It was becoming really challenging to take every call so we tweeted a message saying please only call 999 in an emergency.

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Please address mail to: Message of Condolence, PO Box 3700, Newtown, CT 06470.

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Most machines know when they're wearing out and could send a "please schedule a replacement part message" to their makers.

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Tumblr confirmed the ongoing issue to us this morning, and warned users who've seen the message to "please log out of all browsers that may be using Tumblr, " as that's one way the "viral post" is being spread.

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We need a new message: get educated, please start your companies here, please innovate here, Chambers says.

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If you are having any problems with the book, please feel free to contact us by replying to this message, and we will be happy to help you.

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Please include the title of theme in the subject line of your message and remember to add your name and a caption: who, what, where and when should be enough, though the more details you give, the better your chance of being selected.

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So the most important message that I have for the public right now is, please listen to what your state and local officials are saying.

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If you are a CEO reading this, then please call a meeting with all of your executives to ensure a concrete, constant message is being used throughout the company.

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