Hard Drive Productions, Inc. v. Does 1-48

Federal Civil Lawsuit Illinois Northern District Court, Case No. 1:11-cv-09062
District Judge Robert M. Dow, Jr, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Hard Drive Productions, Inc., Plaintiff

Represented by Prenda Law

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Paul A. Duffy +1 312 952 6136 pduffy@duffygroup.com
No Logo Comcast Cable Communication, LLC, Petitioner

Represented by Stack & O'Connor Chartered

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Paul F. Stack +1 312 782 0690 pstack@stacklaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED Mark William Wallin +1 312 782 0690 mwallin@stacklaw.com
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No Logo John Does 1-48, Defendant
Attributes
Citation Section 17 U.S.C. § 101
Nature of Suit 820 - Property Rights: Copyright
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 47 Filed: 12/21/2012, Entered: None Notice of voluntary dismissal
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Hard Drive Productions, Inc. (Duffy, Paul)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 46 Filed: 12/5/2012, Entered: None terminate referralCourt Filing
MINUTE entry before Honorable Young B. Kim: In light of the assigned District Judge's order entered on today's date, all matters relating to the referral of this action have been concluded. The referral is closed and the case is returned to the assigned District Judge. Mailed notice (ma,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 45 Filed: 12/5/2012, Entered: None Status Hearing
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held on 12/5/2012. Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 4l(a)(1)(i), Plaintiff voluntarily dismiss this cause of action without prejudice Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 44 Filed: 11/14/2012, Entered: None set/reset hearings
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: On the Court's own motion, status hearing date of 11/28/2012 is stricken and Status hearing reset for 12/5/2012 at 09:00 AM. Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 43 Filed: 10/25/2012, Entered: None Status Hearing
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held on 10/25/2012. Status hearing set for 11/28/2012 at 09:00 AM. Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 42 Filed: 8/21/2012, Entered: None Status Hearing
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held on 8/21/2012. Status hearing set for 10/25/2012 at 09:00 AM. Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 41 Filed: 8/16/2012, Entered: None Order on Motion for protective order
MINUTE entry before Honorable Young B. Kim: Motion hearing held. Movant Internet Protocol No. 99.141.128.18 did not appear. Motion by Movant Internet Protocol No. 99.141.128.18 for protective order [37] is granted in part and denied in part for the reasons stated in open court. Movant failed to provide sufficient information to show that extraordinary circumstances exist in this case necessitating the subscriber's anonymity during the pendency of this case. However, Plaintiff must not disclose the name of the subscriber associated with Internet Protocol No. 99.141.128.18 and must keep this information confidential. Once Plaintiff is satisfied that it has a reasonable basis to add the subscriber as a party defendant, it must first seek leave of court to vacate this protective order. The subscriber may oppose the motion, if necessary, and offer more detailed information to demonstrate to the court that the likely harm to him exceeds the likely harm from concealment. See Doe v. Elmbrook School Dist, 658 F.3d 710, 721 (7th Cir. 2011). Mailed notice (ma,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 40 Filed: 8/10/2012, Entered: None Response to motion
RESPONSE by Hard Drive Productions, Inc. to MOTION by Unknown Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18 for protective order [37] (Duffy, Paul)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 39 Filed: 7/31/2012, Entered: None Order on Motion for protective order
MINUTE entry before Honorable Young B. Kim: Motion of Internet Protocol No. 99.141.128.18 for protective order [37] is entered and continued to August 16, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in courtroom 1944D. Plaintiff has until August 10, 2012, to file a response to the motion. If Plaintiff no longer opposes the motion, it may advise the court by calling Courtroom Deputy Michelle Alston, (312) 408-5168. Appearance on August 2, 2012, is not required to present the motion. Mailed notice (ma,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 38 Filed: 7/30/2012, Entered: None notice of motion
NOTICE of Motion by Kevin W. Guynn for presentment of motion for protective order[37] before Honorable Young B. Kim on 8/2/2012 at 11:00 AM. (Guynn, Kevin)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 37 Filed: 7/30/2012, Entered: None Motion for Protective Order
