SIT-A-LONG with Taigu: the guru thing

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SIT-A-LONG with Taigu: the guru thing

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Aug 8, 2011

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Sorry guys, had to get up and answer because somebody was knocking on my door...Anyway, just my take on gurus.

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Aug 8, 2011

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SIT-A-LONG with Taigu: the guru thing

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