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Yankees shortstop co-owner of new gym in New York CityAs one New Yorker jogged on a treadmill on Tuesday morning to get his workout, it seemed someone standing next to him thought he could go a little faster.A man in a gray suit pressed the button to increase the speed, but the jogger just laughed and ran faster.It's hard to get mad when the man standing beside you is Derek Jeter."Nice," Jeter said, smiling when the runner picked up the pace. "I like it."The Yankees shortstop spent an hour at the new gym near Madison Square Park at 22 ...

Source: New York Yankees   Tue, 22 Jul 2008 19:49:54

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Aimed kids not in sports programsArkansas Methodist Medical Center has implemented a new program aimed at promoting fitness in youngsters. For the past two weeks, the pilot program, aptly named "Fitness Kids," has sought to instill both exercise and healthy eating habits in youngsters aged 10-15 who are not already involved in sports. The program, which concluded Thursday, featured three youngsters, Austin Adams, Kaylee Parr and Neal Chronister meeting in the hospital aerobic center from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. learning cooking of he ...

Source: Paragould Daily Press   Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:28:25

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Officials at the Allegheny Valley YMCA are taking their battle against youth obesity and wellness public.With a $9,350 grant from Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield, the 'Y' has purchased exercise equipment designed for young people.And the public can use it free of charge."A lot of it was from Highmark's end," said Joe Reinard, who is in charge of the program. "We felt we would offer it as a public service."Equipment purchased with the grant include STRIVE brand Kidz Ab Crunch and Kidz Low Back Extension machines. The devices are specif ...

Source: Valley News Dispatch   Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:19:07

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Dave Hagglund of CB Richard Ellis represented the lessee of the Deal of the Week. Bill Neece of Neece Commercial represented the lessor.The deal was a leasehold by 24 Hour Fitness of 37,945 square feet of retail space at 355 Marketplace Ave. in San Diego. The 15-year lease is valued at $13,927,148. The lessor is PDP Imperial Partners LLC.The 24 Hour Fitness building will be constructed in the Imperial Marketplace shopping center and is scheduled for completion in summer 2009. Anchored by Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and 99 Cents Only ...

Source: San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News   Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:23:58

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Tony Marks, personal fitness trainer, returned to the Lincoln City Community Center following a lengthy absence."We are so glad to have Tony back," said Gail Kimberling, community center director. "He has many loyal clients and was greatly missed."Marks is certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and American Arthritis Foundation, and is a certified nutritionist. In addition, Marks is a Fourth Degree Black Belt, who owns and operates Lifestyle School of Martial Arts. Classes for the martial arts school are held Tuesday ...

Source: Newport News-Times   Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:26:32

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24 Hour Fitness has leased 37,945 square feet of retail space at 355 Marketplace Ave., San Diego 92113. The 15-year lease is valued at $13,927,148. The lessor is PDP Imperial Partners LLC.The 24 Hour Fitness building will be constructed in the Imperial Marketplace shopping center and is scheduled for completion in summer 2009. Anchored by Home Depot (NYSE: HD) and 99 Cents Only, the 275,000-square-foot center also includes Navy Federal Credit Union, KFC, Sizzler and Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX).Dave Hagglund of CB Richard Ellis represente ...

Source: San Diego Daily Transcript via Yahoo! News   Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:02:39

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Free sessions get children movingKathleen M. Ross is concerned that Tessia, her 8-year-old daughter - the youngest of nine children - spends too much time in the car, mainly while accompanying her parents on errands, or to take her older siblings to activities."She struggles with tiredness," the West Boylston mother said. "Kids don't get enough exercise, so it helps to have a little something extra to get them motivated."Tessia certainly appeared to be inspired Monday - doing push-ups, squats, and sit-ups with glee, and then boogying ...

Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette   Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:43:19

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The 24 Hour Fitness health club chain has signed a $13.9 million, 15-year lease to move into the Imperial Marketplace shopping center, broker CB Richard Ellis said July 14.The San Ramon-based chain will move into a 37,945-square-foot building, which is scheduled for completion in summer 2009. Imperial Marketplace is a 275,000-square-foot center at 355 Marketplace Ave. in Southeast San Diego, anchored by The Home Depot and 99 Cents Only. The center also includes Navy Federal Credit Union, KFC, Sizzler and Starbucks.Neece Commercial rep ...