MOTION by Unknown Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18 for protective order (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Kevin W. Guynn, # (2) Exhibit 1 - 4, # (3) Text of Proposed Order)(Guynn, Kevin)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 36 Filed: 6/19/2012, Entered: None Order on Motion for reconsideration
MINUTE entry before Honorable Young B. Kim: Petitioner Comcast Cable Communication LLC's motion for reconsideration [29] is denied. As correctly pointed out by Plaintiff in its opposition to the current motion, the first Doe defendant created the logistical problem of receiving notice of this court's orders by filing his or her motion anonymously. Moreover, the first Doe defendant never asked for additional time to file a reply. The fact that the court did what it could to notify the first defendant of the reply due date---by ordering Plaintiff to provide a copy of the order to Comcast---did not then impose an obligation on Plaintiff to ensure that the first Doe defendant received actual notice of the order. As such, the basis upon which Comcast moves for reconsideration is insufficient. Moreover, the court made it clear in its June 14, 2012 memorandum opinion and order that the first Doe defendant is free to file another motion to quash the subpoena served on Comcast as long as he/she complies with Rule 11(a). (R. 28 at 6.) Despite the denial of the motion, the court provides the following in order to clarify the obligations of the parties: (1) the first Doe defendant has until June 29, 2012, to refile his/her motion to quash the subpoena; (2) if the first Doe defendant does not refile his/her motion by the deadline set, Plaintiff must advise Comcast of this fact in writing on or after July 6, 2012; and (3) if Comcast receives written notice from Plaintiff---dated July 6, 2012, or later---that the first Doe defendant did not refile his/her motion to quash, Comcast must comply with the subpoena by July 13, 2012. Mailed notice (ma,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 35 Filed: 6/19/2012, Entered: None attorney appearance
ATTORNEY Appearance for Petitioner Comcast Cable Communication LLC by Paul F. Stack (Stack, Paul)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 34 Filed: 6/19/2012, Entered: None Status Hearing
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held on 6/19/2012. Status hearing set for 8/21/2012 at 09:00 AM. Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 33 Filed: 6/19/2012, Entered: None response in opposition to motion
RESPONSE by Hard Drive Productions, Inc.in Opposition to MOTION by Petitioner Comcast Cable Communication LLC for reconsideration [29] (Duffy, Paul)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 32 Filed: 6/18/2012, Entered: None notice of motion
NOTICE of Motion by Mark William Wallin for presentment of motion for reconsideration[29] before Honorable Young B. Kim on 6/21/2012 at 11:00 AM. (Wallin, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 31 Filed: 6/18/2012, Entered: None attorney appearance
ATTORNEY Appearance for Petitioner Comcast Cable Communication LLC by Mark William Wallin (Wallin, Mark)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 30 Filed: 6/18/2012, Entered: None notice of motion
NOTICE of Motion by Paul F. Stack for presentment of motion for reconsideration[29] before Honorable Young B. Kim on 6/21/2012 at 11:00 AM. (Stack, Paul)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 29 Filed: 6/18/2012, Entered: None Motion for Reconsideration
MOTION by Petitioner Comcast Cable Communication LLC for reconsideration (Stack, Paul)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 28 Filed: 6/14/2012, Entered: None Memorandum Opinion and Order
MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Young B. Kim on 6/14/2012. (ma,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 6/14/2012, Entered: None Order on Motion To Quash
MINUTE entry before Honorable Young B. Kim: The motion to quash filed by the defendant assigned to IP number 67.186.111.25 [9] is stricken, and the motion and supplemental motions to quash filed by the defendant assigned to IP number 99.141.128.18 [14], [19] are denied. Enter Memorandum Opinion and Order. (For further details see separate order(s).) Mailed notice (ma,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 6/7/2012, Entered: None Reply to Response to motion
REPLY by Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18 to MOTION by Unknown Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18 to quash Subpoena issuedd to AT&T Internet Servicess[19], response to motion[25] (Guynn, Kevin)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 6/1/2012, Entered: None Response to motion
