10 things to say to keep the peace


	10 things to say to keep the peace

mugofcoffee

6-22-2009 10:28 PM

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6-23-2009 6:57 PM

ladiebugzz

thank you for this.

6-24-2009 7:56 PM

purpleclicker

Where is #10????

6-26-2009 4:40 AM

rapsinoha

infact iam greatful with this

6-26-2009 4:41 AM

rapsinoha

but i did not see no 10

6-30-2009 6:59 AM

mugofcoffee

The 10th point could not got clipped, as we have clipping limits in the CM. Hence, you need to visit the site to get more of the details...

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