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| − | ==AboutUs: Co-Elaborating the Web==
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| − | '''AboutUs''' is a [[wiki]] whose goal is to create a free and valuable Internet resource containing information both about websites and other community created topics/information. The site was pre-populated with information about many different websites and thousands of updates are now being made by people each day.
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| − | The vision of AboutUs hinges on the power of collaboration and the unique capacity of wiki technology to capture the coming together of communities.
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| − | Because no single resource is as powerful as the one that can tap into the knowledge of every visitor, '''AboutUs''' stands front and center as one of the most valuable information resources on the web. By synthesizing informational and commercial sites, '''AboutUs''' creates a vibrant community asset.
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| − | The '''AboutUs''' [[MissionStatement]] is: To promote [[TheWikiWay|Wiki]] in a way that rekindles the spirit of worldwide [[collaboration]] and unleashes people's full potential to build things worth building. '''AboutUs''' provides the venue, tools and infrastructure to support the community's vision.
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| − | '''''AboutUs''''' warmly welcomes the community to join us in that effort!'''
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| − | '''Finding information''' - If you'd like to see what we have on a given website domain or share your knowledge of that website domain, then simply enter the website domain name in the '''Find!''' box.
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| − | '''Sharing your knowledge''' - We depend on users like yourself to update and improve the site. Please feel free to use the many ''''edit'''' buttons to do anything from fixing a spelling error to adding a paragraph of text or uploading a picture. There are some [[Portal:AboutUsHelp|help topics here]] and we would be honored to have your participation in any constructive capacity.
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| − | ===Our Commitment===
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| − | Anyone can edit the '''AboutUs''' [[wiki]]. This is how '''AboutUs''' can tap into the knowledge of those who choose to contribute. It does however leave '''AboutUs''' vulnerable to spam attacks. In order to protect the integrity of the resource and to engage with the editors, '''AboutUs''' patrols every edit made to its more than 10 million pages. In late January 2007 the edits per day broke the 1000 mark. In early April 2007, there were over 3000 edits per day. '''AboutUs''' is committed to reviewing each of those edits and personally welcomes every new editor who registers. Although anonymous edits are accepted, '''AboutUs''' encourages you to log in as a [[RealPerson]]. We [[welcome]] you!
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| − | ===Our Technology===
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| − | * The [[thumbnail]] images on the records are provided by [[NameIntelligence.com|Name Intelligence]]'s proprietary [[thumbnail]] service and provide a link to the referred to site.
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| − | * The [[CamelCase]] technology was also made by [[NameIntelligence.com|Name Intelligence]] and is used on '''AboutUs''' to help make domain names more readable. If you notice that the [[CamelCasing]] is wrong, [[Fix Capitalization of an Article|you can correct it]].
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| − | * The map to the right is from [[GoogleMaps.com|Google Maps]]'s service. Changes to where the map points are done automatically when the [[MapMashup|address is changed]] in the record.
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| − | * Our logo symbolizes the emergence of community of collaboration that we feel comes from AboutUs. See [[AboutUsLogo]] for more.
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| − | ===Our Policies===
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| − | AboutUs works to create [[Portal:AboutUsGuidelines| policies & guidelines]] that provide a clear explanation of not only the legal aspects of creating a resource based on the [[collaborating_to_build_the_commons| information commons]], but also on the values that help promote the [[WikiWay]].
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| − | Check out the '''AboutUs''' [[Portal:AboutUsGuidelines]] for more information, links below:
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| − | * [[Terms and Conditions of Use]]
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| − | * [[AboutUs:General disclaimer|General Disclaimer]]
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| − | * [[Intellectual Property Policy]]
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| − | * [[AboutUs:Privacy policy|Privacy Policy]]
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| − | * [[AdultContent|Content Policy]]
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| − | We set out to make this page simple and community friendly, with the hopes of allowing any organization to use its aboutus.org page as an example to easily interact with their constituents. In short, it's all about all of us.