Source: San Diego Business Journal   Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:02:27

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After receiving "thousands of calls and e-mails from Mac users," Posit Science Corp. says its bringing its Brain FItness Classic program to the Mac. Developed by a team of more than 50 neuroscientists, Posit claims on average, users memory improves to that of a person 10 years younger. The software is also designed to promote "faster thinking" and "sharper focus." Brain Fitness Classic uses six exercises to sharpen cognitive function. By identifying and choosing between different kinds of sounds, speech, stories and instructions, the ...

Source: MacNN   Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:47:34

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Brain Fitness Isn't Just for PC Users AnymorePosit Science Corporation, the leader in brain health software, today announced the general availability of the Mac OS X version of the Brain Fitness Program Classic. Over the past year, the company has received thousands of calls and emails from Mac users who want the benefits of faster thinking, sharper focus, and better memory and would like to do the proven program on their Mac computers.Posit Science programs are based on the company's in depth understanding of the science of brain pla ...

Source: TM for Mac OS X   Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:00:00

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Reach Personal Fitness is helping clients get ready for summer with a new program called Beach Body Boot Camp."The lack of results from your New Year's resolution can't be hidden under your favorite sweats and jacket any longer," said instructor Alisha Robinson.Robinson said Beach Body Boot Camp is a fun introduction to circuit training, a proven method used by athletes and fitness professionals. A powerful mix of high-intensity and low-impact cardio exercise, strength training, plyometrics, and mind, body, core work will keep you fee ...

Source: The Huntington Herald-Dispatch   Fri, 11 Jul 2008 04:10:33

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Town Sports International (TSI) announced today that it has expanded its partnership with Healthways, Inc., offering the award-winning Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program for active older adults at fifteen more of TSI's New York Sports Clubs (NYSC) locations. The fifteen new locations will join the existing sixteen NYSC locations and six Philadelphia Sports Clubs (PSC) locations that have the SilverSneakers Fitness Program, bringing the total number of TSI clubs offering SilverSneakers to 37.Started in 1992, SilverSneakers is an ...

Source: R Fitness Program   Tue, 08 Jul 2008 11:48:00

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When it comes to achieving fitness goals, seeing is believing.Thanks to a new computer program at Gold's Gym in Palm Springs, fitness enthusiasts can see the results of working out before they lift a barbell or step onto a treadmill.The gym recently rolled out Visual Fitness Planner, a tool that shows clients a prototype of themselves on a computer screen. The 3-D image - a figure in blue shorts for men and a white unitard for women - grows wider in the waist, buffer in the pecs and slimmer in the tummy based on information clients en ...

Source: The Desert Sun   Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:19:49

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24 hour Fitness is bringing the Nike iPod + experience to people who like to work out in the gym. The fitness chain is adding workout equipment to some of its locations that allow gym users to take advantage of the iPod + system to track workouts.The gym equipment will use the same Nike iPod + system to track workouts on iPod enabled equipment just as it does for those who jog or run. After the workout on enabled equipment the data will be sent to the Nike website and converted to CardioMiles to allow users to set goals and compare nu ...

Source: I4U   Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:04:45

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Nike + iPod Enabled Gym Equipment Offers Another Great Way for 24 Hour Fitness Members to Participate in the Nike+ Human Race24 Hour Fitness, the largest fitness club chain in the U.S., is the first to offer new Nike + iPod enabled gym equipment in select clubs across the country. Nike and Apple worked with major gym equipment manufacturers to make their cardio equipment Nike + iPod compatible so gym members can easily track and record workouts on cardio equipment like treadmills, stair steppers, elliptical trainers and stationary bik ...

