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THR: Chris Evans Offered Role of Captain America

The Hollywood Reporter HeatVision blog reports Chris Evans who previously portrayed Johnny Storm in the superhero films "Fantastic Four" has been offered the lead in "Captain America"

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Posted: Fri 3/19/2010 4:27p • permalink • Discuss It
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Catch Special Primetime Handy Manny Episode on Disney Channel 3/20

"Handy Manny Big Race" makes a special primetime premiere on the Disney Channel, Saturday March 20th at 7p/6p Central. Related online fun is available on the official site

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Posted: Fri 3/19/2010 4:22p • permalink • Discuss It
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EW: Captain America Possible Starring Roles

Entertainment Weekly offers the various names circulating for the role of Marvel's "Captain America" including G.I. Joe’s Channing Tatum.

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Posted: Fri 3/19/2010 10:29a • permalink • Discuss It
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Mediaweek: Flash Forward Return to ABC Respectable

Mediaweek reports while last night's return of ABC's "Flash Forward" didn't top the ratings, its return brought a larger audience than the previous series episode but was 33% smaller than the series premiere.

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Posted: Fri 3/19/2010 10:23a • permalink • Discuss It
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Fess Parker who played Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone on TV, dies at 85

Disney Legend Fess Parker best known for his portrayal of Davy Crockett King of the Wild Frontier has passed away at the age of 85. Disney CEO Bob Iger issued the following statement:

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 10:05p • permalink • Discuss It
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ArtofTellingTales: Jasmine Flying Carpets coming to Tokyo DisneySea

The Art of Telling Tales, the blog for Talesf rom the  Laughing Place Magazine, is reporting Jasmine's Flying Carpets has been announced for Tokyo DisneySea and will be opening in summer 2001.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 9:46p • permalink • Discuss It
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Video: Don "Ducky" Williams draws Goofy

The Official Disney Parks blog has posted a video of Don "Ducky" Williams doing a quick job of drawing Goofy. The article also has additional info on Ducky.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 9:42p • permalink • Discuss It
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OCReg: Reviewing the Disneyland phone apps

The Orange County Register's Around Disney blog has completed a two-part series looking at the major Disneyland phone apps - Wishing Stars (by occasional LaughingPlace.com and Podcast contributor Greg Maletic), Disney's official app Mobile Magic, MouseWait, Malkee Disneyland iGuide and Disneyland CA Planner.

Part One - Wishing Stars
Part Two - The Others

Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 9:38p • permalink • Discuss It
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JHM: An interview with Mary Poppin's Caroline Sheen

Jim Hill talks to Caroline Sheen, the actress who plays Mary Poppins in the current US Tour of the show.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 9:31p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: Theater owners honor Pixar

The Associated Press reports Pixar has received the Big Ten Award at ShoWest this week in honor of a perfect track record - 10 films, 10 blockbuster hits.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 9:26p • permalink • Discuss It
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THR: Jason Segel to play the lead in the next Muppet movie

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting Jason Segel will be playing the human lead in the next Muppet movie.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 9:18p • permalink • Discuss It
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2719Hyperion: Multi-Dimensional Thinking

2719Hyperion.com analyzes the sucess of 3-D film and those who claimed it was just a fad.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 9:16p • permalink • Discuss It
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Mediaite: CNN's Christine Amanpour to leave CNN for ABC News' This Week

Disney has announced CNN's Christine Amanpour will be leaving that network on joining Disney in August to begin hosting This Week taking over for George Stephanopoulos who left for Good Morning America. Mediaite has analysis of the move.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 9:10p • permalink • Discuss It
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DailyDisney: Exploring Disney World Area Outlet Stores

Kristin Ford shares some of the treasures she has found at Walt Disney World area outlet stores. These stores offer overstock and discontinued store quality merchandise at deep discounts.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 12:54p • permalink • Discuss It
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ContactMusic: Katie Price's Disney Inspiration

After seeing the little girls makeovers at Walt Disney World, Australian singer Katie Price has announced a controversial new line of cosmetics geared to girls featuring edible lipstick, blusher, mascara and various nail varnishes but without the glitter and sparkle found in typical children's lines.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 12:48p • permalink • Discuss It
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KSHB: Video Highlights Announces Kansas City Disney on Ice Performances

Disney on Ice: Worlds of Fantasy featuring highlights from Disney's "The Little Mermaid", "The Lion King", "Tinker Bell" and Pixar's "Cars" will be presented at Kansas City's Sprint Center Thursday through Sunday.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 12:43p • permalink • Discuss It
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TheDisneyBlog: American Idol Experience Dream Ticket Winner in Top 11

John Frost highlights the continuing success of American Idol Experience Dream Ticket winner, Aaron Kelly and recounts the Disney's Hollywood Studios performance that got him the "Super FastPass" for American Idol auditions.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 12:33p • permalink • Discuss It
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Reuters: Mesa emerges as bidder for Disney's Miramax

With the bid deadline for Disney's Miramax approaching, Reuters reports investment banking firm Mesa Global is as a potential bidder.

