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    //tickermessage = "NEW MESSAGE August 2008 . . . ";
    tickermessage = tickermessage + ". . . . Come see us at our Hammer-In March 20, NOMMA in Tulsa, OK April, ABANA in Memphis, TN in June   . . . ";
    tickermessage = tickermessage + " . . . . Pick up your hammer at these events and save on shipping! . . . . . ";
    tickermessage = tickermessage + ". . . Check our schedule page for event details . . . . ";
    tickermessage = tickermessage + ". . . Have you seen our new Forging Solutions Videos and Repousse Hammers?  . . . . See the products page . . . . ";

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