Source: Centre Daily Times   Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:46:28

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A summer fitness program for young women will combine healthy lifestyle practices with a hip new dance routine.Curves For Women, Truro, is offering Curves Camp for females between the ages 12 and 18 that will focus on circuit exercise (cardio and strength), nutrition and Zumba.Zumba mixes aerobics with Latin dance movements, as well as Salsa, Reggae, Cumbia and Calypso dances. It will be taught by 16-year-old Kay Archibald, who is obtaining her certification in Zumba."We are trying to spice it up a bit; make it youthful."We don't want ...

Source: The Truro Daily News   Thu, 26 Jun 2008 02:56:57

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ST JAMES' Primary School children are putting in the hard yards to combat obesity.The Sebastopol school is one of 10 in the region to have taken on the "Ballarat to Beijing Challenge" as part of Ballarat and District Nursing and Healthcare's "Footsteps to Fitness" program.To complete the challenge, pupils must walk the distance between Ballarat and the Olympic city before the games opening ceremony on August 8.So far they have clocked up about 4500 kms, but school principal Brian Lynch said the it was part of a multi-pronged strategy ...

Source: The Courier   Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:52:34

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TRINITY - Instead of just talking about overweight children, James P. Gills Family YMCA and All Children's Hospital decided to do something about it.They are offering the summer program Fit4AllKids at the Gills YMCA, 8411 Photonics Drive. Registration continues through the first session Monday."Almost every day we come across another report in the media about the growing problem of overweight children and teens," the YMCA's Web site says. Go to www.allkids.org, click on "Events," then click on "Fit4AllKids" for June 16, for informatio ...

Source: The Pasco Tribune   Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:08:48

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Erickson Retirement Communities, one of the nation's leading developers of full-service retirement communities, has launched an innovative Brain Fitness Program - in two of its campuses.A total of three 8-week Brain Fitness Programs will be offered to residents of Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and Monarch Landing in Naperville, Illinois.Following informational kickoffs in the two communities, a total of 177 residents signed up for just 72 openings, and the waiting lists continue to grow.The Posit Science Brain Fit ...

Source: Daily Record   Fri, 20 Jun 2008 21:31:01

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TRINITY - Instead of just talking about overweight children, James P. Gills Family YMCA and All Children's Hospital decided to do something about it.They are offering the summer program Fit4AllKids at the Gills YMCA at 8411 Photonics Drive in the Trinity area. Registration continues through the first session June 23."Almost every day we come across another report in the media about the growing problem of overweight children and teens," the Web site introduction states. Go to the All Children's Hospital Web site for information.Fit4All ...

Source: Suncoast News Pasco   Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:18:20

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Anytime Fitness has signed a lease for space in the Plaza Shopping Center and the club will be open for business within the next six weeks.The clubs offer a total body workout that combines strength training and cardiovascular exercise in expertly designed workout centers."Anytime Fitness offers a convenient and affordable exercise option for the area," club owner Tim Smith said. "We believe our 24-hour fitness club will be a great addition to Floresville and the surrounding areas."At Anytime Fitness, members can work out any time of ...

Source: Wilson County News   Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:56:08

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A Coach Me Fit franchise recently opened at 2166 Wealthy St. in the heart of Gaslight Village in East Grand Rapids. The fitness center is unique in that it offers only personalized programs and not general memberships. Services include nutritional and healthy lifestyle counseling, personal assessments, and personal individual or group fitness training. "These programs are based on accountability," said manager Brian Dokter. "If you don't use the gym where you have a membership, you don't get any results. We design workouts inside our ...

Source: MLive.com   Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:11:55

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Erickson Retirement Communities, one of the nation's leading developers of full-service retirement communities, has launched an innovative Brain Fitness Program ' in two of its campuses. A total of three 8-week Brain Fitness Programs' will be offered to residents of Cedar Crest Village in Pompton Plains, New Jersey, and Monarch Landing in Naperville, Illinois. Following informational kickoffs in the two communities, a total of 177 residents signed up for just 72 openings, and the waiting lists continue to grow.The Posit Science Brain ...

Source: Medical News Today   Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:18:42

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When my fiance, Matt, asked me to work out and get in shape with him this summer, I immediately responded with enthusiasm. I began to look at gyms online, figuring out which offered two-week or one-month trial periods, discovering whether personal trainers would be available, and learning which places had the newest equipment and cleanest facilities.But before I speak any more, a small confession is in order: I don't go out of my way to exercise very often. Blessed with a fairly good metabolism and always involved in sports, I've neve ...

