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i want to apologize to those readers who unfortunately had to endure the events that unfolded right here, over the past few days.  i have removed all the posts and comments regarding this matter.  i would also like to pass on some useful information to any of you who are interested.  if you don't already have a sitemeter on your blog, i would recommend doing so.  i've had one on mine for a few years and honestly never checked in on it, but years later, an occasion arose that i had to put it to use.  at this time, i was glad that i had it there to direct me on the path to reconciliation.