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COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Merrill Gardens LLC, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(lns, ) (Entered: 01/07/2005)
2 Civil Cover Sheet
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Jan. 4, 2005
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Jan. 4, 2005
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Summons Issued as to Merrill Gardens LLC (CT Corp Systems). (lns, ) (Entered: 01/07/2005)
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Jan. 4, 2005
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Merrill Gardens LLC served on 1/10/2005, answer due 1/31/2005. (Bird, Kenneth) (Entered: 01/12/2005)
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Jan. 12, 2005
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Jan. 12, 2005
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NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Marie Anderson on behalf of Merrill Gardens LLC (Anderson, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/01/2005)
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Feb. 1, 2005
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AGREED NOTICE to extend time to file answer filed by Merrill Gardens LLC ; answer due by February 22, 2005. (Anderson, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/01/2005)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Tiffany L Gooden on behalf of Merrill Gardens LLC (Gooden, Tiffany) (Entered: 02/01/2005)
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Feb. 1, 2005
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Feb. 1, 2005
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ORDER Rule 16 Preliminary Pretrial Conference set for 3/9/2005 01:00 PM in Fort Wayne before Magistrate Judge Roger B Cosbey.Signed by Judge Roger B Cosbey on 2/1/05. The Court will discuss at the hearing the setting of this case for a setttlement conference with all other cases where Merrill Gardens is the named defendant.(wsy) Additional attachment(s) added on 2/1/2005 (wsy). (Entered: 02/01/2005)
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Feb. 1, 2005
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MAGISTRATE CONSENT FORMS sent to all parties (Standard Track). (wsy) (Entered: 02/01/2005)
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Feb. 1, 2005
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MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint by Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 proposed amended complaint)(Bird, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/02/2005)
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Feb. 2, 2005
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Feb. 2, 2005
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ORDER granting 9 Motion to Amend/Correct Complaint filed by Pltf Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Signed by Judge Roger B Cosbey on 2/2/2005. (lns, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)
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Feb. 2, 2005
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against Merrill Gardens LLC, filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.(lns, ) (Entered: 02/03/2005)
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CERTIFICATE of Attorney. (Bird, Kenneth) (Entered: 02/10/2005)
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Feb. 10, 2005
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Feb. 10, 2005
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DISCLOSURE of of Corporate Status filed by Merrill Gardens LLC.(Gooden, Tiffany) (Entered: 02/21/2005)
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Feb. 21, 2005
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Feb. 21, 2005
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Defendant's ANSWER to 11 Amended Complaint by Merrill Gardens LLC.(Gooden, Tiffany) Modified text to create link on 2/22/2005 (jcp, ). (Entered: 02/22/2005)
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Feb. 22, 2005
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MOTION for client representative, Michelle Corey, to participate in pretrial conference by telephone by Defendant Merrill Gardens LLC. (Anderson, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/23/2005)
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Feb. 23, 2005
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Feb. 23, 2005
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ORDER granting 15 Motion that Michelle Corely, Dir of Human Resources for Merrill gardens, be allowed to partic in 3/9/05 conf by telephone and to sv as deft rep for purposes of said conf. Signed by Judge Roger B Cosbey on 2/23/05. (lrm, ) (Entered: 02/23/2005)
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Feb. 23, 2005
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CERTIFICATE Attorney-Client Certification regarding disclosure of anticipated fees and expenses. (Anderson, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/24/2005)
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Feb. 24, 2005
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Feb. 24, 2005
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REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Bird, Kenneth) (Entered: 03/02/2005)
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March 2, 2005
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March 2, 2005
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Roger B Cosbey : Settlement Conference held on 3/9/2005. A further settlement conference will be set by separate order. (wsy) (Entered: 03/09/2005)
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March 9, 2005
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March 9, 2005