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review   Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:27:26

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The South Western Recreation Commission will offer a Fun and Fitness program for adults in the Park Hills Elementary School gymnasium in Hanover beginning Wednesday and running through July 30.The program will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The cost is $20. ...

Source: The Evening Sun   Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:17:01

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Activate Greenwood included a group challenge when it first began in January. That challenge was an incentive to get at least 50 percent of the group to weigh in at least 75 percent of the weigh-ins.This included any group of at least three participants who registered and indicated their group on their registration forms.There are five groups who are on track to meet the standard so far this year. Those groups are GLEAMNS, Greenwood County Health Department, Inch by Inch, Kaiser and Merrywood Elementary School."We are dedicated to sti ...

Source: The Index-Journal   Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:43:23

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The Martinsville-Henry County Coalition for Health and Wellness has taken good health into the workplace.In June 2007, the coalition launched the Worksite Wellness program, funded by The Harvest Foundation. Certified instructors give a class on stress management, offer nutritional guidelines and suggestions, and emphasize the importance of exercise. All instruction is given during lunch hours for the convenience of employees and is free of charge. The program is held bimonthly for employees at Stanley Furniture."They reinforce some of ...

Source: Martinsville Bulletin   Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:03:24

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BUREAU - Students and staff at Leepertown Elementary learned a bit this spring about moving and crunching.Amber Harper, superintendent for Leepertown Elementary School, led her school this spring in the Move and Crunch Challenge for Principals. Leepertown was recognized on June 2 as one of 32 elementary and middle schools participating in the statewide challenge, which was co-sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education and the Department of Human Services.As a lead participant in the Move and Crunch Challenge, Harper said she f ...

Source: Bureau County Republican   Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:27:37

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AJAX -- In Ajax, I Can, so everyone can.I Can, the Town's new initiative aimed at getting people active, was kicked off Monday morning at the McLean Community Centre.The I Can program is the first recommendation coming out of the Sports and Physical Activity Strategy, adopted by the Town in late April.The aim of the program is to "connect residents with places to play and there are places to play in Ajax," said Howie Dayton, Ajax's director of recreation and culture. About 75 people attended the kick-off, which included interactive di ...

Source: The Ajax News Advertiser   Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:02:49

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SPORTSMITH' President Brad Schupp is proud to announce the release of the 2008 SPORTSMITH' Summer Edition Catalog, featuring the industry's largest selection of Life Fitness equipment parts, strength and functional training products, with express same-day shipping. SPORTSMITH' President Brad Schupp is proud to announce the release of the 2008 SPORTSMITH' Summer Edition Catalog, featuring the industry's largest selection of Life Fitness equipment parts, strength and functional training products, with express same-day shipping.The 204-p ...

Source: PRWeb   Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:31:01

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LifeLong Wellness Session 4 starts Saturday at Anytime Fitness in Rushville.This is a free comprehensive wellness program focusing on exercise, nutrition and overall health and wellness sponsored by the Rush County United Fund and partners, Rush Memorial Hospital, Rush County Chamber of Commerce, Rush County ECDC, Rush County Community Foundation, City of Rushville, the Rush County Commissioners, Rush County Health Department and Anytime Fitness. Participants have to sign waivers, and wellness data will be collected at the start and a ...

Source: Rushville Republican   Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:49:08

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The results of regular exercise aren't measured solely in lost inches. At the nonprofit Girls Inc., the results also can be seen in the gains made in the girls' self-esteem.Estefania Gutierrez, 14, said her grades have improved since she started the afternoon program held at the Fitwize 4 Kids gym in Leland. The day following a workout, Estefania said, she's ready for school."It makes you want to learn," she said. "And the confidence also comes from every time you move up to a higher level."In the beginning, Estefania was apprehensive ...

