WESTLIFE, IMELDA May and Jedward, along with actors Brendan Gleeson, Stephen Rea and Gabriel Byrne, will warm up the crowd at Monday’s public event for US president Barack Obama at College Green.
Sporting stars Padraig Harrington, Robbie Keane and Brian O’Driscoll are expected to make appearances, as are Sharon Shannon, Mundy, the Coronas, the Irish Chamber Orchestra, soprano Celine Byrne and Co Monaghan songwriter Ryan Sheridan. The event, described by the Government as a “public celebration”, was planned to last 90 minutes, but may be shortened. Some acts may be dropped.
Mr Obama is scheduled to arrive back from his visit to Moneygall, Co Offaly, during the performance, and will be introduced by Taoiseach Enda Kenny. He will be accompanied by first lady Michelle Obama, but the couple’s children, Malia and Sasha, are not attending as they are in school.
The event is open to the public and is free. Tickets will not be required. People have been advised to go early – security gates open at 2pm, three hours before entertainment starts.
The public should enter the security gates at the intersection of Parliament Street and Dame Street in front of Dublin Castle. They will have to arrive from the west or north as other access routes will be blocked. Adjoining streets will be blocked and car parking severely restricted.
Signs, banners, food and beverages will not be allowed, though cameras and mobile phones will be.
US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is scheduled to meet Mr Obama when he travels on to London on Tuesday.
A US diplomatic source said the visit, which includes his family homestead in Moneygall, was primarily a personal journey: “He knows plenty about his Kenyan side; now he’s anxious to know about the Irish side of his family”.
The visit will cause some air traffic disruption next week, mainly when Mr Obama arrives at Dublin airport on Monday morning and departs on Tuesday morning.
The Irish Aviation Authority said other air traffic would be suspended for about half an hour on each day.
It isn’t clear how many people will attend the College Green event, but the venue was chosen because it could accommodate crowds of varying size. Signposts, street lamps and other street furniture were being removed yesterday for the event.
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Saturday, May 21, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Garret FitzGerald Dead
Tributes have paid by senior figures in Irish society to former taoiseach Garret FitzGerald who died this morning.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said Dr FitzGerald was "a truly remarkable man who made a truly remarkable contribution to Ireland".
Mr Kenny said the former Fine Gael leader with "his towering intellect and enthusiasm for life" will be missed by everybody.
“He had an eternal optimism for what could be achieved in politics. You could not tire him out and his belief that politics and democracy would work for peace,” said Mr Kenny.
Former taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton said Dr FitzGerald would "stand out as a man who changed Ireland". He said Dr FitzGerald "changed attitudes" to the Northern question and to Europe and saw that "Ireland could do best in Europe if it contributed creatively to goals and ambitions of other members".
Extending his sympathy to Dr FitzGerald's family, Mr Bruton said: "Ireland , and the world, have lost a great citizen."
Former president Mary Robinson said Dr Fitzgerald was "a moral as well as a political leader of great integrity".
"A deeply spiritual man he lived his values and gave of his time and boundless energies in high political office. Later, he continued as a guide and mentor to this country he loved so much through his writing, broadcasting and public speaking here and around the world."
Mrs Robinson said the former taoiseach had "a great capacity for love and friendship, of his wife Joan and his large immediate family but also of a wide circle of friends, including children who delighted in his company.
"The life of service and scholarship he lived and the way he committed himself to so many activities long past usual retirement age endeared him to Irish people, young and old. Nick and I and our entire family will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace."
Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore said Dr FitzGerald was a man "driven to understand, to confront problems with evidence, to weight facts and to reach conclusions".
"A great citizen of our Republic is lost to us. A flame is dimmed. But the example that he offered us, the ideals that he lived by, continue to serve us today, he said.
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said he was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dr FitzGerald, whom he said had served the Irish people with "great intelligence, decency and commitment".
Mr Martin said Dr FitzGerald had given "distinguished and patriotic service to our people". "Even in recent years, though he had long stepped out of the arena of party politics, Garret took to the campaign trail with vigour and determination to help ensure the passing of EU referenda.
