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    • Eagle94-A1
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      By Eagle94-A1 · Posted

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    • fred8033
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      By fred8033 · Posted

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    • swilliams
      Mere Good Presentation versus Requirement?

      By swilliams · Posted

      Pictures... good to know.  Son said he couldn't attach them to the actual workbook and I just took his word for it.  Second son still has his workbook to start, so I'll let him know in case he tells me the same thing.
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      Mere Good Presentation versus Requirement?

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