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Radio Podcasts so, Marianna Anthony, we're all back from Thanksgiving.
You have a good time, Anthony?
Absolutely.
I ate a lot of turkey, I watched a lot of football.
I had a nice relaxing weekend.
Sounds like you did most of the traditional pursuits.