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Roger B Cosbey : Preliminary Pretrial Conference held on 3/9/2005. All proceedings are STAYED until further order of the Court with the exception of informal discovery as it relates to settlement. Defendant's response to any outstanding discovery is also stayed, the date to respond, if any, to be reset by further order. Settlement Conference set for 4/18/2005 09:00 AM in Fort Wayne before Magistrate Judge Roger B Cosbey. No further deadlines are established.(Tape #68) (wsy) (Entered: 03/09/2005)
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March 9, 2005
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SCHEDULING ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 4/18/2005 09:00 AM in Fort Wayne before Magistrate Judge Roger B Cosbey.Signed by Judge Roger B Cosbey on 3/9/05. (wsy) (Entered: 03/09/2005)
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March 9, 2005
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March 9, 2005
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NOTICE. Docket entry reporting case resolution deleted/clerical error. (wsy) (Entered: 04/18/2005)
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April 18, 2005
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April 18, 2005
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Roger B Cosbey : Settlement Conference held on 4/18/2005. No Notice of Settlement will be submitted at this time. (wsy) (Entered: 04/19/2005)
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April 18, 2005
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April 18, 2005
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ORDER Status Conference set for 5/4/2005 08:30 AM in Fort Wayne before Magistrate Judge Roger B Cosbey. Counsel for the EEOC may participate by telephone. No pdf order will follow. (wsy) (Entered: 04/19/2005)
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April 19, 2005
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April 19, 2005
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Roger B Cosbey : Status Conference held on 5/4/2005. (Tape #70) (wsy) (Entered: 05/04/2005)
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May 4, 2005
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ENTRY FOR JUDGE THERESA L SPRINGMANN re 25 Status Conference. Settlement documents and proposed notices are to be submitted to Judge Springmann by 5/17/2005. Telephonic Status Conference set for 5/20/2005 04:00 PM in Fort Wayne before Judge Theresa L Springmann to be held in conjunction with case 1:04CV248TLS. (jjj) Modified case number on 5/9/2005 (jjj). (Entered: 05/04/2005)
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TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 5/20/2005 before Judge Theresa L Springmann: Status Conference in conjunction with case 1:04CV248TLS regarding preliminary approval of 44 MOTION to Certify Class. Pltf attys Muholland, Bird; Dft atty Anderson present. Court GRANTS Dft oral Motion to Amend Docket to Reflect Dft name Merrill Gardens LLC in case 1:04CV248TLS. Stipulated Order granting Preliminary approval to be submitted by 6/3/2005. Telephonic Status Conference set for 6/3/2005 01:30 PM in Fort Wayne before Judge Theresa L Springmann. IN-PERSON Hearing to be held on 9/9/2005 at 09:00 AM at Fort Wayne before Judge Theresa L Springmann re objections/final approval. (Court Reporter T. Gallucci.) (jjj) (Entered: 05/26/2005)
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May 20, 2005
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ENTRY FOR JUDGE THERESA L SPRINGMANN. Telephonic Status Conference RESET (in conjunction with cause 1:04CV248) for 6/8/2005 01:30 PM in Fort Wayne before Judge Theresa L Springmann at request and agreement of counsel to review revised documents. (jjj) (Entered: 06/06/2005)
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June 3, 2005
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TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held on 6/8/2005 before Judge Theresa L Springmann in conjunction with cause 1:04CV248TLS). Pltf attys Mulholland, Menzie, Bird, Intern Sherman; Dft attys Anderson, Intern Brackey present. Court GRANTS 48 Joint STIPULATION for Addition of Additional Plaintiff filed by William Anthony Hill, Elizabeth A Worthman, Merrill Gardens LLC from cause 1:04CV248TLS. Court to grant Stipulated Order for preliminary approval re class action upon receipt. (Court Reporter T. Gallucci.) (jjj) (Entered: 06/08/2005)
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June 8, 2005
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June 8, 2005
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STIPULATION /Stipulated Order Granting Preliminary Approval to Class Action Settlement, Conditional Class Certification, and Proposed Consent Decree by Defendant Merrill Gardens LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-1 to A-3# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Exhibit E)(Anderson, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/08/2005)
2 Exhibit A-1 to A-3
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4 Exhibit C
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5 Exhibit D
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6 Exhibit E
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June 8, 2005
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June 8, 2005
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ORDER granting 30 Stipulation/Stipulated Order Granting Preliminary Approval to Class Action Settlement, Conditional Class Certification, and Proposed Consent Decree by Defendant Merrill Gardens LLC . Signed by Judge Theresa L Springmann on 6/16/2005. (lns, ) (Entered: 06/20/2005)
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June 16, 2005
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June 16, 2005
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AFFIDAVIT of Cindy L. Harrison by Merrill Gardens LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-F)(Anderson, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/01/2005)
