articles of Confederation" on July 9, 1778. In Philadelphia he actively supported the French alliance, and immersed himself in committee work. Drayton did not live to see the Revolution end as he died from typhus fever in Philadelphia. On the two-hundredth anniversary of his death his remains were removed from his grave in Christ Church Cemetery in Philadelphia, and returned to his family's ancestral home and family vault on the banks of the Ashley River in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Often this happens at 5.30am - 9.00am and again between 3.30pm and 7.00pm.
You must slow down and preferrably stop. sometimes is it possible to slowly drive through the line of cows and carry on your way, but you must drive very slowly and be alert the whole time so you don't him any of the animals.
Remember in the countryside of New Zealand cows and dairy farming is a traditional way of life.Related to:
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We drive on the left side of the road!!
During summer time, hence tourist season, it's pertinent to remind you we drive on the left side of the road.
Please be very careful about this, for both driving and when a pedestrian.
Every year we have tourists involved in head-on collisions due to them driving on the wrong side of the road. This often happens because our roads have so few cars on them, so you sail along on the wrong side. Then you go round a corner and bang! into a solitary car on the same side.
It's not a pretty outcome, for the tourists or for the locals.
Safe journey and enjoy your trip.Related to:
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Late Winter/ Early Spring Warning!
If you are in Rural areas between late July - late August beware of the new born lambs.
They are so cute, you can hardly handle it. You'll find yourself rapping on some Taranaki or North Otago Farmer's door, saying "Please Mr. Farmer can I take a lamb back to Germany (or Israel, England, USA Botswana, or Nicaragua wherever)." And New Zealand farmers are so laid back, and kind they'll say "Oh yeah, Go and pick one. Do you need a bag to carry it in." And this is all fine and dandy.
But I warn you now, You will encounter problems at the Airport. First you'll have to declare the animal... and If you try and do it secretly, Lambs have a habit of Baaaing loudly until they are fed. And once its declared, MAF (Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries) will be on you like a Fly on Sheep Poo.Related to:
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Take Warning at Carparks Seriously!
On many carparks near tourist attractions or in remote areas there are warning signs not to leave valuables in the car. Although you think NZ is the safest country in the world because the majority of the people are so friendly - it is not, the crime rate is even rather high.
There are gangsters specialised in travelling from carpark to carpark and break into tourist cars whenever they spot something interesting in them. And sure, in most cars and vans they would find something because most people are on the way from A to B with the luggage in the car while they visit points of interest and go for little walks.
Particularly dangerous spots are places where an event takes place at a certain time, for example penguin viewing in Oamaru. The West Coast has become an infamous area for thefts from cars, especially around the Pancake Rocks. There were also various reports from Northland about this nuisance.
Update 10 Jan 2008
It is with disgust that I read about some thugs who went to the extraordinary length of driving 50 km on a gravel road to break into cars in the Mt. Aspiring National Park. They travelled those 50 km from Wanaka to the Raspberry Flat carpark in the Matukituki Valley. The carpark is at the end of the road, and only trampers (hikers) go there who set out on multi-day walks or do the Rob Roy Track past the glacier. It is just another example that we have too many criminals in this country and a warning that you should take my warnings and the warnings at the carparks seriously. And not just: Lock it or lose it. But: Take it with you, store valuables at a safe place or lose them.Related to:
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Driving fatigue.
One of the forgotten dangers of driving in New Zealand, is fatigue.
Our roads can be very long and lonely between towns. OK we are a small nation, however the roads seem to be longer than imagined. It think it is because of the lack of towns along the way.
Fatigue can Kill. It can kill you and your loved ones as well as some innocent other people.
When you are touring our country, so often you are trying to fit a lot in a short time frame, hence the long driving hours.
This is when fatigue can hit unexpectedly, so PLEASE remember this and take some breaks in your journey.Related to:
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Declare It or Dump It!
Remember to declare these:
- food of any kind
- plants or parts of plants (alive or dead)
- animals (alive or dead) or their products
- equipment used with animals
- equipment such as camping/hiking gear, golf clubs, and used bicycles
- biological specimens
If you're unsure, it's better to declare them. Else there's an instant fine of NZ$200!
