Chicago Bears Go Pink
by Adam T on Sep 30, 2009 10:59 AM CDT
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PrintGreg Olsen has worn the pink bracelet ever since his mom was diagnosed with breast cancer, but this Sunday he'll take it to the next level. Players around the league will be wearing pink gear to raise money.
He hasn't been without one in eight years, not since his mother, Sue, was diagnosed with breast cancer. His first one broke, and he quickly replaced it.
So wearing pink to support breast cancer awareness is nothing new for Olsen. But wearing pink gear (cleats, gloves, helmet decals, etc.) for a game will be.
Olsen was happy -- tickled pink, you might say -- to step forward to be part of an initiative the NFL is calling "A Crucial Catch: Annual Screening Saves Lives." Starting Sunday and continuing through the month, the league is encouraging annual mammograms for women older than 40 by having players wear pink gear.
Jay Cutler, Lance Briggs and Juaquin Iglesias also will participate for the Bears.
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The photo on the linked article...
Olsen looks like he’s clutching the ball like it’s his binky, saying “my ball” when anyone gets near.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
I think I'm running for ta-tas this weekend.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 11:28 AM CDT up reply actions
Nice!
You’re girlfriend/wife is making you run for them? Sorry, I couldn’t help myself ;) I see that you changed your avatar- I love the “Bears of war” pic!
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
Ha!
The wifey and I trying this new fad called, uh, jogging. I believe it’s jogging… or yogging. It might be a soft j. I’m not sure, but apparently you just run for an extended period of time. It’s supposed to be wild.
Actually, we’ve been running for a while now. It’s has become my daily cool down, I love it. I’m still not very fast, but I can at least run for more than a half mile now without collapsing. :)
And thanks. I wanted something different and I like it. But I’m not sold yet. It bothers me that it’s not easily recognizable. I dunno.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Bravo sir
Also impressed when Burgundy can be referenced. Don’t get to down on the avatar, it is hard to see what it is, but for those that really want to know they’ll click on it and be impressed when they see it full size. I’m not sold on my new one yet since the beauty of the pick is somewhat hidden.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 30, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Your gonna miss the pancake breakfast though.....
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 30, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Good for you guys
A few years ago, after a messy break-up with the ex, I started running cause it gave me a chance to “get a way from it all,” and have a release. Needless to say, I still run on occasion, but after running the ’07 Chicago marathon I kind of get away from it (26.2 m) in 90 degree heat will that!
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
I haven't gotten up to do a marathon yet.
Only running 10k’s at this point. Which is kind of pathetic when you think about you people and your marathons. Sorry to hear about the divorce.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
both of you, damn
i ran my first 5k 2 months ago… a 10k still seems unmanageable
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
It's amazing
what your body and mind can accomplish when pushed to the limit.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
i've done a 12 mile
ruck march in a tad under 3 hours… but running a 10k… i’m pretty sure i would probably die
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah. You'd be fine.
There’s a moment when your body thinks it can’t go anymore. Mine is around 30 min. into it right now. You push through it and you feel like you can run all day. At around an hour I start to get blisters though and the fun and peace of running starts to fade away.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
12 mile walking
for completion of something military related > running 10k on my own
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, gotcha
Just remember not to start out fast otherwise you might be tired at the end.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
Not to worry
We weren’t married thank goodness, and it definitely wasn’t meant to be.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
by far the most vulgar and awful rally call
for a very serious issue
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
Some radio show put on an event called,
Boxing for Boobs, here in Charleston. They had scantily clad ladies get in a ring and box it out while sceezy old men and horny teens dropped cash for the same cause. I’d think B4B might be more vulgar. Just sayin’.
BTW – welcome back!
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Boxing for Boobs is a localized event
Save the TaTas is country wide.
I think it trivializes the disease.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
I cannot argue with this, so I will go with my fallback response...
So’s you’re face! ;)
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice!