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Sept. 1, 2005
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Sept. 1, 2005
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NOTICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission of Determination of Class Members (Bird, Kenneth) (Entered: 09/01/2005)
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Sept. 1, 2005
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ENTRY FOR JUDGE THERESA L SPRINGMANN. Telephonic Status Conference set for 9/8/2005 11:00 AM in Fort Wayne before Judge Theresa L Springmann re 9/9/2005 Hearing.(jjj) (Entered: 09/07/2005)
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Sept. 7, 2005
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Sept. 7, 2005
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TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge Theresa L Springmann. Pltfs' attys Mullholland, Bird; Dft attys Anderson Gooden present. Court reviews pre-hearing conference proceedings and issues. (Court Reporter T. Gallucci.) (jjj) (Entered: 09/13/2005)
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Sept. 8, 2005
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FAIRNESS HEARING held before Judge Theresa L Springmann on 9/9/2005; pltfs by Atty J. Menzie, Atty S. Mulholland, Atty K. Bird, Atty M. Eisele, EEOC rep M. Guest, unnamed class rep G. Bailey; defts by Atty K. Anderson, Atty T. Gooden, and party reps D. Manning and B. Bowman; court hears testimony from parties having filed objections to proposed class settlement/non-inclusion in class; court calls for testimony of objectors A. Smith, L. Brooks, A. Fowler, R. Hughes, E. Portee, but those individuals are not present; court will consider the written submissions of those parties; EEOC presents evidence; court hears from G. Bailey obo the Unknown Class; court hears from S. Mulholland obo W. Hill, representative of named class, obo named class; court grants final approval of S. Mulholland and J. Menzie to act as class counsel; class counsel request that G. Bailey as rep of unknow class be compensated; cnsl to confer re that possibility; matter of final approval of proposed class settlement TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT; counsel to submit revised form of final order of approval; time frame for this submission to be addressed at a TELE CONF set for 9/12/05, 2:00 p.m. before Judge Theresa L Springmann. (Court Reporter Tina Gallucci.) (Entered: 09/13/2005)
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Sept. 9, 2005
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TELEPHONE STATUS CONFERENCE held before Judge Theresa L Springmann. Pltfs' attys Mulholland, Bird; Dft atty Anderson present. Court to receive proposed order by 9/15/2005 12:00 PM. Final Briefing of general issues by 9/22/2005. (Court Reporter T. Gallucci.) (jjj) (Entered: 09/13/2005)
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Sept. 12, 2005
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ENTRY FOR JUDGE THERESA L SPRINGMANN - Telephone Conference set for 9/23/2005 09:45 AM in Fort Wayne before Judge Theresa L Springmann re notification. (jjj) (Entered: 09/23/2005)
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Sept. 23, 2005
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TELEPHONE CONFERENCE held before Judge Theresa L Springmann. Pltfs' attys Menzie, Bird; Dft attys Anderson, Gooden present. Cnsl advised Court as to notification issues. Pltf to mail notification by 9/23/2005 COB with response ddl. Recipient Response to be filed by 9/29/2005. Court to receive notice of status by 9/30/2005. (Court Reporter T. Galucci.) (jjj) (Entered: 09/23/2005)
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Sept. 23, 2005
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NOTICE by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Tender of Declaration of Monica Guest, and Response to Objection of Roszetta Clark (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1: Objection of Roszetta Clark# 2 Exhibit 2: Declaration of Monica Guest)(Bird, Kenneth) Additional attachment(s) added on 10/4/2005 (lns, ). (Entered: 09/29/2005)
3 Exhibit 2: Declaration of Monica Guest
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4 Exhibit 1: Objection of Roszetta Clark
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Sept. 29, 2005
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Sept. 29, 2005
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ENTRY OF CONSENT DECREE. Signed by Judge Theresa L Springmann on 10/4/2005. (lns) (Entered: 10/06/2005)
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Oct. 4, 2005
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Oct. 4, 2005
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OPINION AND ORDER granting Final Approval to Class Action Settlement, Entry of Final Judgment, and Entering Consent Decree. Signed by Judge Theresa L Springmann on 10/6/2005. (lns) (Entered: 10/06/2005)
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Oct. 6, 2005
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Oct. 6, 2005
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Joint MOTION Final Report and Request for Approval by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Schedule of payments)(Bird, Kenneth) (Entered: 04/11/2006)
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April 11, 2006
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April 11, 2006
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COURT APPROVAL AND FINAL ORDER granting 43 Joint Motion for Final Report and Request for Approval by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Signed by Judge Theresa L Springmann on 4/12/2006. (lns) (Entered: 04/12/2006)
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April 12, 2006
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April 12, 2006
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