
William asks…
It depends what your skills are. If you are unskilled or do something like construction forget it. If you have very good high tech skills and are willing to work in a place that has an extremely high cost of living you might be able to get some work. The only company I know that is hiring is Comcast and most of their positions are customer service. It is hard to get by in the bay area on customer service wages.

Thomas asks…
Im about to graduate from Nursing school in about 10 months. I getting worried about finding a job because i see less and less jobs available and heard some nurses are getting laid off. Do you think by next year the job market would be different. Are any new RN grads having difficulty finding a job?
R.N.’s are the most wanted nurses in all hospitals, clinics, you name it!
No, it will not be hard, if worse come to worse, you can always contract with a nursing registry! =]] Good luck!

Maria asks…
I am looking for Marketing oriented jobs that require a degree (in early 20s)
So, you don’t probably have much experience. You could start with marketing researcher position, if that’s up your alley (something can be found at http://www.researcherjobs.org/ ).

Jenny asks…
I live in Seminole, Fl. I just graduated with a Television Production degree and have been doing Freelance positions for the last two months. I’m ready to get a full time job even if it means one that has nothing to do with television. Tampa bay is the 12th largest market in television terms and is very difficult to find a position. So I need something in the mean time. I’m 22 yrs old and have done everything from fast food to retail. IF anyone knows of anything in the tampa bay area whether its television related or not, Please let me know.
King engineering is always hiring, or at least they were. Lots of jobs available if you can do math. They are by the airport where 60 intersects Veterens Expressway. Good luck!

Mary asks…
i live in austin tx. my husband just got laid off from his job (elevator mechanic apprentice). our apartment lease is up in may and we really want to move to the bay area to be by our family (we are both originally from cali). how is the job market for SF? still suffering or is it getting better? would you say its hard to find work there even though it’s a big city? what about the surrounding cities? I am a nanny, how about for me? is it hard to find nanny work right now? how much do nannies typically make there?
The job market is still very bad in SF, you’d probably find more opportunity staying right where you are.
To get an idea of how bad it really is check out the job adds on craigs list. What used to be literally 100’s of ads in each job category each day is down to less than 20 per day.
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Michael asks…
Does any1 here live in the Bay Area..CA???
I do!
I wish i would live in the Bay Area…. Maybe in a couple months

Chris asks…
ARIGHT, ERYBODY UP AROUND THE BAY AREA CALIFORNIA, WHO’S YOUR FAVORITE RAP ARTIST, SLAP YO ANSWER BELOW!
The 40water. And keak da sneak. Gotta love his rusky voice.

Lizzie asks…
I miss my piano and can’t fit one in my current apartment. Are there places in the bay area where I can rent an hour a week to play on a piano?
Craigslist S.F. Has rehearsal space:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/muc/

Helen asks…
I am 14 years old and I want to play on an area team in the bay area, but I don’t know which clubs are good. Can anyone suggest some teams that are near Fremont and are good?
Check out USAV ‘s website and look for your regions page.
Or if you tell me what state you live in i can tell you your region.
The regional websites have info on teams and tryouts.

Daniel asks…
So basically I have this decade project in the 1940s and I have to find two major local events in the San Francisco Bay Area. I couldn’t really find anything that great. What are some really great events that happened in the Bay Area in the 1940s?
An event I can think of is the Golden Gate Expo of 1940 on Treasure Island but this link has a lot more. Click on any year links about S.F. History
http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/index5.html
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Michael asks…
What are the key areas that make a internet marketing blog very successful?
also what areas turn people away?
There are all sorts of things that can make an advertising campaign fail
Please see the link for INFORMATION in this matter.
NO, I am NOT selling anything and the link is just for INFORMATION
and INFORMATION only.
Before even investing your time in any sort of project,
Think about the consequences… & the potential for simply not working.
GOOD LUCK!