"Though my party did not necessarily agree with Garret on every political issue, I greatly admired his integrity, his abilities and his unfailing politeness and courtesy," added Mr Martin.
Former taoiseach Brian Cowen said expressed his sympathies to the family of Dr. Garret FitzGerald and described him as "a much loved and respected figure in Irish public life".
"He was always gracious, friendly and courteous. In our many conversations over the years, Garret was engaging and affable and could be depended upon to articulate intelligent viewpoints.
"Garret FitzGerald was a person who never sat on the sidelines, and he was always willing to take the risks and sacrifice that go with an active life in politics and decision making in public affairs", Mr Cowen said.
"He was an excellent and decent politician who sought to improve the standing of our country in all that he did."
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said Dr FitzGerald "was never partisan or tribal". He said he "truly did put people before politics".
"Fine Gael were his party, but he recognised that no group individual had a monopoly of wisdom", he added.
Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn described Dr FitzGerald as "a man of great integrity and powerful intellect".
"Garret was passionate about Europe and Ireland’s place in it, and I worked closely with him on a number of European referenda. He was a great force for modernisation and tolerance in Ireland.
"Nowhere is this clearer than in his role in the peace process in Northern Ireland – probably his finest political achievement. He can be credited with leading Ireland on the path of rapprochement with Britain and truly paving the way for the Anglo Irish Agreement," Mr Quinn added.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland , former ministerial colleague Gemma Hussey described Dr Fitzgerald as "a wonderful man and above all, a patriot". She said people on both sides of the Border recognised his "utter integrity and sincerity".
Former EU commissioner and attorney general Peter Sutherland said Dr FitzGerald had an openness to new ideas and relationships that defined his life. "He was a man who will be a giant in the historical recollections of the Irish people for centuries."
Sinn Féin's Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin offered his sincere sympathies to the family of Dr FitzGerald, describing him as a "unique figure in the political life of this State and of Ireland over many years".
He said that irrespective of the differences he had with Dr FitzGerald over the years, like many other Republicans he would have respected the former taoiseach's integrity.
Green Party leader, John Gormley extended his sympathies. "He will be remembered as a modernising taoiseach, who managed to change the nationalist mindset towards Northern Ireland and integrated Ireland more into the evolving European Union. The Anglo-Irish agreement and his constitutional crusades laid the foundation for a more pluralist and accommodating republic", he said.
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson , who bitterly opposed the 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement, led the tributes in Northern Ireland.
Mr Robinson said: “Dr FitzGerald and I disagreed profoundly on many things, especially the Anglo-Irish Agreement, but he never allowed political difference to become a bar to personal relations.”
SDLP president and Nobel Laureate John Hume , a close friend, said Dr FitzGerald was an unswerving supporter of peace and the democratic politics of his party.
He said: “A moderniser and reformer, Garret helped change the face of Irish politics for the better and he enthusiastically embraced Europe and the opportunities it afforded our island.
“He displayed great intellectual foresight and inner fortitude to develop initiatives such as the New Ireland Forum and the Anglo-Irish Agreement which allowed us to open new chapters in our history and ultimately paved the way to peace and the democratic institutions we enjoy today.
“His skills and abilities that marked him out as an outstanding Irish politician of his generation also distinguished him as a journalist and an academic.” Alliance Party leader David Ford said he would be remembered as one of Ireland’s greatest statesmen.
He added: “He was very courageous when he led the Republic of Ireland at a very difficult time.”
Labour Party president Michael D Higgins also extended his sympathies to Dr FitzGerald's family, and to the Fine Gael party.
"Dr Fitzgerald was a firm believer that ethics, honour and honesty should
be at the core of politics and was one of those people in public life, who drove that agenda," he said.
"He brought a rare intellectual rigour to public discourse, and raised the level of political interaction, both here in Ireland and beyond. His passing marks a sad day for this Republic."
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Cardinal Seán Brady , extended his "deepest condolences" to Dr FitzGerald's family.