Dump any food items, even those from the airplane, either on board or in the bin provided at the airport (you can't miss them!). You'll never win this race!!
Sharks - Beware!!
Remember there's the odd shark or two in the waters around New Zealand.
You shouldn't be afraid, and there's nothing really you can do to avoid them, except take notice of any signs at the beach you are swimming. Best option is to swim between the lifesavers flags.
We don't have many shark attacks each year, if any, so don't be too worried. But you must be aware all the same.Related to:
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Swimming can be dangerous.
If you do try swimming at one of hundreds of beaches, remember there are dangers in the sea. Not just sharks, but rips (strong currents) and just heavy seas. If you are at a patrolled beach, be sure to swim between the flags and you then know you have surf life-savers watching over you. Drowning is one of the highest dangers in this country.
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$200 instant fine for illegal food importation.
$200 Instant Fine. The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry has imposed this instant fine at all entry points to New Zealand. We are an island nation dependent on primary produce, therefore it is vital that we protect our environment from foreign diseases and pest etc. Here is a brief list of what they are targeting:
-All Foods.
-Any and all live animals, animal equipment, outdoor and camping equipment.
-Soil and water.
-Any plant material, plant matter and things made from plants.
-Any and all items made from wood, wool, hair, shell, fur, skin, ivory, feathers, bone, horn, and tusks.
Now this doesn't mean you can't bring these items in to the country. You just have to declare them so they can be checked before entry. Some will be confiscated if they are deemed a threat or danger. And some are automatically banned.
Remember to check you luggage, for example shoes can be made from wood, and some toys are filled with water. All shells need to be shown to the officers and are usually ok. My daughter and I often return with shells. Clams and coral are banned as they are protected in their native countries.
I've listed both Agriculture and Customs websites here for your information.Related to:
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Do Not Hitchhike!
Before getting into the car of a stranger know: New Zealand has the second highest crime rate in the developed world! We do not want to deter you from this beautiful country but tell you that you should not do things you would not risk to do in your own country. You are not confronted with the daily problems and meet so many nice people when you tour around, so you might lose the awareness of the dangers.
In September 2005 a German backpacker named Birgit Braeuer was murdered when hitchhiking in Taranaki. She had been warned by NZ friends at her backpackers hostel and by New Zealanders for whom she had worked at a farm, but she was so euphoric about this beautiful country and the people that she thought nothing could ever happen to her. Although her alleged killer has been arrested this does not make her alive. So think twice before you take a ride with someone you do not know. As a hitchhiker you are not only a target for rape and assault, everybody knows that you carry all your belongings with you. What starts as theft might end in murder.
Every now and then we have reports about assaults on hitchhiking tourists, strangely enough most times in the Wellington area.
Also take into account that many people take drugs, and under the influence of "P" or other drugs people might do things they would never do when sober. There are many reports about crimes committed under the influence of drugs.
If you cannot afford or do not want to travel in a rental car invest in a pass for the bus, or try to get a ride with a fellow backpacker.Related to:
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The strange Give Way rule when turning left
... is going to change at 5am on Sunday, 25 March 2012, and New Zealand will have the same turn left and right rules as the rest of the world.
Meaning all traffic turning right has to give way to a vehicle coming from the opposite direction and turning left. This applies at cross roads, T-intersections and driveways where both vehicles are facing each other with no signs or signals, or the same signs or signals.
A second rule change will be introduced regarding the give way rule at uncontrolled T intersections. All traffic from a terminating road (bottom of the T) will have to give way to all traffic on a continuing road (top of the T). This will bring it into line with T-intersections where there are Stop or Give Way signs on the terminating road. The NZ Transport Agency recommends that you think: Top of the T goes before me ;-))
Here is the story about the old give way rule.
The absolutely funny thing about this rule is that I did not know about this rule on my first two trips to New Zealand and nothing happened. Perhaps this was due to low traffic in the countryside or - in the cities - the cautious New Zealanders who automatically stop in such situations because they know that even their fellow contrymen and -women have problems with the rule... ;-)
Anyway... The rule says that if you are turning left, you have to give way to vehicles on your right that are turning right.
