Retouch with the Clone Stamp tool

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The clone tool instructions did not work and there is nothing to indicate where else to look for troubleshooting hints.  I ensured I was not in an adjustment layer, but I have no idea what else could be wrong.  Lack of troubleshooting hints is a deficiency in all of CS5 help pages.  Why not have links covering "Why this did not work?"

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