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1. Rida Al Barazi says:

   June 11, 2006 at 3:35 pm

   Congratulations Derek, I agree with you, it is a responsibility, but at least a very lovely one.. it is like a reward to something you are doing for passion not for the reward itself

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2. Derek says:

   June 11, 2006 at 4:22 pm

   Thanks Rida. It looks like all the new members are starting to throw their badges up now that the agreements have been emailed.

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3. kristin says:

   June 11, 2006 at 4:44 pm

   Your content is always great.

   You fit in exactly where you should with the rest of the 9rules sites.

   What community(or communities) did you get listed under?

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4. Derek says:

   June 11, 2006 at 4:49 pm

   I don’t believe I’ve been listed yet. From what I’ve heard, we have the opportunity to drop feedback concerning our thoughts on placement within each or multiple communities. I’m sure I can trust Tyme’s judgement as far as community placement is concerned.

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5. Dennis Bullock says:

   June 11, 2006 at 4:58 pm

   I think you will keep up just fine.

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6. neve says:

   June 12, 2006 at 5:34 am

   Congrats Derek! Soon you’ll be the blog king xD

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7. Anshul says:

   June 12, 2006 at 7:59 am

   Congrats Derek. Am looking forward to what will the 9Rules inclusion bring to this blog apart from the already great posts.

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8. Poldo says:

   June 12, 2006 at 2:34 pm

   Good job, Derek. You finally found your nine.

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9. Derek says:

   June 12, 2006 at 2:52 pm

   That’s right Poldo, I finally found my nine. I made sure to update the footer link to reflect the update

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10. Koray says:

    June 12, 2006 at 3:36 pm

    Roll your index finder into your thumb. Thumb pointed up towards the sky.

    Point your middle finger up as well.

    Your ring finger should fold down, then push it towards the right and rest it on your middle finger so it doesn’t slip.

    Then just make a ring out of your thumb and index finger with your left hand and let your middle finger fall below and make a hook.

    Congrats by the way

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11. Derek says:

    June 12, 2006 at 3:48 pm

    Koray, your hand holding lesson on recreating the blog sign worked. Although, I have a tough time keeping my ring finger in place against my middle finger.

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12. Jay says:

    June 12, 2006 at 3:49 pm

    Hey Derek, Congrats bud! I’m a touch late, but what the hay!? I’ve fallen off the blogosphere for a while and now getting back on track slowly.

    You deserve this badge dude. Wear it well.

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13. Derek says:

    June 12, 2006 at 3:55 pm

    It’s been awhile Jay. How’s the mouth healing up?

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14. AsceticMonk says:

    June 12, 2006 at 5:07 pm

    Hi Derek, congratulation! That’s huge but somewhat expected. I knew with the content of this site, you are going to make it for sure.

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15. Jay says:

    June 12, 2006 at 7:17 pm

    Not bad, had the root canal (partially frozen only – don’t ask… but ouch!) a couple of weeks ago. Now I have an appointment on the 27th the get temporary crowns put in. I can’t wait to get my smile back. Other than that, everything is healed up pretty good actually. Gonna have some lingering after effects for some time to come, but it could have been worse.

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    May 10, 2007 at 10:16 pm

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