Several neighborhood groups like the Million Dollar Baby Dolls and the Ernie K-Doe Baby Dolls were active in the new millennium.

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Showing fireworks, a baby and the broadcaster's "millennium" dandelion motif - as well as some Christmassy snowflakes - the cards look to the New Year with a palpable enthusiasm.

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