RESPONSE by Hard Drive Productions, Inc. to MOTION by Unknown Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18 to quash Subpoena issuedd to AT&T Internet Servicess[19] (Duffy, Paul)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 5/31/2012, Entered: None Order on Motion To Quash
MINUTE entry before Honorable Young B. Kim: Status hearing and motion hearing held. The pending motions to quash [9] and [14], and the supplemental motion to quash [19] are entered and continued. Defendant IP Numbers 67.186.111.25 and 99.141.128.18 are given until June 8, 2012, to file a reply in support of their respective motion to quash. The court will issue its ruling on the motions electronically. Plaintiff is ordered to provide a copy of this order to Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC, who is directed to forward a copy of this order to the subscriber of Defendant IP Number 67.186.111.25 as soon as possible. Mailed notice (aac, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 23 Filed: 5/24/2012, Entered: None Order on Motion To Quash
MINUTE entry before Honorable Young B. Kim: This matter having been assigned to this court, an initial status conference will be held on May 31, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in courtroom 1944D. Also, the motion of Defendant IP Number 67.186.111.25 to quash subpoena issued to Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC [9], and the motion and supplemental motion of Defendant IP Number 99.141.128.18 to quash subpoena issued to AT&T Internet Services, [14] and [19], respectively, are entered and continued to May 31, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. Consistent with the scope of the consent or referral, the court will set discovery schedules, briefing schedules and other deadlines and timetables at the initial status conference. Lead trial counsel for each party or an attorney with substantial familiarity with and responsibility for the case must appear at this status conference and be prepared to discuss all aspects of the case including settlement possibilities. Parties are expected to follow this court's Case Management Procedures and be familiar with other important information posted on its webpage (http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov). Parties are reminded that courtesy copies are required pursuant to Local Rule 5.2(e). However, if the filing is a routine motion less than 5 pages, excluding the notice and certificate of service, a courtesy copy is not required. Mailed notice (aac, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 5/22/2012, Entered: None referring case to magistrate judge
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ORDER: Case referred to the Honorable Young B. Kim. Entered by Executive Committee on 5/22/12.(gcy, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 5/22/2012, Entered: None terminate hearingsCourt Filing
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: MOTION by Unknown Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18 to quash Subpoena issued to AT&T Internet Services [19] is being referred to Magistrate Judge Kim together with all discovery motions, discovery supervision and for settlement conference, if requested. Notice of Motion date of 5/23/2012 before Judge Dow is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 5/17/2012, Entered: None notice of motion
NOTICE of Motion by Kevin W. Guynn for presentment of motion to quash[19] before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 5/23/2012 at 09:15 AM. (Guynn, Kevin)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 5/17/2012, Entered: None motion to quash
MOTION by Unknown Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18 to quash Subpoena issuedd to AT&T Internet Servicess (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 2, # (2) Exhibit 3, # (3) Exhibit 4, # (4) Exhibit 5, # (5) Exhibit 6)(Guynn, Kevin)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 18 Filed: 4/18/2012, Entered: None Status Hearing
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing held on 4/18/2012. Status hearing set for 6/19/2012 at 09:00 AM. Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 3/22/2012, Entered: None response in opposition to motion
RESPONSE by Hard Drive Productions, Inc.in Opposition to MOTION by Unknown Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18Quash Subpoena Issued to AT&T Internet Services Regarding Internet Protocol 99.141.128.18 [14] (Duffy, Paul)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 3/21/2012, Entered: None order on motion for miscellaneous relief
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Motion by Defendant Internet Protocol No. 99.141.128.18 to quash subpoena [14] is taken under advisement. Plaintiff is given until 4/5/2012 to file a response. The Court will notify the parties if a reply brief will be requested. A ruling on the motion will be made by mail. Notice of motion date of 3/22/2012 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 3/19/2012, Entered: None notice of motion