Mary asks…
I have heard that google adwords only gets a 3-4% click through, is this true?
Is google adwords really the best option to get traffic to my blog?
How soon will I see trafffic come to my blog?
Use SEO to increase your blog traffic, at least you’ll not paying Adwords 🙂
there is so many ways how to get traffic for your blogs but the question is are you willing to pay or not if you do, use Adwords, but if have low budget use SEO for long term Investment but unfortunately SEO need times at least three month or more,anyway if you using Adwords don’t forget to optimize your Adwords, use Google Analytic , to get more specific location about your niche, do some keyword research, to get cheap prices, and buy some e-books or download about Adwords free e-book , believe me using Adwords without any knowledge can kill your pocket,
PS. Use hubpages to get Instant traffic its much better than other blogs, believe me you will enjoy using hubpages, cause hubpages is so easy lol 🙂

Sandra asks…
I am looking for skilled writers at a cheap rate or are willing to write just for gaining publicity on their own site.
I’m a writer.
Check out my blog at http://jcmasters7.blogspot.com
Let me know if you are interested in making a deal.

Lizzie asks…
Detailed answers are most welcome
Spread the word.
Post your website on Google and Yahoo so that it will be added to their search database.
Tell people about it.
Write about it on other sites that are similar to yours. Say that theirs is good but ask if they could visit yours.
Advertise. Even free means work, such as flyers.
Make it interesting so more people talk about it after the go and see it, and so they come back.
Update often. Use color, and not big words. Lots of pictures help. Break lots of info. Down into small sections.
Hope this helps!

Mandy asks…
If you work in the Internet marketing field, then you should always be learning and staying in touch with latest technologies, information and data. So abundance of information in an internet marketing blog people’s are looking for.
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David asks…
I’m about to attend my county’s votech for marketing,can somone list some high paying jobs in that field? Have any of you climbed that ladder or know someone who did? if so, where did he/she start? and what kind of college would i need to make (if possible) like $100k a year?
It really depends on where your job is located. I work in Marketing in Manhattan and $100k is a normal/ attainable salary for a Marketing job at a good firm. You just have to get your foot in the door. My suggestion is to get in with a good firm, no matter what the position. Name recognition is huge! I started out as an Adminstrative Assistant in a really great firm and now 7 years later I am heading up a Marketing team at a top Investment Bank in Manhattan. Best of luck to you!

Lizzie asks…
Yes, What kind of marketing jobs are out there for a person with some college like certificate?? And are they hard to get ??
In my field (restaurants), we often use entry level marketing people to spread the word about things like our catering service to local businesses. Often times with restaurants the corporation will reimburse the franchise for whatever is paid to the marketing person, so we are more willing to give someone relatively new to the field or with limited experience a chance. Search for local franchise offices for restaurants with catering services like Panera or even some fast food places.

Ruth asks…
I have a friend that ot a degree in Business Admin with an emphasis in Marketing. She lives in a very small town about an hour to hour and a half from any large city. She worked for me full time part of her way through college. She had excellent skills and was very ethical. She earned her way into management and as a management trainer and was successful at both while still attending college full time. She thought that the company was going to move her into its marketing department but the company had major money problems and couldn’t promote her and doesn’t look like it will be able to any time soon. She loves marketing and is desperate to get into this field. But can hardly even get a response to her resume’. She has tried getting on with major corporations and wouldn’t mind getting on with a minor one but she’s not able to just up and move without a job. I don’t think they are considering her because of her lack of experience in marketing and her proximity. Any suggestions for her?
She should consider an internship somwhere to get more experience, it isn’t as rare as it might seem to take one after you’ve graduated. I would also consider sales for a marketing company, or working as media buyer or receptionist as a foot in the door type of thing.
Another problem might be an address, if she is applying to places out of state they may think she wants them to pay relocation and that can be a detractor.

Donald asks…
I have a master’s degree in international business from UK and currently in US. I am open to sales marketing jobs as I do not have any work-experience but I’d love to work in international management.How do I go about it? Also I did find 2-3 opening in international management and would like to know how the interview will look like? What kinda questions will they ask etc etc. Or as for marketing , how is the interview process if they say it is rigorous. Any site that could help ?
FreeLife International is just that – International, and they’re hoping to go into the UK this year. They just might have some type of job openings for a person with your experience. Their link is below.