Source: The Wilmington Star-News   Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:45:02

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With two small children and a business that requires face-time with clients, Brian Eyster wants to work out when everyone else is going to sleep.So Eyster, 32, of Royal Oak, Mich., joined Anytime Fitness, a 24-hour franchise where gym members use a code or a card to get into an unstaffed gym."Someone like me, the only time that works for me is 10, 11 o'clock at night when the house is quiet and I know I can step out for an hour or so," said Eyster, a wealth strategist.Watch out mega health club. The 24-hour fitness center is one of th ...

Source: The Bryan-College Station Eagle   Sat, 31 May 2008 13:05:36

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St. John's Fitness Center trainers are offering a comprehensive fitness program to help people prepare for the annual St. John's Sunshine Run, which will take place Oct. 11 at Hammons Field in Springfield.The 12-week program will be based at St. John's Fitness Center, 202 E. Walnut Lawn St., and is designed for all levels of ability. St. John's Sunshine Run includes a 10K run; Murney Associates 5K and KTXR 1-mile Walk with the Gentle Giant, a St. John's press release said.The program is designed to help participants: increase aerobic ...

Source: The Springfield News-Leader   Fri, 30 May 2008 20:22:09

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In today's society, many people are doing damage to their bodies daily. Our country spends approximately 95 percent of our health care dollars, over one trillion dollars a year, on diagnosing and treating many diseases. However, statistics show that half of all deaths in the United States can be prevented; some of these are attributed to stress, obesity, low fitness levels, and poor nutrition.The Village of Great Neck Plaza has decided to "step up" and do something proactive about these health issues and risks. The Fitness and Wellnes ...

Source: Great Neck Record   Fri, 30 May 2008 16:57:51

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Snap Fitness 24-7 is a mom "n' pop store with a difference. It's a state-of-the art 24-7 workout facility, complete with high-end circuit and strength training machines and round-the-clock access.Shannon Smith, 22, said it was the perfect choice for her because of its location, at 1763 E. University Ave. near Dairy Queen in the plaza across from NMSU's Pan Am Center."I work in the plaza here and it's the most convenient, the cheapest and not huge, so I actually know what I'm doing," and she has quickly become familiar with the machine ...

Source: Las Cruces Sun-News   Thu, 29 May 2008 06:09:42

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Qiqi Marcus Shi is one of the youngest kids at McGuffey Foundation School. He's also one of the most determined. The kindergartener has racked up 21 miles in the school's annual spring long-distance running program, beating out kids nearly three times his age."I have more miles than anyone," said the dark-haired 5-year-old, as he tore around the makeshift track located along the grassy perimeter of the school's playgroundEvery spring a new student seems to rise to the challenge of being the top runner in the six-week program, known by ...

Source: The Oxford Press   Wed, 28 May 2008 19:08:50

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Creator/Director of Johns Hopkins Hospital Youth Obesity Fitness Program Targets Georgia Youth with AYM -- Aerobics, Yoga, and More...Newest "Green" Wellness Studio Calls Gwinnett Home Beginning July 5, Gwinnett youth will have the opportunity to "go green" with dance and fitness. Althea Lawton-Thompson, Creator and Director of the Johns Hopkins Hospital youth obesity fitness program in Baltimore, Maryland has set her sights on fighting youth obesity in Georgia and is slated to open an innovative dance and fitness studio - AYM (Aerobi ...

Source: The Weekly   Wed, 28 May 2008 15:22:15

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Students from North Boone Upper Elementary and Middle School began running after school Thursday and will finish at 2:30 p.m. today in the seventh annual 24-hour run to raise awareness about fitness.Seven teams, with 10 to 12 students each, have been training for the relay for eight weeks. Participants will run 10 to 12 miles at the school during the 24 hours. There is one parent team participating. ...

Source: Rockford Register Star   Fri, 23 May 2008 04:54:03

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Most fitness professionals know they should list their services online. Now they don't have to worry how. In less than the time it takes to make a cup of coffee, personal trainers can create free interactive web listings on fitizens.com. They will get in front of new clients and stay in touch with current ones - and now it is free."Fitness professionals want ways to be more visible, so they can get more leads and ultimately make more money. Fitizens.com is their solution to getting online - even if they know nothing about technology o ...

Source: PRWeb   Tue, 20 May 2008 20:44:33

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