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Posted: Thu 3/18/2010 10:38a • permalink • Discuss It
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OrSen: Hollywood Studios dancer keeps the beat without benefit of sound

The Orlando Sentinel's Daily Disney Blog writes about Allison Becker, a 22-year old dancer and performer at Disney's Hollywood Studios who is deaf.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 7:34p • permalink • Discuss It
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Forbes: Baseball's Most Expensive Spring Training Places

Forbes.com has a slideshow of baseball's most expensive Spring Training stadiums. Number 3 on the list is Walt Disney World's Champion Stadium which is the spring home of the Atlanta Braves.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 7:03p • permalink • Discuss It
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Screamscape: Disneyland to expand Halloween?

Screamscape has rumors on Disneyland Halloween 2010 including the return of Ghost Galaxy, a possible new parade, Toy Story Mania changes and more.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:59p • permalink • Discuss It
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BSD: Was Alice in Wonderland originally Mo-Cap?

Blue Sky Disney discusses the history of Alice in Wonderland in which Disney wanted the film to be motion capture (a la A Christmas Carol) but Tim Burton and, especially, Johnny Depp, convinced them to do the mixture of live action and CGI the film ultimately became.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:57p • permalink • Discuss It
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Tron: Legacy Set Visit and Jeff Bridges Interview

SlashFilm.com and Cinematical.com were lucky enough to visit the set of Tron: Legacy and both discuss the experience. SlashFilm.com also has a few pictures from the set while Cinematical.com has an extensive interview with Jeff Bridges. (hat tip to The Disney Blog).

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:51p • permalink • Discuss It
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JHM: John Canemaker pays tribute to a guy named Joe

Jim Hill chats with this John Canemaker, Academy Award-winning filmmaker and animation historian, about why so many people in the industry still seem to miss Joe Ranft.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:46p • permalink • Discuss It
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Reuters: Mesa emerges as bidder for Disney's Miramax

Reuters is reporting investment firm Mesa Global is among the bidders for Disney's Miramax film unit. Among the other bidders are Weinstein and Platinum.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:44p • permalink • Discuss It
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LATimes: Scott Rudin Negotiating To Leave Disney

According to the Los Angeles Times Company Town blog Producer Scott Rudin, the biggest name on Disney's Miramax label, is negotiating to leave Disney since Disney has begun to shop the film unit. Among Oscar winner Rudin's titles are The Queen and There Will Be Blood.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:42p • permalink • Discuss It
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Parade: Miley Cyrus will "rejoice" when her Hannah Montana run is over

Parade Magazine has an extensive issue with Miley Cyrus in their issue currently on newsstands. Several articles are reporting Cyrus will rejoice when her run on the shows ends after this season. Read more on that in the Us Magazine link below and read an excerpt of her interview in the Parade Magazine link below in which she also discusses her upcoming move The Last Song and much more of her personal feelings.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 6:37p • permalink • Discuss It
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ComingSoon: Don Hahn on His Disney Animation 3D Projects

In discussing "Beauty and the Beast" in 3D, animator Don Hahn tells ComingSoon that if the project is well received "I think we'll probably take some of the other premium titles and turn them into 3D as well."

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:45p • permalink • Discuss It
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TheDeadbolt: New Teen Territory for Miley Cyrus in Last Song

The Deadbolt discusses Miley Cyrus' ongoing transition from Hannah Montana to more mature roles and performances.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:39p • permalink • Discuss It
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StarLocalNws: Interview with Disney on Ice Skater

Disney on Ice skater Brent Holdburg talks about his current career travelling the US skating along with his wife.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:34p • permalink • Discuss It
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Marketwatch: ESPN-SI: National Magazine showdown

Columnist Jon Friedman states the case for this year's coveted magazine award - General Excellence award in the large-circulation category - to be granted to Sports Illustrated and not fellow nominee ESPN the Magazine. Winners will be announced April 22.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:30p • permalink • Discuss It
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OrSenBlog: Enter to win Disney Cruise Line vacations, 500 other DCL prizes

Orlando Sentinel blogger Kristin Ford highlights a current online contest offering numerous Disney Cruise related prizes including various cruises for four.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:20p • permalink • Discuss It
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OCReg: iPhone app gives opportunity for treasure hunt at Disneyland

The Orange County Register gives a glowing review of the iphone app "Wishing Stars"  that takes users on a treasure hunt style adventure through Disneyland.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 3:13p • permalink • Discuss It
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CourthouseNws: Artist's Kids Fight Marvel & Disney For Rights to Hulk and Spider-Man

The children of comic book artist Jack Kirby are suing Marvel and Disney for the rights to Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk and the X-Men claiming their father created the icons as a "freelance" artist.