New Zealand is the only country in the world which has this rule, and there are endless discussions about to abolish it to make driving safer for everyone. The rule creates absurd and dangerous situations because it is not done with giving way to right-turning cars. Just try to imagine this situation: You want to turn left and see that an oncoming car wants to turn right. You stop to give way but this damn car does not turn. Of course, this is because either a tourist not used to the rule is driving this car - or a car behind you or even on a second lane behind you is heading straight on. So the oncoming car has to give way to this car. This means that you have to look into the rear mirror when turning left and only stop if there is nobody behind you who drives straight ahead...
Apart from that rule there is a nerve-cutting tendency not to drive to the middle of a big intersection when turning left or right and stay in front of a green traffic light, so sometimes only one or two cars can turn while the lights are green. I think the reason for this bad attitude is the lack of professional driving training. New Zealanders are not obliged to take driving lessons, so they can only learn what their accompanying friends and relatives teach them, and if they have never learnt how to properly turn by waiting at the furthermost point of an intersection until the oncoming traffic has passed this will not change for generations to come.
See also: http://www.landtransport.govt.nz/overseasdrivers/driving-in-nz.html
Update 4 March 2010
The Government has decided that this crazy rule will be changed - but only in early 2012. It is so hard for New Zealanders to give up old traditions ;-) So in early 2012 the turning right rule will work as in the rest of the world. I think this will be a great relief for tourists.Related to:
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My Top 25 Heroes.5
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My Top 25 Villains3
a list of my 25 most favorite villains
Bended Genders21
There are some people who have been turned into opposite gender.
Favourite artists0
Some favourite artists of mine, off the top of my head. In alphabetical order.
What Were They Thinking?0
Characters that just make you go 'WHAT?!"
Comic Vine is becoming so HUGE that their coverage is branching out to conventions all over the US! So now I've edited some of the conventions concept pages to include all the coverage that CV has put their time into...
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Want List: X-Men (Adjectiveless, New & Legacy)0
A list of back issues I need to complete my collection of the ongoing X-Men series that started in 1991, and subsequently continue as New X-Men, X-Men & X-Men: Legacy. Strangely, I thought I had most of these...
Want List: Uncanny X-Men0
A list of back issues that I need to complete my Uncanny X-Men collection. To prevent confusion, this list starts with the birth of the All-New, All-Different X-Men.
Vertigo: Unowned (1993-1998, 2012-2013)0
My eventual goal/hope is to own every Vertigo release. Now, I'm not entirely crazy like wanting to own everything that was released in hardcover and softcover in both formats or every printing of everything. Essentially, just owning every item that w...
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After the hype the Watchmen movie brought, DC tried to use this new hype by directing people who enjoyed Watchmen to many of the other comics in their back-catalog, dividing them into five categories:Books for Mature Readers (Read: 29 of 40...73%)Bes...
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Want List: X-Factor0
All volumes & issues of X-Factor that I need to complete my collection, in order of publication.
Favorite Anime/Manga Characters0
Currently Reading1
Here's what I'm reading now, or comics I think you should read regardless of if they are new or not.
Want List: Age Of Apocalypse0
When the Age of Apocalypse first came out, I couldn't afford to buy every issue. Instead, I read my brother's copies. The trick isn't finding issues. It's remembering the right issues. So this list is to help me internet shop in future...!
Want List: X-Treme X-Men0
It's been tricky getting back issues of this series. Very few people want to sell the later issues, or at least very few people want to sell them for reasonable prices.
Want List: Cable 0
I just keep forgetting which issues I need.
Want List: Generation X0
There's absolutely no hurry to get these. Thing is, I used to own the whole series. But for the sake of room, money & bad stories I decided to part with many issues. So this is just for the sake of being a collector, rather then a desire to see c...
Want List: X-Statix0
So far I've picked up a lot of 'X-Force' & X-Statix as cheap back issues. However, there are still a few that elude me...
Want List: New Warriors0
Once upon a time, I had all issues of the New Warriors (well, all except for one little issue). Then, for some mad reason I gave the whole series away. Not even sold it, just gave it away... It's not been an easy ride to replace those well loved issu...