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| − | '''Who we think we are:'''
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| − | * Company philosophy
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| − | * General direction
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| − | * History of the company
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| − | * People who are involved
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| − | * What we're up to right now
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| − | '''Who others think we are:'''
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| − | * First reactions
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| − | ** Things that people love
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| − | ** Things that people hate
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| − | * Who people wish we were
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| − | '''What's happening at AboutUs:'''
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| − | * [[Projects]]- what we're working on
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| − | * [http://www.miccas.net/aboutus_irc/ IRC]- where we hang out
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| − | * [[WhoWeAre]]- deciding who we are
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| − | * [[Jobs|Jobs@AboutUs]]
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| − | {{:AboutUs.org/jobs}}
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| − | ==Criticism and Controversy==
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| − | ''See also our [[ConcernsPage]]''
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| − | ==Testimonials==
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| − | <big>Great project</big>
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| − | : ''Great project, but many people doesn't know it is for reviews and doesn't comment sites!''
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| − | * posted by '''Anonymous''' on Aug 13, 2006, 8:25 pm
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| − | <big>Simply great!! - I like it</big>
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| − | : ''A great idea put to simple execution!! Congrats!!! I like it.''
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| − | * posted by '''[[User:Saikthota|Sai Thota]]''' on Sep 6, 2006, 10:15 am
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| − | <big>Fantastic Service</big>
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| − | : ''Love the idea, and being the early birds to the site, let hope i tops google and yahoo!''
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| − | * posted by '''[[User:Daxic|David Beach]]''' on Sep 21, 2006, 4:49 pm
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| − | <big>great website</big>
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| − | : ''this is a great website, and a great use of mediawiki''
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| − | * posted by '''Anonymous''' on Nov 22, 2006, 6:36 am
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| − | <big>Fascinating Service</big>
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| − | : ''Great content portal ''
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| − | * posted by '''Anonymous''' ''([[Cybersnipa.com]])' on Jan 24, 2007, 5:32 am
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| − | <big>Great Work!</big>
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| − | : ''I agree with the comment below, many people don't know that they can express their opinion here!''
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| − | * posted by '''Anonymous''' on Feb 1, 2007, 2:32 pm
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| − | <big>I like the idea of this</big>
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| − | : ''The idea is cool, and your crawler spider seems to be very efficient!''
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| − | * posted by '''Ted chou12''' on Mar 4, 2007, 15:32 pm
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| − | <big>Very Informative</big>
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| − | : ''I love the exchange of opinions''
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| − | * posted by Donald L. Kirkwood <email>418c278efe48e643e167b9438b2ea4da</email> - [[JirehDiscountFragrance.com]] - Discount Designer Fragrances, Colognes, Gift Sets & More
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| − | <big>Great project</big>
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| − | : ''I love this site, however it took me a while to understand what I was joining!''
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| − | * posted by '''[[User:Hexden|Hexden]]''' on Oct 2, 2007, 4:03 pm
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| − | == Some of our [[:Category:ActiveMember|Active Community Members]]==
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| − | '''AboutUs''' is fortunate to have a dynamic team of talented [[The_Wiki_Way|WikiWay]] editors, enthusiasts & ambassadors working to build the '''AboutUs''' resource and community.
