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LIVE: Proton-M launch with Ciel-2 satellite - Dec 10, 08
by
anik
on 29 Oct, 2008 14:43
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by
anik
on 01 Nov, 2008 14:33
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Nicolas PILLET
on 10 Nov, 2008 13:23
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by
anik
on 11 Nov, 2008 15:35
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by
anik
on 12 Nov, 2008 15:44
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by
anik
on 14 Nov, 2008 15:02
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by
anik
on 20 Nov, 2008 14:27
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by
anik
on 23 Nov, 2008 06:32
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by
anik
on 24 Nov, 2008 16:27
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Baikonur: Canadian Satellite In Preparation For Integration on Proton Rocket 24.11.2008http://www.khrunichev.ru/main.php?id=1&nid=298"Scheduled operations to prepare for 10 December launch of Canada’s Ciel-2, the Thales Alenia Space–built telecommunication satellite, aboard Proton Breeze M rocket go smoothly at Baikonur.
The initial phase of the Ciel-2 launch campaign known as Stand–alone operations (the time when autonomous checking of the spacecraft and pre–launch processing of Proton core rocket and Breeze M upper stage, adapter system and payload fairing is conducted) is nearing successful completion.
The Thales team will complete loading propellants into the tanks inside the spacecraft today. On the same day the spacecraft will undergo final checks before the next processing step (known as Joint Operations) – integration into Space Head Unit (made of the Ciel-2, adapter/separation system, upper stage booster, payload fairing).
The works on SHU will be conducted in Hall 101 of Baikonur processing center (known as “MIK” 92A-50). The Joint Operations – which will be performed by Khrunichev launch team together with Thales Alenia and Ruag Aerospace Sweden (the designer and manufacturer of the separation system) – will commence in a couple of days"
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by
anik
on 27 Nov, 2008 15:35
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by
anik
on 28 Nov, 2008 13:11
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by
anik
on 01 Dec, 2008 14:18
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by
anik
on 04 Dec, 2008 14:14
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by
anik
on 05 Dec, 2008 14:26
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by
anik
on 06 Dec, 2008 05:58
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by
anik
on 07 Dec, 2008 08:47
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Mighty-T
on 07 Dec, 2008 09:16
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Does anyone know, why some Protons are painted in white (e.g. this one) while others are just plain metal (see the one being prepared for the Glonass launch)?
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#17
by
perian
on 07 Dec, 2008 12:02
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Does anyone know, why some Protons are painted in white (e.g. this one) while others are just plain metal (see the one being prepared for the Glonass launch)?
Paint cost $ and weight, when this is a comercial flight, then customer pay for paint too
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#18
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ckiki lwai
on 10 Dec, 2008 09:46
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If this is a commercial launch, will we have a live webcast?
I couldn't find anything on the ILS website
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#19
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Satori
on 10 Dec, 2008 09:57
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#20
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ckiki lwai
on 10 Dec, 2008 10:20
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Then maybe this tread should be moved to the live spaceflight section?
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#21
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 10:33
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Moved for live coverage.
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#22
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 11:30
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#23
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:20
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Webcast has started.
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#24
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:20
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#25
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generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:21
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#26
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:22
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And good morning to you too Camy
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#27
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generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:23
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generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:24
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#29
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:27
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#30
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:27
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"As always, Frank is excited about this launch"
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#31
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:28
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T-15 minutes.
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#32
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generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:30
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#33
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:33
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T-10 minutes.
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#34
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:33
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Scott Gibson: "Nicer here than it is at home"
That's an understatement... at least here in southern Ontario.
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#35
by
Satori
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:34
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Proton-M with Ciel-2 on Pad PU-39
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#36
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generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:35
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Satori
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:35
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#38
by
Satori
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:36
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#39
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:37
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ILS has a backlog of 23 launches over the next three years. That's healthy!
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#40
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:38
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by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:39
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by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:40
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#43
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:40
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#44
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:40
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Good clips of the rocket blessing by the Othodox priest.
"We like to ensure we do all we can for mission success".