Robert asks…
To be clear: I’m familiar with very basic HTML and how to use blogging platforms like WordPress. I’m looking for examples of jobs where you work for a company (not self employed or free lancing) that revolve around SEO and web marketing. NOT article writing or micro site blogging. All suggestions are appreciated. Thank you.
For seo to work, all require strategies to go hand in hand like site optimization, keywords, basically your’e on track with word press but link building is really a necessity to improve your site. Also try traffic geyser. Hope this helps, james from seoaviator
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Jenny asks…
I’m trying to decide on whether or not to purchase the following tickets
Flying from Taipei to Seoul on Thai Airways arriving at 4:15 PM
Flying from Seoul to San Francisco on Singapore Airlines at 5:40 PM
Is that enough time? Or should I leave more room? Will I need to go through immigration/reclaim my bags/check my bags back and everything?
Yeah, unless your flight to Seoul is delayed. No, you won’t need to go through customs because you’re just transferring from one international flight to another and your luggage will be sent from the Taipei to Seoul flight to the Seoul to San Francisco without having to claim it. So when you get off your first flight just walk to the gate of your flight to San Fran.

Paul asks…
I’m planning to fly from San Francisco to Manila with stopover in Seoul, Korea according to the flight information in late July or early August.
I always request free accommodations when there is a mandatory stopover, on every airline. If they deny it, which is rare, I buy from another carrier. As far as I am concerned, once I check in at the beginning of the flight until when I get my bags back at the final destination, I am in their arms, and they should take care of me. This attitude works- it isn’t just idealistic.
I flew to Taipei from Chicago two months ago, via Seoul on Asiana Airlines. I did as described above, and had no problem getting a free hotel room. It included a shuttle from the airport to downtown (I had a 23 hour layover, and had a choice of a downtown or an airport hotel). They also provided free dinner and breakfast. Breakfast was from the restaurant on the top floor of the hotel with lovely city views- a buffet complete with smoked salmon and imported cheeses, and all the rest one would expect.
Just ask before you buy. And, if possible, buy from a Korean travel agency- meaning an ethnic travel agent with Korean people working serving the Korean community. They depend upon those Manila flights to fill the planes, so use that to your advantage. I might cost around $800 including taxes. Good luck!

Mark asks…
Hello!
First of all I’m so sorry this text is going to be so long! But i hope you can help me.
So I’m a 20 y.o girl, currently living in Greece and I’m planning to move to Seoul next year (in two years at most). First i have to finish university. I’m majoring in spanish literature next year.
I’m planning to start learning korean soon. my knowledge of the language is just limited to the absolute basics I’ve learned from kdramas and songs and stuff. I’m a pretty fast learner trust me, so that doesn’t scare me.
what scares me is the moving part. so any kind of feedback, advice, opinion, suggestion, likes and dislikes are well accepted. so some of my basic questions are:
1. which area would you recommend? I’ve heard Gangnam-gu is nice. but a couple of teachers that I’ve seen on youtube (simonandmartina) live in Bucheon and say it’s really nice too. In a forum someone said “stay away from Incheon”… I don’t know, I’d like somewhere with people around my age, like students. cafes, restaurants and a bit of nightlife. maybe close to the river or to a park?
2. I’d probably have to live in an officetel because a regular apartment would be kind of expensive for a broke student like me. so what kind of prices are we talking about? if you could give me an example of where you live it would be helpful. also, feedback on any realtors that speak english would help a lot. would it be better if i shared the expenses with a flatmate? should i look for one?
3. i don’t think my degree in spanish literature will help me at all in Seoul. no idea how many people actually want to learn spanish there and i don’t really know if teaching is what i want to do in life.
So what is the easiest job i could possibly get in Seoul? doesn’t matter how much it pays. and even before that, can i work in Seoul as a foreigner? what papers will i need? anywhere you could direct me to find more about citizenship and work permits?
4. how on earth do i tell my parents? my parents are sort of closed minded when it comes to moving out of the house. my mom moved from mexico here to marry my dad and now just the idea that i might want to move somewhere else is unbearable to her. even though it’s my life after all. my dad will cut me right off. how do i deal with this?
If you made it this far let me say that yes, I’ve thought this through otherwise i would have never asked all this stuff in the first place. I read here on yahoo a question once, this girl from latin america wanted to go teach in Korea but she was mostly thinking about it just because she loved kpop.
Even though I like kpop and many people, like my family, would say that that’s what makes me want to move, it has nothing to do with my plans (if i can call them that). It would be either Seoul, San Francisco or NY. It’s just that something is driving me to Seoul and i don’t know what it is.
Please don’t go hating on me for whatever reason. If there’s anything important i might have forgotten to ask that you can think of then please say it. Any feedback you could give me would be nice. And if just in case you’re like me and you’re thinking about moving to Seoul too then share your thoughts.
Thanks in advance.
Ok, I’ll take these in order:
1 and 2) It depends on what you can afford. Most places make you pay for a year up front plus a security deposit. Do some internet searching for people looking to share at a price you can afford. Don’t get your mind set on a certain place to live. If you’re outgoing and friendly, you’ll find friends!
I live in a VERY small town about 1 1/2 hours from Seoul. Our apartment is about 53 square meters and we pay about $4000 for a year plus a deposit of about $1500. Seoul is WAY WAY WAY more expensive!!!
You might want to think about postponing your dream for a year, get a job, save lots of money and THEN come to Korea. It’s NOT cheap to live here…well…not in Seoul anyway!!!
3) The best thing for you to do would be to call the Korean Embassy in your country and ask specific questions about work and visas. If you want to work in Korea, you either have to have the correct visa or work illegally.
4) Can’t help you much with this one! You know your parents the best. Would it be better to start talking about it now (as in “Wow! I’d LOVE to go and live abroad for a year or so!) or wait until you’re plans are all made and tell them “This is what I’m going to do for the next year or two.” Good luck with this one!! 😀