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 30, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't agree
because people who aren’t affected by the disease (or someone they love) can easily relate to it…IMHO.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
Save the TaTa's sounds like a local group trying to keep
the local strip joint open.
i think it’s demeaning.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
That's where we differ
I think it puts a happy spin on an otherwise negative, and downer of a subject.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
Okay,
Just found out what B4B was really about. It was a group of girls who wanted breast implants. Got in the ring and boxed it out and the winner was given $3k for implants. But she had to show them at the next years event.
Not for cancer awareness at all. I am such a tool full of misinformation.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Charleston???
Charleston SC or WV?? I live in Charleston SC and am a huge BEARS fan.
by Stellarpete22 on Sep 30, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions
The very same!
Live off Daniel Island on Clements Ferry Road. What about you?
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
I am.
Born in Norfolk. Grew up in Newport News. Pretty much stayed in or around the Hampton Roads area until College. I don’t really follow much college football since Vick left Blacksburg.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm from the other end of the state..
I wont even try to tell you the place but I was only 25 min from Lane Stadium..Vick did alot for that school and town. I follow them a little more now than I did before I left for the Mil.
I would probably be more into College football,
If I went to a decent football College, if that makes sense, or had grown up in close proximity to one. The only reason I started pulling for Tech in the first place was Vick, same reason I watched UNC (Ronald Curry). Played with one and against one in H.S. so I wanted to see how far they’d go. I like Tech and Frank Beamer, but Beamer ball pisses me off sometimes, especially it’s ability to disappear in big games.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
I'm just saying...
but shouldn’t Juaquin Iglesias be active before he agrees to wear pink on his game day uniform…
I kid!
by Lester A. Wiltfong Jr. on Sep 30, 2009 11:29 AM CDT reply actions
maybe they figure since he is just standing still on the sideline
they can get better shots of him than the guys actually playing.
Being Who You Thought We Were Since 2005!
It's a great cause and if any players gave the guys who are participating a bad time
they should be taped to a blocking sled and let everyone from both teams take their shots.
Excellent story!
Good for Greg, the NFL and everyone involved!
Awful. Absolutely awful
I am all for women’s health and I hope they find a cure for all diseases but this makes no sense.
Shouldn’t the NFL be raising awareness of prostate or colon cancer?
That makes far far far more sense.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
Why
Does it make far more sense? Yes, the majority of fans are male, but there are a hell of a lot of female fans.
I’m surprised the NFL is doing anything about it at all. Rather than complain that they aren’t working to fight a disease you care about, be happy they’re doing something at all about a disease that’s continuing to kill more and more people every year, both male and female.
not only are the majority of fans men
there no women in the league whatsoever.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
kinda like
having a (insert male dominated event) sponsored on Opera
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
i think you meant Oprah
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
lol! yes... (bows head in shame)
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes but...
Breast Cancer affects both men and women.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 30, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
irrelevant
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
How is it irrelevant?
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Oct 1, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
because the focus is women's health
save the tatas. every heard of it?
that’s why they chose pink.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
No matter the focus
it doesn’t make it irrelevant.
And yes I’ve heard of save the tatas and yes I know why they chose pink.
Mainstream awareness is important no matter what medium is chosen to get the message out. NFL, MLB are mediums used to increase awareness an ounce of prevention goes a long way.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
and football player who wears pink
should be mocked
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
I'm going to finally chime in. This is a "for what its worth" so take it anyway you want.
Cancer awareness of any kind is important. Cancer effects us all in some way. When I hear about cancer awareness it reminds me of the young student I lost to brain cancer and how important it is to fund research. When I see people participate in a “pink” rally it makes me remember the Grandmother I lost to breast cancer. When I see commercials for lung cancer or prostate cancer (by the way I love how they remind us that prostate check ups are what makes us “manly”) I think of my father who currently has terminal kidney cancer. What should you take from this? IT IS ALL GOOD! Period. End of rant.
If you can't laugh at yourself you must not be very funny.
i'm going to say this just once...
all cancer sucks.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
My issue...