"It is a remarkable coincidence that Dr FitzGerald's death this morning occurred during these historic days for our country which have resulted in no small part from his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation between Ireland and Britain throughout his lifetime."
Describing Dr FitzGerald as "a committed statesman", he said the former taoiseach had "built on the legacy of generous service established by his father Desmond FitzGerald, the first Minister for External Affairs following the independence of this State".
"As a cabinet minister and Taoiseach he was a reforming politician. He will be remembered for a profound commitment to social justice issues and in particular for his support for the New Ireland Forum and the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
"Dr FitzGerald's independence of thought, his services to higher education, and his ongoing efforts to fostering links with Europe are examples of his dedicated and thoughtful service to our country."
The head of the Church of Ireland, Alan Harper , and Dr Michael Jackson , Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland, said Dr FitzGerald had a unique and inspirational spirit for public service.
Concern Worldwide chief executive Tom Arnold also extended his condolences to the family and friends of the former taoiseach, describing him as "a true statesman, leader and gentleman".
He said throughout his political career, Dr FitzGerald had remained committed to social justice at national and international level. "He will be sadly missed in Ireland and in many other lands."
Taoiseach Enda Kenny said Dr FitzGerald was "a truly remarkable man who made a truly remarkable contribution to Ireland".
Mr Kenny said the former Fine Gael leader with "his towering intellect and enthusiasm for life" will be missed by everybody.
“He had an eternal optimism for what could be achieved in politics. You could not tire him out and his belief that politics and democracy would work for peace,” said Mr Kenny.
Former taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton said Dr FitzGerald would "stand out as a man who changed Ireland". He said Dr FitzGerald "changed attitudes" to the Northern question and to Europe and saw that "Ireland could do best in Europe if it contributed creatively to goals and ambitions of other members".
Extending his sympathy to Dr FitzGerald's family, Mr Bruton said: "Ireland , and the world, have lost a great citizen."
Former president Mary Robinson said Dr Fitzgerald was "a moral as well as a political leader of great integrity".
"A deeply spiritual man he lived his values and gave of his time and boundless energies in high political office. Later, he continued as a guide and mentor to this country he loved so much through his writing, broadcasting and public speaking here and around the world."
Mrs Robinson said the former taoiseach had "a great capacity for love and friendship, of his wife Joan and his large immediate family but also of a wide circle of friends, including children who delighted in his company.
"The life of service and scholarship he lived and the way he committed himself to so many activities long past usual retirement age endeared him to Irish people, young and old. Nick and I and our entire family will miss him dearly. May he rest in peace."
Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore said Dr FitzGerald was a man "driven to understand, to confront problems with evidence, to weight facts and to reach conclusions".
"A great citizen of our Republic is lost to us. A flame is dimmed. But the example that he offered us, the ideals that he lived by, continue to serve us today, he said.
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin said he was deeply saddened to hear of the death of Dr FitzGerald, whom he said had served the Irish people with "great intelligence, decency and commitment".
Mr Martin said Dr FitzGerald had given "distinguished and patriotic service to our people". "Even in recent years, though he had long stepped out of the arena of party politics, Garret took to the campaign trail with vigour and determination to help ensure the passing of EU referenda.
"Though my party did not necessarily agree with Garret on every political issue, I greatly admired his integrity, his abilities and his unfailing politeness and courtesy," added Mr Martin.
Former taoiseach Brian Cowen said expressed his sympathies to the family of Dr. Garret FitzGerald and described him as "a much loved and respected figure in Irish public life".
"He was always gracious, friendly and courteous. In our many conversations over the years, Garret was engaging and affable and could be depended upon to articulate intelligent viewpoints.
"Garret FitzGerald was a person who never sat on the sidelines, and he was always willing to take the risks and sacrifice that go with an active life in politics and decision making in public affairs", Mr Cowen said.
"He was an excellent and decent politician who sought to improve the standing of our country in all that he did."
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern said Dr FitzGerald "was never partisan or tribal". He said he "truly did put people before politics".
"Fine Gael were his party, but he recognised that no group individual had a monopoly of wisdom", he added.