William asks…
Hi, I’m a collge student from Seoul, Korea.
I’m going to the US as an international student.
I would probably go to either Univ. of San Francisco or Loyola Univ. Chicago.
Which school has a better academic reputation and better facilities for students?
Plus, I want to expose myself in diverse culture with lots of fun.
(e.g. go clubbing on weekends, enjoy exotic cuisines, visit numerous tourist attractions and etc.)
In that case, should I go to Chicago or San Francisco?
I know San Fran has better weather but I heard it’s not as cosmopolitan as Chicago.
My friend also told me San Fran is more expensive but less energetic than Chicago.
So I’ve been struggling to decide where to go.
Please help me!
I lived in Chicago for 4 years and have lived in and around SF for 7 years now. In terms of exciting things to do, clubs, tourist attractions, cuisine, I’d say the 2 cities are about equal. Both cities have a great public transit system also, easy to get around. Chicago is definitely much much MUCH bigger than SF, and I think more cosmopolitan. In terms of diversity, you’ll find it in either city. The weather is MUCH better in SF, but SF is also MUCH more expensive than Chicago. You will meet lots of interesting people and find lots of things to do in either city.
I love Chicago, but I prefer SF to Chicago because to me, SF is a more laid back, relaxed place (which I like) and because the weather is better, more time to do lots of outdoors stuff (hiking, kayaking, etc). And I hated shoveling my car out of a frozen snow block every morning in the winter. That’s just my preference.
Also, I’d base my decision on the school too, not just the city. I went to Loyola, it’s a pretty good school…on the small side but not too small. I don’t know anything about Univ of SF. You should check out not only the reputation of the school overall, but check out the strength of the particular department that you wish to study in (for example, if you want to major in Chemistry, who has the better Chem department…look at how much research funding they get, if they have any big name professors, etc.
Good luck with your decision!

