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From Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Friendship Club Studio, intimate interviews with folks in 12 Step Recovery programs telling their stories. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking, true stories of “trudging the Road of Happy Destiny.”
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Safe Recovery- is a new show designed to address Predatory behavior in 12 step meetings, and it's culture. Join us to discuss new approaches in our world, our culture with alcohol and drug overuse. "Empowerment" not "Powerless" is our slogan. We will discuss and explore alternatives to AA. We want to support men and women who have written new books on healing from alcohol dependency/drug overuse. Alternative healing, both spiritual and secular to create our better selves is what we are all a ...
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The Sober Atheist Podcast is a new effort to discuss and expand upon various aspects of Sobriety that relate to the Atheist. The co-hosts, John Huey and Michael Tingley, are both people in long-term recovery from alcohol and/or drugs. These wide ranging conversations will include both original presentations based on newly articulated approaches to recovery and discussions with other sober atheists to present other diverse perspectives.
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BC Secular AA Roundup 2024 with Dr Ray Baker of Vancouver
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Dr. Ray B., “What I have learned and seen in Recovery Communities.” What is addiction? The 4 cees, Loss of Control Consequences Compulsion Craving Recovery and Connection "Lack of social connection is more harmful to health than obesity, smoking and high blood pressure ." House, Landis, Anderson, Science 29 Jul 1988: Vol. 241, Issue 4865, pp. 540-5…
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10. A Conversation About AA with an Old Friend
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley, both former AA members, talk to Dennis Walsh, a longtime friend in recovery and a person still active in AA, about several issues he thinks we have misconstrued regarding that program.By Sober Atheist
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BC Secular AA Roundup 2024 Conference Approved literature and other books from Washington
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This recording is from the 2nd annual BC Secular AA Roundup in Langley British Columbia (Canada) July 13, 2024. This is the Washington State panel. What does "conference-approved" literature mean (and what does it not mean)? What are the books that AA members, including irreligious members, read to aid recovery? Well, we don't cover it all, but we …
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BC Secular AA Roundup 2024 with Shirley R from Nelson British Columbia
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This recording is from the 2nd annual BC Secular AA Roundup in Langley British Columbia (Canada) July 13, 2024. This is Shirley R from Nelson BC, Al-Anon, NA and AA member sharing her story of what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now. Other panels/workshops on this day include: Dr. Ray B., “What I have learned and seen in Recovery Co…
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9. Coping With Life Changing Events as an Atheist in Sobriety
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss how atheists in recovery handle various serious life changing issues without recourse to the supernatural.By Sober Atheist
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Old School Dad interviews a Transgender Son
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An extremely frank conversation between a dad who is a recovering addict alcoholic and his grown transgender son Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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TEASER: Old School Dad interviews Transgender Son
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A very frank conversation between a dad who is a recovering addict alcoholic and his grown transgender son Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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8. The Hunter Biden Case from the Perspective of a Sober Atheist
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the Hunter Biden case as it potentially affects the popular depiction of all addicts and alcoholics in recovery and the widely held misconceptions of how a lasting recovery occurs.By Sober Atheist
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Agnostic and Atheist AA Group of Poland - June 2, 2024
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June 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Agnostic and Atheist AA Group of Poland. Our speakers this month are: Michalina Leszek Kamil ..with Bernadeta as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to shar…
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7. Good Sense From Our Canadian Friend
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Send us a Text Message. We have Larry Knight from Toronto as a guest to discuss his landmark case in Canada regarding access to recovery for secular people as well as other interesting parts of his journey.By Sober Atheist
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TEASER All about the Santa Fe Friendship Club w/ Mary and Franco
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Celebrating its 45th year, two of the pillars of the Friendship Club of Santa Fe tell the story Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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All about the Santa Fe Friendship Club with Franco and Mary
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Now in our fifth year, two pillars of the Friendship Club tell the whole story Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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6. Coping with Politics in the Context of Sobriety
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the daily stresses and difficulties presented to recovering people by current political realities.By Sober Atheist
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Sober She Devils - May 5, 2024 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española May 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Sober She Devils (https://sobershedevils.com/). Our speakers this month are: Amy J of Collins, CO Marva W of Phillie, PA and Veronica S of Phoenix, AZ ..with Annie A of Los Angeles, CA as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnosti…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Sober She Devils - May 5, 2024
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May 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Sober She Devils (https://sobershedevils.com/). Our speakers this month are: Amy J of Collins, CO Marva W of Phillie, PA and Veronica S of Phoenix, AZ ..with Annie A of Los Angeles, CA as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinke…
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the concept of affirmation as an essential element in sobriety for the atheist.By Sober Atheist
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Interview with an Alcoholic Chef/ Guest Mika C.
