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A Slight Change
Sun Apr 12 12:13:46 EDT 2009

For the time being, attrition.org will display a new color scheme to show support and our sincere appreciation for the medical professionals, restaurant and grocery workers, and the people who make society run every day for their sacrifices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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