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Posted: Wed 3/17/2010 2:58p • permalink • Discuss It
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KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep Opens the Door to an Untold World This Summer

Coming exclusively to the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system,KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep is a prequel that reveals the untold origins of the popular KINGDOM HEARTS franchise.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 7:37p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: 'FlashForward'A meditation on Americanness

Analysis of ABC's thought-provoking series "Flash Forward" that returns on Thursday.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 6:56p • permalink • Discuss It
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OCReg: Refurbishment to close 2 Downtown Disney Stores

The Orange County Register offers further information on two Downtown Disney locations brief closures.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 6:52p • permalink • Discuss It
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Salon: The perfect double bill: "Princess and the Frog" and "Song of the South"

Erik Nelson -- the director of the Harlan Ellison documentary "Dreams With Sharp Teeth," and the producer of Werner Herzog's Oscar-nominated "Encounters at the End of the World" -- makes the case for the release of Disney's "Song of the South"

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 5:40p • permalink • Discuss It
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OCReg: New Disneyland Resort Pres Gives Inside Look

The Orange County Register offers a brief overview of Disneyland Resort George Kalogridis' Disney career and his hands-on management style which includes frequent walks through the California parks. The article showcases his career highlights -- the creation of pin trading and character dining.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 5:31p • permalink • Discuss It
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D23 Interviews Princess and the Frog's Jennifer Cody

Jennifer Cody, the voice of Charlotte, tells D23 how her Southern belle actually sounds like a famous Looney Toons rooster! Disney's The Princess and the Frog is in stores today.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 3:48p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: Pixar Animation Receives Theater Award at ShoWest

Disney-owned Pixar Animation was honored for their track record of 10 films, 10 blockbusters with the ShoWest Big Ten Award.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 3:43p • permalink • Discuss It
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AP: 'Alice' sparks debate over quick DVD releases

The Associated Press talks about the impact the strong box office performance of "Alice in Wonderland" could have on Studios' move toward shrinking the window between theatrical and dvd release.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 3:35p • permalink • Discuss It
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DisneyParksBlog: First Kid to Run Through Sleeping Beauty Castle Now Guards the Resort

Video interview with Robb Fischle from Disneyland Security who as a child was photographed running through Sleeping Beauty Castle into Fantasyland on opening day in 1955.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 3:27p • permalink • Discuss It
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Blooloop: An interview with Janel Pisorchik on Disney World ticketing

Blooloop.com interviews Janel Pisorchik. Interviewer Chad Emerson uncovers some fascinating theme park ticketing history, including the history of ticketing biometrics, in a chat with the director of business operations at accesso, a Florida-based company that specializes in electronic ticketing and eCommerce solutions for theme parks.

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Posted: Tue 3/16/2010 2:47p • permalink • Discuss It
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People: Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus Offer Surprise to Military Families

People reports Billy Ray Cyrus and his daughter Miley invited dozens of military families to fill the audience at a recent Hannah Montana taping but further surprised them by inviting them to part of a concert scene for the show.

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 7:45p • permalink • Discuss It
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EW: ABC Bringing Back Star Search

ABC is reportedly in talks with Paula Abdul for their planned reboot of the popular talent show program, "Star Search"

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 7:36p • permalink • Discuss It
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MTVNews: Demi Lovato Confirms Relationship With Joe Jonas!

Demi Lovato during a new radio interview with Billy Bush confirms the rumors she is dating fellow "Camp Rock" alum Joe Jonas. Demi and Joe's duet "Make a Wave" was released today on iTunes, the song is part of Disney's ongoing "Friends for Change" campaign and will be featured in the Disneynature Earth Day release "Oceans." Demi and Joe co-star in the summertime Disney Channel film "Camp Rock: The Final Jam"

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 4:31p • permalink • Discuss It
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ComingSoon: Pixar's Day & Night

ComingSoon has a picture of the title still from the short Pixar has revealed will be attached to Toy Story 3

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 12:50p • permalink • Discuss It
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JHM: D23’s Steven Clark looks ahead to 2011 and beyond

Jim Hill talks with the Head of the Official Community for Disney Fans about the various events that are now in the works for that organization. Including September’s DESTINATION D and next year’s D23 EXPO

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 12:47p • permalink • Discuss It
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2719Hyperion: The Lake Buena Vista Story 1975-1982

Learn more about Walt Disney World's early history as 2719 Hyperion takes readers back to the development of the Lake Buena Vista region in a multi-part series.

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Posted: Mon 3/15/2010 12:45p • permalink • Discuss It
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