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A very cool conversation with my friend, the renowned chef, Mica C. Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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A terrific chat with a 16-year-sober gourmet chef Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Rockland Freethinkers (Rockland, NY) - Apr 7, 2024
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April 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by Rockland Freethinkers of Rockland county, New York. Our speakers this month are: Lauren R, Kat K, and Christina M ..with Troy H as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting…
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4. Secular Sobriety Past, Present and Future
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley have a conversation with John C. from Paris to discuss both organized and individual secular approaches to sobriety from a historical and contemporary perspective.By Sober Atheist
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A return visit with Debtors Anonymous Super Genius, Carol A. Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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The redheaded stepchild of 12 step programs, people with money issues get recovery Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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3. Intuition and the importance of the individual to the atheist in sobriety
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley discuss the importance of the intuitive sense in recovery. This episode is a continuation of a prior series of podcasts regarding atheism in recovery that appeared on the Beyond Belief Sobriety Podcast. Links to these, as well as the essay that this episode is based on, can be found on our Faceb…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - A New Freedom Women's Group (Savannah, GA) - Mar 3, 2024 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española March 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by A New Freedom Women's Group from Savannah, GA. Our speakers this month are: Crystal M Chellie M Julia E Kimiko ..with Mary C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming…
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Wednesday 6pm Freethinkers AA meeting at the Friendship Club explains Secular AA Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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Wednesday 6pm Freethinkers AA meeting at the Friendship Club explains Secular AA Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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2. How we did it without "god", "faith", "steps" or "spirituality"
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley talk about their early days in recovery and how they achieved and maintained their sobriety.By Sober Atheist
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - A New Freedom Women's Group (Savannah, GA) - Mar 3, 2024
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March 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by A New Freedom Women's Group from Savannah, GA. Our speakers this month are: Crystal M Chellie M Julia E Kimiko ..with Mary C as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting ot…
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IMPACT DWI hosts monthly zoom meetings, where those arrested on DWI charges may interact with those whose lives they have impacted Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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DWIIMPACT.ORG provides an online space for those arrested for DWI, as well as those whose lives have been impacted Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Bill Schaberg with "from 'Religious' to 'Spiritual': A Historical Evolution
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This is the audio of Bill Schaberg's session from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person in Orlando in September, …
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1. Who are we and what are we doing here?
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Send us a Text Message. John Huey and Michael Tingley co-host the introductory episode of The Sober Atheist Podcast.By Sober Atheist
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TEASER Interview with an Alcoholic guest Jocelyn S.
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A lively conversation about what 12 step meetings are really like Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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Interview with an alcoholic w/ guest, Jocelyn S.
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A lively conversation about what 12 step meetings are really like Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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Two guys in recovery talk about their experience with COVID-19. And with jujitsu! Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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Two guys in recovery discuss their experience with COVID-19. And jujitsu! Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Godless Heathens of Colorado - Feb 4, 2024
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February 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Godless Heathens of Colorado. Our speakers this month are: Jim T Rory H Kevin J ..with Renee as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and welcoming meeting inviting others to share their thoug…
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Interview with an alcoholic; Guest Isaac B.
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He stopped in his 20s and made it stick. Here’s how. Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Our Mostly Agnostic Group of Drunks - Jan 7, 2024
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January 2024: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by Our Mostly Agnostic Group of Drunks (OMAGOD), based out of Orlando, Florida. Our speakers this month are: Alison P Emily C Josh S Scott B ..with Mikey J as emcee. Following these talks is sharing from around our agnostic/atheist/freethinkers AA world. This is an open and…
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A fun episode that gets into the nuts and bolts of creating a podcast Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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An AI robot interviews our actual human host, where we discuss the makings of the podcast, and where the show is headed. Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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TEASER Interview with an Alcoholic w/ Maria O.
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A nurse tells her story of living through a parent’s worst nightmare, and how she stayed sober Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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Interview with an alcoholic with Maria O.
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A nurse tells her story of surviving a parent’s worst nightmare, while staying sober Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Friends of Secular AA - Dec 3, 2023 (Traducción Española)
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Traducción Española December 2023: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Friends of Secular AA this month: Secular OA, Secular NA, Secular Al Anon, Secular ACA, and Secular CoDA. Spanish translation is available! Our speakers this month are: Jim D of OA Ken S of NA Sheila K of Al Anon Jill B of ACA Matt H of CoDA ..wi…
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Secular AA Global Speaker Tour - Friends of Secular AA - Dec 3, 2023
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December 2023: Secular AA's monthly world-tour of speaker meetings is hosted by the Friends of Secular AA this month: Secular OA, Secular NA, Secular Al Anon, Secular ACA, and Secular CoDA. Spanish translation is available! Our speakers this month are: Jim D of OA Ken S of NA Sheila K of Al Anon Jill B of ACA Matt H of CoDA ..with Jim D as emcee. T…
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A couple of old timers from Los Angeles spin yarns Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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TEASER:Interview with an Alcoholic w/Wade F.
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A couple of old timers from Los Angeles spin yarns Support the Show. From the Friendship Club studios in Santa Fe, with generous support from the Friendship Club friendshipclubsantafe.orgBy Friendship Club Studio
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Creating a Successful Secular AA Meeting
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This is the audio of the session "Creating a Successful Secular AA Meeting" by Nathan H from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICS…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Bill W and "Dopamine and the Twelve Steps"
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This is the audio of Bill W's session, "Dopamine and the Twelve Steps" from Day 1 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person…
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International Conference of Secular AA (ICSAA) 2023 - Las Vegas Secular Sobriety
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This is the audio of "Las Vegas Secular Sobriety" from Day 2 of Virtual ICSAA 2023. Recordings from the conference are being edited for public sharing and are being uploaded as they are made ready. Follow/subscribe to us on buzzsprout to be alerted as your favorite episodes are available. For information on ICSAA 2024 in-person in Orlando in Septem…
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