----- Original Message -----
From: "Randall Szott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 5:47 PM
Subject: Please remove me from this list!
I've tried several routes and I can't to seem to escape the incessant -
How many angels can dance on the head of the aesthetic pin - discussion.
Release me!
Snarky I know, but I'm frustrated.
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Release thyself -
Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:10:23
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