NOTICE of Motion by Kevin W. Guynn for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief, [14] before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 3/22/2012 at 09:15 AM. (Guynn, Kevin)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 14 Filed: 3/19/2012, Entered: None Motion for Miscellaneous Relief
MOTION by Unknown Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18Quash Subpoena Issued to AT&T Internet Services Regarding Internet Protocol 99.141.128.18 (Attachments: # (1) Declaration of Internet Protocol 99.141.128.18, # (2) Exhibit A)(Guynn, Kevin)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 3/19/2012, Entered: None attorney appearance
ATTORNEY Appearance for Unknown Internet protocol no. 99.141.128.18 by Kevin W. Guynn (Guynn, Kevin)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 3/9/2012, Entered: None response in opposition to motion
RESPONSE by Hard Drive Productions, Inc.in Opposition to MOTION by Defendant John Does 1-48 to quash[9] (Duffy, Paul)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 3/5/2012, Entered: None set/reset hearingsCourt Filing
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Initial Status hearing is set for April 18, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. and parties are to report the following: (1) Possibility of settlement in the case; (2) If no possibility of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is to advise all other parties of the courts action herein. Lead counsel is directed to appear at this status hearing. Parties to prepare and submit a joint status report on or before April 13, 2012. (See Judges web page for status report) Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 2/27/2012, Entered: None Order on Motion To Quash
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Before the Court is a motion to quash subpoena [9] filed by Defendant, who apparently is one of the John Doe Defendants and identifies himself or herself as Internet Protocol Number 67.186.111.25. The motion is taken under advisement; Plaintiff is given until 3/19/2012 to file a response; Defendant is given until 4/2/2012 to file a reply. The Court will issue a ruling by mail. Mailed notice (tbk, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 2/22/2012, Entered: None motion to quash
MOTION by Defendant to quash subpoena issued to Comcast Cable Holdings, LLC. (gcy, )
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Blank 28 Filed: 6/15/2012, Entered: None
MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Young B. Kim on 6/14/2012. (ma,)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 1/10/2012, Entered: 1/11/2012 Order
ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO TAKE DISCOVERY PRIOR TO THE RULE 26(f) CONFERENCE Entered by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 1/10/2012:(gcy, ) (Entered: 01/11/2012)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 1/10/2012, Entered: 1/11/2012 Order on Motion to Expedite
MINUTE entry before Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Motion by Plaintiff Hard Drive Productions, Inc. to expedite 5 is granted. Enter Order granting Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to take discovery prior to Rule 26(f) Conference. [For further detail see separate order(s).] Mailed notices (gcy, ) (Entered: 01/11/2012)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 12/22/2011, Entered: 12/22/2011 Notice of Motion
NOTICE of Motion by Paul A. Duffy for presentment of motion to expedite 5 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 1/4/2012 at 09:15 AM. (Duffy, Paul) (Entered: 12/22/2011)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 12/22/2011, Entered: 12/22/2011 Motion to Expedite
MOTION by Plaintiff Hard Drive Productions, Inc. to expedite (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Memorandum, # 2 Declaration)(Duffy, Paul) (Entered: 12/22/2011)
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Blank 4 Filed: 12/21/2011, Entered: 12/21/2011 notification of affiliates pursuant to local rule 3.2
NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Hard Drive Productions, Inc. (Duffy, Paul) (Entered: 12/21/2011)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 12/21/2011, Entered: 12/21/2011 Attorney Appearance
ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Hard Drive Productions, Inc. by Paul A. Duffy (Duffy, Paul) (Entered: 12/21/2011)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 12/21/2011, Entered: 12/21/2011 Civil Cover Sheet
CIVIL Cover Sheet (Duffy, Paul) (Entered: 12/21/2011)
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Blank 1 Filed: 12/21/2011, Entered: 12/21/2011 Complaint
COMPLAINT filed by Hard Drive Productions, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0752-6679663. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Duffy, Paul) (Entered: 12/21/2011)
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