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#45
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:41
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T-60 seconds...no live shots yet, but ILS leave it to the last second to go back to the launch.
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#46
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:42
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Cool! A hotline!
I might call it...
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#47
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:42
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#48
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:43
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LAUNCH!
Into first stage flight.
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#49
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generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:44
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#50
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:44
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T+10 seconds. Rolling.
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#51
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:44
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T+60 seconds. Heading 60.8 degrees.
Max Q.
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#52
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generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:44
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Satori
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:44
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#54
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Satori
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:45
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#55
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:45
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T+2 minutes.
1-2 Sep.
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#56
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:45
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#57
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:46
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Second stage ignition. Really beautiful views for this launch.
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#58
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Satori
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:46
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#59
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generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:47
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#60
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ckiki lwai
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:47
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wow, cool stage seperation!
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#61
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:48
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#62
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:48
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by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:49
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#64
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:50
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2-3 sep and fairing sep confirmed.
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#65
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:54
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#66
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:54
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3rd stage shutdown and separation. Awaiting Briz-M ignition.
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#67
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:55
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#68
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:57
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14:00 into the flight. Confirmation of Briz-M ignition for 1st burn.
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#69
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:58
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T+14 minutes. First burn of the Breeze-M confirmed.
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by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:58
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Satori
on 10 Dec, 2008 12:58
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#72
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 13:00
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T+16m 22s. Awaiting confirmation of Briz-M shutdown. Standing by to enter blackout period.
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#73
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Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 13:00
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T+16 minutes, nominal flight, end of first of five burns of the Breeze-M (or Briz-M).
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#74
by
Chris Bergin
on 10 Dec, 2008 13:04
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First burn shutdown deemed successful.
Heading into the tracking blackout, so ILS concluding their webcast.
Thanks to all for helping with the coverage
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#75
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 13:04
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Confirmation of 1st burn shutdown. Webcast ending since no data will be available after the comm blackout begins.
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#76
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 13:07
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Confirmation of spacecraft separation is expected around 6pm EST tonight.
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#77
by
Gorizont
on 10 Dec, 2008 13:09
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Thanks to all for their additional help with comments and pictures. ;-)
Its always nice to be here in this forum.
Soeren
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#78
by
generic_handle_42
on 10 Dec, 2008 13:23
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Hmm... I called the hotline, and the message said that they were "gearing up for tomorrow's launch". They don't seem to have updated it yet.
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#79
by
anik
on 10 Dec, 2008 15:17
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2nd BurnPosted by ILS Communications, 10:20 a.m. EST on 10 December 2008http://www.ilslaunch.com/2nd-burn/"The Breeze M's second burn has been completed successfully. The third burn will start in about two hours. Once the third burn concludes, the Breeze M will shutdown and jettison the additional propellant tank. Moments later, the Breeze M's 4th burn will begin. We'll confirm completion of the 4th burn as soon as we have official word"
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#80
by
William Graham
on 10 Dec, 2008 17:21
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Burns 3 and 4 completed, APT jettisoned.
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#81
by
DaveS
on 10 Dec, 2008 23:41
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Just to wrap up this one:
ILS Communications, 06:03 p.m. EST on 10 December 2008 | 0 Comments
We are happy to announce the successful conclusion of
another launch mission! The Proton M Breeze M rocket has
carried to geostationary transfer orbit the Ciel II
satellite, built by ThalesAlenia Space for the Ciel
Satellite Group. Spacecraft separation occurred on schedule,
at 17:55 EST. Total launch time was 9 hours, 12 minutes.
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#82
by
pm1823
on 11 Dec, 2008 10:56
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#83
by
eeergo
on 11 Dec, 2008 22:23
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Thanks for the video, truly spectacular staging.
On an aside, relating to RoskosmosTV: I've noticed a drop in their video updates during November, does anyone know about the cause? They missed a pair of launches there, but apparently they're picking up pace again. I was wondering if the crisis and cost cuts had something to do for some time
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#84
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Stan Black
on 05 Feb, 2009 17:34
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I might call it...