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1/29/2011
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1/30/2010
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1/29/2011
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1/29/2011
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1/30/2010
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1/30/2010
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1/30/2010
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1/29/2011
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1/30/2010
USD ($)
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1/29/2011
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1/30/2010
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1/29/2011
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1/30/2010
USD ($)
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1/30/2010
USD ($)
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