Nancy asks…
Hi, I’m a collge student from Seoul, Korea.
I’m going to the US as an international student.
I would probably go to either Univ. of San Francisco or Loyola Univ. Chicago.
Which school has a better academic reputation and better facilities for students?
Plus, I want to expose myself in diverse culture with lots of fun.
In that case, should I go to Chicago or San Francisco?
I know San Fran has better weather but I heard it’s not as cosmopolitan as Chicago.
So I’ve been struggling to decide where to go.
Please help me!
I was born and raised in Chicago but moved to San Francisco over a year ago. Based on what you are looking for, I think that Chicago is the better choice. For one, Loyola is one of the best schools in the country and has an excellent reputation. The weather in the Bay is not much better throughout the year. It does not snow but it is usually pretty chilly even in the summer. It is not typical of what you’d think California weather to be. San Francisco may have a larger Asian population but as a whole Chicago is more ethnically diverse. Also, San Francisco is MUCH more expensive! I pay one hundred dollars more per month for a studio in SF than I payed for a 2 bedroom in Chicago!
Good luck, both are beautiful cities.
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Ruth asks…
I’m currently an undergrad at Cal State Hayward (East Bay) majoring in marketing. I was hoping to get accepted to intern in the marketing deparment for Intel because I have a lot of family that works there, but unfortunately they have no connections with that department.
Now I am looking to intern for well-known companies such as Apple or Google so that I may distiguish myself among applicants at UC Berkeley for my Masters in Business. However, that is seemingly difficult as well.
Will interning at a more prominent company increase my chances of getting accepted to UC Berkeley? Is it neccessary?
Would it be better to intern for a company or marketing firm that the deans or proffessors are more familiar with or recommend their alumni to?
Although my ambition and persistence is there, I’m not sure if it is my age (I’ll graduate at 20) or if it something else like my GPA (I have a cummilative of 3.4 so far, will soon be a 3.7) that is affecting my internship search. Please help!
HI there,
I am a second year UC MBA grad and would be joining Intel this fall. Any top MBA program give a lot of weightage to business experinece since Bschool is about sharing business stories and insights. Not sure if you are talking about MBA program specifically but a couple of years of expereince does help.
Regarding big firm vs small – Between good work in small firm vs bad work in big firm it is alwasy better to go with the former. During applicaton the admiss. Team focuses your actual work done in the firm … So big firms do help but if you get to learn and do important work in small firm choose that.
And yes if you can maintain a GPA over 3.6 that would be great./…. Maybe you can do more networking and ask your friends if they know people ….thats how i got my intern and job

William asks…
Why they have made it so difficult to understand the MBA program at Cal State Hayward? I wanted to know how much more I have to do to get my MBA at CSUH and was hard to understand.
I have my BA in German Literature and minor in business from San Jose State. I have taken organizational management,Marketing,Accounting, Global business, and Ethics. So how much more do I need for MBA? Is it possible for me or impossible to get my MBA ? They have listed some 120 coursed in the requirement in their MBA program. Thanks in advance
This is some of the stuff they asking for that i have copied and pasted. Do i have to take all these. I thought it was 1 1/2-2 years program for masters.
All have a course grade of “C” or better.
Have a combined 3.0 grade point average (minimum) in all units taken to satisfy the requirements of the student’s degree program.
Have no more than 13 units for extension and/or transfer credit (any extension and/or transfer credit must be approved by the Program Director) and/or coursework taken in “Unclassified Postbaccalaureate” status.
All units earned within the five years immediately preceding the completion of the requirements for the degree.
Have completed a satisfactory program of study, defined below.
Fundamental Coursework (0-12 units)
Fundamental coursework must be completed before enrolling in any M.B.A. core course, except MKTG 6120 Managerial Communication and MGMT 6120 Globalization, Innovation and Sustainability. Fundamental coursework can be waived by passing an exam on a course by course basis. Exams are offered once per quarter. There is a fee of $25 for each exam. Please see the M.B.A. website http://www.mba.csueastbay.edu or contact the CBE Graduate Programs Office (VBT 430, phone 510-885-2419) for dates and registration information.
ACCT 6015 Financial Accounting (4)
ITM 6015 Information Systems Development and Management (4)
MGMT 6015 Data Analysis and Decision Modeling for Managers (4)
Core Coursework (36 units)
MGMT 6120 and MKTG 6120 should be taken before other core courses. These two courses only require proficiencies as prerequisites. All remaining core courses require both proficiencies and fundamental coursework.
MGMT 6120 Globalization, Innovation and Sustainability (4)
MKTG 6120 Managerial Communication (4)
ACCT 6215 Managerial Accounting (4)
ECON 6215 Economics for Managers in a Global Economy (4)
FIN 6215 Corporate Financial Management (4)
MGMT 6215 Business, Government and Society (4)
MGMT 6220 Operations and Supply Chain Management (4)
MGMT 6225 Executive Leadership (4)
MKTG 6215 Marketing Management (4)
Capstone (4 units)
ENTR 6800 Entrepreneurship Practicum (4)
or MGMT 6800 Seminar in Strategic Management (4)
Electives or Option (12 units)
Students take any 3 courses at the 6100 level or beyond selected from ACCT, ECON, ENTR, FIN, ITM, MGMT, or MKTG. Courses cannot otherwise be used as part of their degree program.
or
Students select one of the following options:
Entrepreneurship Option (12 units)
Required Courses (12 units)
ENTR 6480 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
ENTR 6485 New Venture Development
MGMT 6520 Negotiation for Managers and Entrepreneurs
Finance Option (12 units)
Select three courses from the following:
FIN 6305 New Venture Financing
FIN 6310 Seminar in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
FIN 6315 Seminar in Options and Futures
FIN 6320 Studies in Financial Markets
FIN 6325 Financial Management of Banking Institutions
FIN 6360 Management of Risk and Insurance
FIN 6375 International Financial Management
Human Resources and Organizational Behavior Option (12 units)
Required course (4 units)
MGMT 6612 Strategic Human Resources: Frameworks for General Managers
Electives (8 units). Select two courses from the following (we highly recommend that 3 courses be taken):
MGMT 6520 Negotiation for Managers and Entrepreneurs
MGMT 6550 Research Methods for the Successful Manager
MGMT 6560 High Performance Management
MGMT 6613 Topics in Human Resource Management
MGMT 6615 Strategic Compensation, Incentives, and Productivity (Note: Please see Errata page for corrections to this content.)
MGMT 6618 Selecting, Maintaining and Retaining Employees
MGMT 6675 International Human Resource Management
Information Technology Management Option (12 units)
Required Courses (8 units)
ITM 6271 Database Management and Applications
ITM 6273 Business Intelligence and Knowledge Management
Electives within Information Technology Management (4 units). Select one course from the following:
ITM 6130 Enterprise Management Systems
MGMT 6155 Applied Project Management (4)
ITM 6278 E-Business Systems Development
Marketing Management Option (12 units)
Select three courses from the following:
MKTG 6401 Marketing Research
MKTG 6410 Buyer Behavior
Basically, MBA is a waste of money, many graduates can’t get an intern job, let alone formal job
Talk to counselor if you are determined to go, since CSUEB is 3rd class school, you are OK with your class and scores

