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The Internet Beacon provides links to other web sites for your additional information and to allow viewing of Internet Beacon Award-winning sites.  While none of these sites, to the best of my knowledge and belief, contain pornography, some of these sites deal with mature subject matter which is not appropriate for children younger than age 16, and may contain material that will trigger viewers with traumatic incidents in their pasts.  These sites are indicated when I am aware of such material, but be aware that sites change frequently.  Parental discretion is strongly advised.  The Internet Beacon is not responsible for any content on these sites or any practices of these sites.

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