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        <ExplanationTxt>Description;Amount^Annual Report to TN Secretary of State;20|Website Hosting Fees;259|Paypal Withholdings;436|Wire Transfer Fees and Bank Fees;255|Canadian Visa Application Expenses;81|Board Travel donated by Board Member;2449|Misc;371^Total;3871^</ExplanationTxt>
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