My Top 25 Batgirl Covers.0
My Top 25 Lanterns2
My Top 25 Beards.4
Got List: Original X-Men0
These are harder to find for reasonable prices. So it's easier to compile a 'Got List' as opposed to a 'Want List'.
Bow Chika Wow Wow0
Kinda obvious what this list is about hey ladies? ;) (List is still being updated, in no particular order)
Reading List0
Here are the list of comic books, handbooks, and manga which I read so far.
Fascinating Concepts That Will Rock Your Minds Off0
Comics to teach our kids with....0
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1998-02-28 : Floyd Mayweather Jr 130 lbs beat Sam Girard 132 lbs by KO at 2:47 in round 2 of 10
- Location: Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
- Referee: Earl Morton
- This was Mayweather's first professional fight with his father in his corner. Floyd Sr. had been in prison for drug trafficking.
- The first round was mostly an evenly fought defensive gem, with Mayweather primarily moving forward and Girard blocking incoming jabs with some counter attempts. Mayweather scored a flash knockdown at 2:58 of the round with a counter left hook. Up at the count of two, Girard finished the round with a small mouse under the left eye.
- Mayweather was warned for a low blow early in round two.
- Girard wobbled Mayweather with his best shot, an overhand right, with Mayweather along the ropes. Girard then began working to the body as Mayweather tried to hold with a minute left in the round.
- Girard tried to slug it out with Mayweather on the inside, standing in front of him and going toe-to-toe.
- Girard was knocked down by a short right to the head at 2:12 of the second second.
- Mayweather then walked Girard down, backing him up and knocking him out with a straight right at 2:45 of the second.
- Girard fought two more times, losing a ten-round decision to Paul Spadafora and a six-round decision to Lemuel Nelson. The noteworthy statistic is Mayweather and Spadafora had a combined record of 35-0 when Girard fought them in 1998. 16 years later, Mayweather and Spadafora had a combined record of 94-1-1, making Girard's losses to them credible.
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Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Audio Society
The Pacific Northwest Audio Society has been dedicated to the exploration and enjoyment of fine music and electronics since its founding in 1978. We're audiophiles and music lovers with diverse backgrounds and a range of interests in music and audio reproduction. Although the Society is based in the Seattle area we serve the entire Northwest region and draw enthusiasts from as far as Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia, for new and exciting audio adventures.
Our membership network includes a number of top audio experts from the Northwest and around the world. Check out our Membership page to learn how you can become a member. For about the price of a latte each month you'll support the Audio Society's ongoing efforts and gain a plethora of benefits for yourself in the process. If you're in the area, drop in for a meeting and see for yourself what the club is all about.
Saturday August 22nd 12pm-4pm at Doc Bottlehead
Bottlehead August Event Announcement – Save the Date The August meeting of the Pacific Northwest Audio Society will be a special event that takes place at the Bainbridge Island home of Bottlehead. Most of you are no strangers to Bottlehead, as Dan Schmalle (aka Doc B) and his dedicated group of audio fanatics have presented very interesting products at PNWAS events in the past, and are also prominent in the DIY, and Head Fi communities. Dan is also one of the principles in the Tape Project, whose products have been demonstrated at club events and at numerous audio shows around the world. Dan has indicated that the entire Tape Project catalog http://tapeproject.com/catalog/ will be available for our listening pleasure.
Meeting will include some short presentations by Dan, headphone listening stations (also featuring the new "Neothoriator" headphone amp using 845 tubes driving AKG K 1000 ear speakers!!!), and a lot of great music from the custom multi-amped audio system in Bottlehead's main listening room. Bring your significant others for a beautiful road trip to hear some great music on Bainbridge Island. Soft drinks and snacks will be provided, with stronger beverages available a few steps from the venue. Because of the location for this meeting, the meeting will be held on Saturday August 22nd, 2015, from 12-4pm. Bottlehead is located at 9415 Coppertop Loop NE, Suite 101, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. It is approximately three miles from the Bainbridge Island Ferry dock. Most of you will be taking the ferry from Seattle, or as the locals say "the boat" to Bainbridge Island. We will discuss this at upcoming meetings, but think about carpooling, ridesharing, or even renting a van or two if there is enough interest. This event will constitute the regular August meeting for PNWAS – there will be NO meeting on Tuesday August 11 (our normal meeting day).
Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 7:30 PM - Meeting Location - Kirkland Woman's Club
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Kirkland, WA 98033
3beez Presentation Update:
To all members of the Pacific Northwest Audio Society:
From Jeffrey Barish, founder and president of 3beez:
I am looking forward to meeting many of you at the meeting on 9 June. The
first part of my presentation will be based on the article that I wrote for The
Absolute Sound called "Understanding Digital Audio Systems". It appears in
the current issue (TAS253). I will discuss the terminology that I proposed
for eliminating the confusion about the functions performed by products in
this market segment. Everyone knows what a power amplifier does, but a "music
server" means different things depending on which company makes it. I will be
prepared to continue with some discussion about FAQs, but I will open the floor
to questions from the audience. If you have been considering the purchase of
a digital audio system, this is your opportunity to ask about any issues or
concerns that you might have.
The second part of my presentation will be a demonstration of the product that
I designed, the Wax Music Management System. I originally designed the system
for my own use, but people kept telling me that they wanted one too. It has
developed far beyond anything I considered when I started the project. The
presentation to your society will be the official unveiling of the latest
version of the product, although I just posted a little information about it
at the web site. The new product is based on the same custom Wax software,
but I have added several interesting new features. It is now possible to
import DSD downloads; you can include liner notes with your recordings; and
the Wax Box supports streaming from services such as Tidal and Spotify. I
have also upgraded the hardware for even better sound quality.
I hope that you will plan to be at the meeting next Tuesday evening. See you
Jeff Barish
Jeffrey Barish, founder and president of 3beez, will give a two-part presentation to PNWAS. The first part will be based on his article in the current issue of The Absolute Sound (issue 253) called "Understanding Digital Music Systems". This portion of the presentation will address issues that confuse and intimidate many newcomers to computer audio, particularly the inaccurate and inconsistent terminology used to describe products in this category (including the term "computer audio"). A simple set of terms accurately describes all digital music systems. The presentation will continue with an open discussion of other issues related to digital music systems. Bring questions.
The second part of the presentation will be a demonstration of the Wax Music Management System (winner of a 2015 TAS Editors' Choice Award), the product that Jeff originally designed to rip, organize, and play his own music collection. You will see and hear Wax Box 3, the latest version of the product, which has not even been announced yet. Many users comment that the Wax software is the first to solve the "classical music problem", but lovers of music of all genres appreciate the ease of use and flexibility of the software. 3beez's custom software makes it easy to catalog by work (rather than track), to survey a music collection (rather than search), and to preserve information that used to appear on the record jacket or in the liner notes — even by users who lack degrees in computer science. Ripping a CD collection is usually a big project, but with a system like Wax, the end result amply rewards the effort.
Dr. Jeffrey Barish is founder and president of 3beez. Prior to 3beez, he was founder and president of EuPhonics, a software firm specializing in audio and music synthesis products for the computer and professional audio industries. At EuPhonics, he invented many signal processing and system architecture innovations, including a fundamentally new music synthesis technique based on spectral modeling which produces very realistic instrument sounds. During this period, he was also a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Colorado at Boulder. When 3Com acquired EuPhonics, Dr. Barish became Director of audio technologies for 3Com. Prior to establishing EuPhonics, Dr. Barish was founder of Sonic Solutions, which introduced his NoNoise system for eliminating noise from audio recordings. Earlier in his career he was hardware manager at Lucasfilm/The Droid Works of the team developing SoundDroid, a programmable system for processing digital audio. Dr. Barish has a PhD and MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, and an SB from MIT. His doctoral dissertation on concert hall design established design principles that have been applied in concert halls around the world, including Symphony Hall Birmingham, England and Harris Concert Hall Aspen, Colorado. Dr. Barish was awarded a Fellowship by the Audio Engineering Society for this work. He also served on the review board for the Journal of the Audio Engineering Society for many years.


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19.12.2010: about. 19.30. speaking and playing teapot toy. M1 supermarket in Poznan. http://miastodzwiekow.blogspot.com/2010/12/soundtoys-3.html
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