User talk:Carkin1

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Again, welcome! CK Whipple 00:00, 5 January 2010 (UTC)

Call for Feedback Re: Making Wiki Easier for New Users/Contributors
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Kara aka CK Whipple 17:53, 7 November 2009 (UTC)