I still don't know how to go between the different subscrition deals.. I like the old format. Anyway, you forgot to post that it is against the rules to post a thread about a female teacher/male student unless there is an accompanying pic of the teacher.
Try this link, (top of the latest threads page)
{more....}
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/my/
Then
{subscriptions}
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/my/subscriptions
And set your 'order' (right hand side sidebar configurations), one being first, 5 being fifth. "MAX" is the number of articles you want to see. 5, 10, 15, etc will show 5 or 10 or 15 articles in your sidebar. 'Color' is something John was playing with. Enter that at your own risk.
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