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		var newsStory2 = new Array('','Craig and his staff did an outstanding job of moving our furniture + equipment, especially since there were people still in the restaurant at time.','references.html','Mike Wills');
		var newsStory3 = new Array('','General Moving Carriers staff was great, they came on time moved carefully and  thoroughly throughout the move.','references.html','Nick & Sophia Saketos');
		var newsStory1 = new Array('','You guys were very professional, worked hard, and were polite and courteous. Thank you!','references.html','Al Ciotola');
//		var newsStory4 = new Array('','Rich &Ronnie  work together like Steel&Cement ,they lead the team and worked like there is no tomorrow. We really appreciated how they took the time to crate our furniture & Vases. I will recommend to others.','references.html','Regards, Mr.Reslcof, Venice ,CA');
		var newsStory5 = new Array('','I would recommend General Moving Carriers to family and friends,Packing up is always a chore but the crew made the chore much easier.','references.html','Sincerely, Meredith Moses');
		var newsStory6 = new Array('','The guys did a great job caring for items which were fragile,sentimental and valuable, much appreciated.','references.html','Joseph .p.Monaghan');


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