David asks…
We have been actively looking to buy in the Pleasanton/Dublin area but have been advised that the market may go down significantly in the next 12 months so renting might make sense for the short term. Anyone familiar with this area have a comment or advice?
Rent. The market is getting ready to crash.

Michael asks…
I have a 2007 Trek 7.6FX that I bought on an impulse, in attempts to replace a previous bike that had just got stolen. I have had the Trek since mid-May 2007 ridden it 3-5 times and
cannot seem to sell it. This bike is in brand new condition! My reason for selling is that I need a more rugged commuter and I have decided on the Bad Boy Ultra.
I am asking because i’ve never put any bike on the market for sale… I’ve tried Craigslist and some local ads but it’s a very slow process…Does anyone have advice on Marketing an excellent deal on a Bike? FYI : The bike is in the SF / East Bay Area.
Have you considered trading your bike into the dealer that is selling the bad boy ultra, he might give you a good deal on the bike, and he has the outlet to move it to other buyers that are not available to you to do.
You could always clean the bike up and polish the chrome a little, maybe your asking to high a price for the bike. Yopu should try to remember that what you paid for the bike new is not what your going to get back when you sell it. Maybe your asking price is too high and its not worth it for someone to pay your price when they don’t know if anything is wrong with the bike, it would be easier for the buyer to buy a brand new bike from a quality dealer, that way they know it is brand new and not used, for the same price.
Try lowering your price by 10 to 15% and also explain in the ads that you are running to sell the bike, the reason why you are selling it. Sometimes this helps to sell an item such as this to a buyer.
Hope this helps you to get the bike that you want to buy.

Donald asks…
I am pretty sure there is no numismatic value and their value is in the silver content. I am guessing they are in pretty average condition from 1880’s to 1900. No Carson City mint coins. I’d like to know what the spread is between buying and selling in this market.
I would like to find a reputable dealer within driving distance of the east bay but, may do a couple hundred miles for a good price.
If you mail it to me i’ll send you $100. But thats a collectors item!
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