Minister for Education Ruairí Quinn described Dr FitzGerald as "a man of great integrity and powerful intellect".
"Garret was passionate about Europe and Ireland’s place in it, and I worked closely with him on a number of European referenda. He was a great force for modernisation and tolerance in Ireland.
"Nowhere is this clearer than in his role in the peace process in Northern Ireland – probably his finest political achievement. He can be credited with leading Ireland on the path of rapprochement with Britain and truly paving the way for the Anglo Irish Agreement," Mr Quinn added.
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland , former ministerial colleague Gemma Hussey described Dr Fitzgerald as "a wonderful man and above all, a patriot". She said people on both sides of the Border recognised his "utter integrity and sincerity".
Former EU commissioner and attorney general Peter Sutherland said Dr FitzGerald had an openness to new ideas and relationships that defined his life. "He was a man who will be a giant in the historical recollections of the Irish people for centuries."
Sinn Féin's Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin offered his sincere sympathies to the family of Dr FitzGerald, describing him as a "unique figure in the political life of this State and of Ireland over many years".
He said that irrespective of the differences he had with Dr FitzGerald over the years, like many other Republicans he would have respected the former taoiseach's integrity.
Green Party leader, John Gormley extended his sympathies. "He will be remembered as a modernising taoiseach, who managed to change the nationalist mindset towards Northern Ireland and integrated Ireland more into the evolving European Union. The Anglo-Irish agreement and his constitutional crusades laid the foundation for a more pluralist and accommodating republic", he said.
Stormont First Minister Peter Robinson , who bitterly opposed the 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement, led the tributes in Northern Ireland.
Mr Robinson said: “Dr FitzGerald and I disagreed profoundly on many things, especially the Anglo-Irish Agreement, but he never allowed political difference to become a bar to personal relations.”
SDLP president and Nobel Laureate John Hume , a close friend, said Dr FitzGerald was an unswerving supporter of peace and the democratic politics of his party.
He said: “A moderniser and reformer, Garret helped change the face of Irish politics for the better and he enthusiastically embraced Europe and the opportunities it afforded our island.
“He displayed great intellectual foresight and inner fortitude to develop initiatives such as the New Ireland Forum and the Anglo-Irish Agreement which allowed us to open new chapters in our history and ultimately paved the way to peace and the democratic institutions we enjoy today.
“His skills and abilities that marked him out as an outstanding Irish politician of his generation also distinguished him as a journalist and an academic.” Alliance Party leader David Ford said he would be remembered as one of Ireland’s greatest statesmen.
He added: “He was very courageous when he led the Republic of Ireland at a very difficult time.”
Labour Party president Michael D Higgins also extended his sympathies to Dr FitzGerald's family, and to the Fine Gael party.
"Dr Fitzgerald was a firm believer that ethics, honour and honesty should
be at the core of politics and was one of those people in public life, who drove that agenda," he said.
"He brought a rare intellectual rigour to public discourse, and raised the level of political interaction, both here in Ireland and beyond. His passing marks a sad day for this Republic."
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Cardinal Seán Brady , extended his "deepest condolences" to Dr FitzGerald's family.
"It is a remarkable coincidence that Dr FitzGerald's death this morning occurred during these historic days for our country which have resulted in no small part from his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation between Ireland and Britain throughout his lifetime."
Describing Dr FitzGerald as "a committed statesman", he said the former taoiseach had "built on the legacy of generous service established by his father Desmond FitzGerald, the first Minister for External Affairs following the independence of this State".
"As a cabinet minister and Taoiseach he was a reforming politician. He will be remembered for a profound commitment to social justice issues and in particular for his support for the New Ireland Forum and the Anglo-Irish Agreement.
"Dr FitzGerald's independence of thought, his services to higher education, and his ongoing efforts to fostering links with Europe are examples of his dedicated and thoughtful service to our country."
The head of the Church of Ireland, Alan Harper , and Dr Michael Jackson , Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland, said Dr FitzGerald had a unique and inspirational spirit for public service.
