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• Standard image or animated .GIF Ad:
  
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• HTML, Flash or Shockwave Ad ($25 monthly surcharge):
  
  • Maximum Download Size: 30k. (Including all text and graphics.)
    
• Subject to our General format and editorial requirements.
  

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