Is that this cause is focused around the “awareness” of the disease. While I will still support it with both money and time, it seems like we (as a nation) are pretty aware of it. If it were a cause for the “cure” or “research” of the disease, I would view it completely different.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
do you have a larger version of the Bears of War pic?
"It doesn't matter what country someone's from, or what they look like, or the color of their skin. It doesn't matter what they smell like, or that they spell words slightly differently some would say more correctly. I'm a person. Bret's a person. You're a person. That person over there is a person. And each person deserves to be treated like a person. "
by Rhymenocerous on Sep 30, 2009 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
It's on this thread, at the bottom of the page.
LINK’ers! There’s a larger (Appx 500px x 500px) image and a link to a desktop wallpaper.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
They already promote colon health
Cleveland Browns anyone?
and being a member of the Brown's
gets you one free infection of Staph too
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Taking the Browns to the Superbowl?!?
Best pooh analogy ever!
I heard a Brownies joke today that I loved… Stop me if you’ve heard this one:
Q. What’s the difference between a dollar bill and the Cleveland Browns?
A. You can get four quarters from a dollar bill!
Zoom, Zoom, Zoom!
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
i lol'd heartily
and rec’d
"It doesn't matter what country someone's from, or what they look like, or the color of their skin. It doesn't matter what they smell like, or that they spell words slightly differently some would say more correctly. I'm a person. Bret's a person. You're a person. That person over there is a person. And each person deserves to be treated like a person. "
by Rhymenocerous on Sep 30, 2009 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks!
I’m sure it’s a recycled joke, but it’s the first I’ve heard it. I thought it was hilarious.
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"Newbie, if the next two words out of your mouth aren't 'See ya' then the third word will be 'Oh my god. My crotch. You've punched me in my crotch." - Dr. Percival Ulysses Cox
by David Taylor on Sep 30, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions
It is Breast cancer month, isn't it?
it’d be kind of slight to have “ball cancer” month to spite those damned women and their breasts, wouldn’t it?
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
(sarcasm obviously on women)
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
"Ball Cancer month"...Would that mean...
Lance Armstrong or John Kruk would be the poster boys for it??
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 30, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel ya, man
Where’s the “prostate cancer” month for us folks who have other body parts – besides breasts? LOL
Or Scott Weiland
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
Lol.
You just like to get a rise out of folks.
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Just because it can be done on Madden NFL does not automatically make it a viable option in real life.
no i don't
i hate this. it looks ridiculous and I would never wear pink on my uniform and would ridicule anyone who would.
I have a better idea, instead of wearing pink, go do a commercial. Donate money. Donate your time.
all things that will help more.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
I bet you hated the pink bats in MLB.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 30, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
i most certainly did
had this same thoughts at the Cubs board i frequent.
and no it wasn’t bcb as that would get me banned. (which i already am)
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
You couldn't have been any worse than BLou.
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 30, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
was blou banned?
i was cause i upset people because i called Lou Pinella names.
i hate the f’ing site.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
I saw that.
’Twas over a bunt, right?
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Just because it can be done on Madden NFL does not automatically make it a viable option in real life.
that is correct
so stupid. if i was attacking a poster or something i would get it.
the level of baseball discourse over there is pathetic
buncha morons
and yes, i know there are people here who frequent that site.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
I've gone over there some
but never posted. I lack the courage. :)
You can't believe everything you read on the internet, that's how World War One got started.
by Ditkavsworld on Sep 30, 2009 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Pick a fight
So that means you probably would get in a fist-a-cuff with Olsen and Briggs. Good luck with that. So this begs the question. Do you have a family member or know of a woman who’s affected by it? Probably not, cause you haven’t shown the slightest compassion.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
i'm with tempchad
it has nothing to do with not having compassion. i wonder why there is the focus on just breast cancer and i think it’s obvious when you see campaigns like ‘save the ta tas’. you obviously have had some experience with someone you know having it so you think think it’s extra important. so what? my sister just had to have her hip and 3/4 of her femur replaced because of a rare type of cancer, where’s our compassion?
this list is a few years old but i’m sure the numbers don’t change that much- it shows the percentage of each kind of cancer death.