Concern Worldwide chief executive Tom Arnold also extended his condolences to the family and friends of the former taoiseach, describing him as "a true statesman, leader and gentleman".
He said throughout his political career, Dr FitzGerald had remained committed to social justice at national and international level. "He will be sadly missed in Ireland and in many other lands."
Saturday, May 14, 2011
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Kings of Leon Tickets Slane
Kings of Leon Slane 28th May 2011
Kings of Leon, the chart-topping rock band from Tennessee, will play a series of huge outdoor gigs across the UK and Ireland in the summer of 2011. The tour will be in support of the Kings' fifth album, Come Around Sundown, which went to number one in album charts around the world following its release. The Kings of Leon will headline the 2011 Slane Castle concert in Ireland on Saturday 28th May.
Kings of Leon will play Slane Castle and it is expected that traffic restrictions will be in place, so please make sure to check ahead and know where you are going and how you can get to and from the concert safely. Ticketmaster.ie
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Jobs initiative announced
The Government’s much-flagged jobs initiative will see a cut in the VAT rate on a range of tourism-related products and services in a bid to generate employment in the economy.
The plan, announced today by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan, also includes a multi-million euro building programme to upgrade the State’s roads and schools, and the creation of some 20,000 training places and internships for those without jobs.
The package of measures is to be funded by a 0.6 per cent levy on pensions for a period of four years, aimed at raising €470 million annually or €1.88 billion in total. The levy was higher than the 0.5 per cent figure that had been expected and drew criticism from pension brokers.
The initiative, which was promised in the Coalition’s programme for Government, proposes a cut in employers’ PRSI on pay of up to €356 per week, and the abolition of the controversial €3 air travel tax aimed at boosting the ailing tourism sector.
Mr Noonan also signalled the Government’s intention to reverse the cut in the minimum wage introduced in the last budget and to reform structures for setting wages at a sectoral level.
Specifically, the plan will see VAT on restaurants, hotels, cinemas, theatres, sporting fixtures and other attractions reduced from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent.
Under the plan, €75 million has been earmarked for transport projects, some €60 million of which will be invested in the maintenance and repair of regional and local roads damaged by severe weather over the last two winters.
A further €15 million is to be invested in traffic management schemes and improvements to rail stations, footpaths, bus networks and cycle paths.
The plan also incorporates a €30 million school-building programme designed to create almost 3,000 construction-related jobs and which will commence this summer.
An additional €19 million is to be added to budget of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, for a national energy retrofitting programme.
Announcing the measures, Mr Noonan said there was no escaping the fact that the State did not have the resources to fund large-scale policy initiatives to help to generate economic activity.
“Because of the weak state of the public finances, the costs associated with the measures we are implementing as part of this jobs initiative must be paid for through the introduction of off-setting measures.”
This means the initiative must be budget-neutral over the period to 2014, he said.
The Minister admitted the impact of the initiative would be modest and added there would be no extravagant claims about its potential. But Mr Noonan claimed it would help rebuild confidence in households, businesses and among international investors.
Under the initiative, announced today, those in receipt of dole payments are to be offered an extra €50 a week to take on work experience. Some 5,000 places will be created for unemployed people under a new national internship scheme.
The placements will last between six to nine months at a time, within a limited two-year period. Mr Noonan said the plan would create 20,900 places in training, education and upskilling.
As previously announced, members of the Irish diaspora are to offered a €3,000 finder’s fee for foreign investments that results in sustained employment in Ireland under the plan.
The Professional Insurance Brokers Association (Piba), which represents half the country's 1,800 brokers, strongly criticised the levy on private pension funds, without clarity on the Government’s intention on pension tax relief.
The plan, announced today by Minister for Finance Michael Noonan, also includes a multi-million euro building programme to upgrade the State’s roads and schools, and the creation of some 20,000 training places and internships for those without jobs.
The package of measures is to be funded by a 0.6 per cent levy on pensions for a period of four years, aimed at raising €470 million annually or €1.88 billion in total. The levy was higher than the 0.5 per cent figure that had been expected and drew criticism from pension brokers.