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| − | Image:RayUserPage.jpg|<center>[[RayKing]]
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| − | Image:MarkUserPage.jpg|<center>[[MarkDilley]]
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| − | Image:TakUserPage.jpg|<center>[[TakKendrick]]
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| − | Image:ChrisUserPage.jpg|<center>[[ChrisBabson]]
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| − | Image:BrandonUserPage.jpg|<center>[[Brandon CS Sanders]]
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| − | Image:KaseyUserPage.jpg|<center>[[KaseyGolta]]
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| − | Image:KeithBTeagueUserPage.png|<center>[[KeithBTeague]]
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| − | Image:JohnUserPage.jpg|<center>[[JohnStanton]]
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| − | Image:TedErnstUserPage.png|<center>[[TedErnst]]
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| − | Image:WardCunninghamUserPage.png|<center>[[Ward Cunningham]]
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| − | Image:ObedUserPage.png|<center>[[Obed Suhail]]
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| − | Image:AsadUserPage.png|<center>[[Asad Mahmood Butt]]
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| − | Image:AsmaUserPage.png|<center>[[Asma Khan]]
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| − | Image:MohsenUserPage.png|<center>[[Mohsen Gilani]]
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| − | Image:UsmanUserPage.png|<center>[[User:UsmanIsmail|Usman Ismail]]
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| − | Image:AtharUserPage.png|<center>[[Athar Hameed]]
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| − | Image:ArifUserPage.png|<center>[[Arif Iqbal]]
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| − | Image:DclacroixUserPage.png|<center>[[DrewMyers]]
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| − | Image:AlexDavidsonUserPage.png|<center>[[User:AlexDavidson|AlexDavidson]]
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| − | Image:SanderSnelUserPage.png|<center>[[User:Sander Snel|Sander Snel]]
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| − | Image:DaughertyBwUserPage.PNG|<center>[[User:DaughertyBw|Bryan W. Daugherty]]
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| − | Image:KristinaWeisUserPage.PNG|<center>[[User:KristinaWeis|Kristina Weis]]
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| − | ==[[ContactUs| Contact Us]]==
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| − | : AboutUs, Inc.
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| − | : <email>ca9d5c3bba2d506f54d98ca96f3a0321</email>
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| − | : +1 503.488.5763
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| − | : +1 880.AboutUs (1.800.226.8887)
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| − | : fax - +1 583.914.0340
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| − | ==Address==
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| − | : 107 SE Washington St, Suite 520
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| − | : Portland, OR 97214
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| − | : USA
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| − | ===The Offices===
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| − | Image:AboutUsOffice.jpg|<center>The main [[AboutUs]] office at [[OlympicMill.com|Olympic Mill]] in SE Portland, OR.
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| − | Image:AboutUs Lahore Arial Pic.jpg|<center>The [[LahoreOffice]] in [[Lahore]], Pakistan.
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| − | ==Languages==
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| − | : English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, farsi, Russian, arabic
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| − | ==Related Domains==
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| − | <WikiPages>
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| − | ICANNwiki.org
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| − | WikiIndex.org
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| − | DomainTools.com
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| − | NameIntelligence.com
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| − | Alexa.com
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| − | C2.com
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| − | </WikiPages>
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| − | ==Media Links==
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| − | * [http://portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2006/11/13/story2.html?b=1163394000^1374690 Portland Business Journal Article]
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| − | * [[TechCrunch.com|TechCrunch]] [http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/11/14/aboutusorg-a-wiki-about-every-website/#comments article]
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| − | * [http://www.techvibes.com/blog/aboutus-takes-wikis-to-next-level/ AboutUs Takes Wikis to Next Level]
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| − | * [http://twitter.com/JefftheGreat/statuses/584845832 Jeff is liking the announcement from AboutUs!] from [[Twitter.com]]
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| − | * [http://www.centernetworks.com/aboutus-launches-business-plan AboutUs Launches a Business Plan; I'm Still Not Sold]
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| − | * [http://siliconflorist.com/2008/01/10/wiki-based-aboutus-edits-its-offerings/ Wiki-based AboutUs edits its offerings]
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| − | * [http://www.profy.com/2008/01/10/aboutusthree/ AboutUs Website Wiki Adds Features]
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| − | ==External Links==
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| − | * '''[[Alexa.com|Alexa]]''': [http://www.alexa.com/data/details/main?url=aboutus.org AboutUs.org]
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| − | * '''[[DomainTools.com|Whois]]''': [http://whois.domaintools.com/aboutus.org Whois on AboutUs.org]
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| − | * '''[[Wikipedia]]''': [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AboutUs article on AboutUs.]
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| − | [[Category:WikiIndex]]
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| − | [[Category:PortlandTech]]
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| − | [[Category:PortlandTechDoneDone]]
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| − | [[Category:LahoreTechInProgress]]
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| − | [[Category:LahoreTech]]
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| − | [[Category:Media]]
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| − | [[Category:Company]]
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| − | [[Category:Hovercats]]
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| − | [[Category:Portland Pandamonium]]
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