Lung Cancer 158,664 (28.3 percent)
Colon Cancer 53,549 (9.6 percent)
Breast Cancer 41,210 (7.4 percent)
Pancreatic Cancer 33,454 (6 percent)
Prostate Cancer 28,372 (5.1 percent)
sure as hell looks to me like colon cancer should be getting a lot more focus than breast but i guess it’s not as fun to talk about or something. i’m not even mentioning lung cancer because you can say they brought it on themselves (not always true byt the way).
Good point
Lung cancer- like second hand smoke, and that extreme rarity where fumes from ground caused people to get it (can’t remember where I read it).
IMO- there’s no reason to not like something that helps sick people get healthy, no matter the percent of the population. If you’re wondering, I don’t have a loved one who’s been affected.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
I think Colon cancer
COULD be fun to talk about, and even sloganable
Help get the browns out!
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
you're an idiot
i have compassion for all people with cancer.
and A-hole, my wife has brain cancer.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
awesome
i drank mike’s pink hard lemonade for that ta-ta’s a few weeks ago..i got lots of crap from my buddies but it didnt stop me.. way to go nfl.
Bring back our honey bears...sick and tired of hearing about the dallas cowboy cheerleaders and the bars they go work at when they quit. cold weather + cheerleaders in skimpy outfits = lots of fun
Mike's Hard Lemonade is for women and children
next time drink beer and donate money to charity
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
Lmao.
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Just because it can be done on Madden NFL does not automatically make it a viable option in real life.
Except
that “girly” drink has more alcohol than your average domestic beer.
Bud- 5.0 (that’s not all the crap light beer consumed by most of the country- 4.2)
Mike’s- 5.2
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
Doesn't matter
if it tastes good, men don’t drink it
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you drink it straight-up?
I prefer it on the rocks with a splash of soda water.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
i'm an alcohol common sewer
er, i mean connoisseur. i drink just about anything but yes, i usually do the crown straight up or on the rocks. same thing for the rum (no, not bacardi). i usually go with beer for the day games though, it’s a little difficult to make it to the sunday night game after drinking liquor all day.
I think you meant
You drink Crown neat… Straight up means you would drink it strained and chilled. Or maybe you do drink it up…
Thanks
I never really knew the difference between neat and straight-up.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
Happy to help.
BTW, you said, “IMO- there’s no reason to not like something that helps sick people get healthy, no matter the percent of the population.”
100% agreed!
Thanks
I’m still confused on why that person was vehemently against helping people with breast cancer.
"Repetition is only good when you've been winning." - Valet
To an extent, I do understand what he's saying
But as a big, big fan of breasts, I am overwhelmingly in favor of keeping them as perky cancer-free as possible.
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
Nice!
Almost aflame still you don’t feel the heat
Takes all you got just to stay on the beat
You say it’s a living, we all gotta eat
but you’re here alone there’s no one to compete
If mercy’s in business I wish it for you
More than just ashes when your dreams come true…
i heard there was a dragon of matches
that is loose on the town.
I was told that I ruined this house with my anger
Take a whole pail of water
just to cool him down…
"The time has come to get deeply into Football. It is the only thing we have left that ain't fixed." - HST
mmmm
crown…
"I'm sorry Josh, I'm with Chicago now, you need to stop calling me" -JerBear50 as Jay Cutler
by BearNecessities on Sep 30, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Clark Might Get Some Rep's This Sunday
Player Pos. Injury Status Status Status
Desmond Clark TE Rib Limited participation
Igleasias is wearing it?
Why just so that there will be one guy with no grass stains on the pink?
by Sam Householder on Sep 30, 2009 11:44 PM CDT reply actions
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