The initiative, which was promised in the Coalition’s programme for Government, proposes a cut in employers’ PRSI on pay of up to €356 per week, and the abolition of the controversial €3 air travel tax aimed at boosting the ailing tourism sector.
Mr Noonan also signalled the Government’s intention to reverse the cut in the minimum wage introduced in the last budget and to reform structures for setting wages at a sectoral level.
Specifically, the plan will see VAT on restaurants, hotels, cinemas, theatres, sporting fixtures and other attractions reduced from 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent.
Under the plan, €75 million has been earmarked for transport projects, some €60 million of which will be invested in the maintenance and repair of regional and local roads damaged by severe weather over the last two winters.
A further €15 million is to be invested in traffic management schemes and improvements to rail stations, footpaths, bus networks and cycle paths.
The plan also incorporates a €30 million school-building programme designed to create almost 3,000 construction-related jobs and which will commence this summer.
An additional €19 million is to be added to budget of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, for a national energy retrofitting programme.
Announcing the measures, Mr Noonan said there was no escaping the fact that the State did not have the resources to fund large-scale policy initiatives to help to generate economic activity.
“Because of the weak state of the public finances, the costs associated with the measures we are implementing as part of this jobs initiative must be paid for through the introduction of off-setting measures.”
This means the initiative must be budget-neutral over the period to 2014, he said.
The Minister admitted the impact of the initiative would be modest and added there would be no extravagant claims about its potential. But Mr Noonan claimed it would help rebuild confidence in households, businesses and among international investors.
Under the initiative, announced today, those in receipt of dole payments are to be offered an extra €50 a week to take on work experience. Some 5,000 places will be created for unemployed people under a new national internship scheme.
The placements will last between six to nine months at a time, within a limited two-year period. Mr Noonan said the plan would create 20,900 places in training, education and upskilling.
As previously announced, members of the Irish diaspora are to offered a €3,000 finder’s fee for foreign investments that results in sustained employment in Ireland under the plan.
The Professional Insurance Brokers Association (Piba), which represents half the country's 1,800 brokers, strongly criticised the levy on private pension funds, without clarity on the Government’s intention on pension tax relief.
Friday, May 6, 2011
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Child pornography Man Convicted
A court has heard a convicted sex offender who hoarded more than 35,000 child-pornography images and movie files may have been motivated by an anger towards society.
Forty-eight-year-old Adrian Savage of Millward Terrace, Meath Road, Bray, Co Wicklow, who has a masters degree in philosophy, was attending a clinical psychologist when he continued to access the material.
He was also caught by a garda, who had investigated him the previous year, downloading child pornography in an internet cafe.
His offending behaviour has been clinically assessed as “absolutely bizarre” and beyond sexual attraction.
He is to be sentenced later, having pleaded guilty to three charges of possessing child pornography on dates between September 2007 and May 2009.
Rape Threat Meath Man Convicted
A Meath man employed with the Revenue Service is to be sentenced for sending disturbing text messages to his supervisor in which he threatened to rape women.
Derek Leggett of Tara Lawns, Ashbourne sent the woman 17 text messages saying things such as “I’m raping my next victim now.”
The court heard Mr Leggett had a grievance with his employers as he had requested a transfer which was refused.
The 52-year-old clerical officer in Customs and Excise at Dublin Airport pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to the harassment of his supervisor between January and March of last year.
He sent her text messages, with one having the single word 'kill' written 5 times.
He was found out when she rang the number he used and recognised his voice on his voicemail message.
He faces a maximum sentence of seven years imprisonment.
Liam Adams wanted for the alleged rape of his 4 year old daughter
Liam Adams who is facing extradition to the north for the alleged rape of his four year old daughter Aine Tyrrell has had his extradition hearing put back for three weeks. Liam Adams is a brother of Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams. Gerry Adams TD has already been forced to admit publicly that he knew about the rape of his niece for many years and said that he believed his niece when she told him that she had been raped; however, Gerry Adams did not contact the Gardai or social services about the rape of his four year old niece at that time. Liam Adams will appear in court again on May 25th 2011.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
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