Upward Bound Helps Again


	Upward Bound Helps Again

dmegivern

2-14-2008 12:59 PM

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dmegivern says:

It's so nice to know that at least one government program is working.

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2-14-2008 1:43 PM

abailart

Many thanks to you and dulios for bringing to attention this week two marvellous projects.

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