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Mind you, I live in an area of Atlanta that is nearly 88% black. But in six days in and around Melbourne, I saw maybe three people of African origin and maybe one easily identifiable Australian aborigine.

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Jim Goad
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: June 12
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