MS Office Passwords and Password Recovery Software

All of us want to protect ourselves. At home we have fire alarms, sprinklers and burglar alarms to keep our families safe. Car alarms and GPS for our cars keep our car and its occupants safe, and the rest of the time we are on the lookout for runaway cars, buses and those who would try to do us harm. For the same reasons we choose to protect our sensitive files from anyone who would want to use the contents for something untoward.

Adding a password to your files is something that is simple and easy to do, once you know where to look. For the best protection you will want a password that is at least 12 characters long and contains a combination of letter, numbers and symbols. This will ensure that a thief cannot easily gain access to your files.

There is one small downside to password protecting your documents ” what happens if you forget the password to a file? While you probably like to write down the passwords to your documents somewhere, this is not very safe as someone could find them and all your documents would be at risk. At the same time if you dont write them down you run the risk of losing all your important data if you forget the passwords associated with the files.

This is where you need a password recovery tool. There are several different types of programs available that can help you get into your files. While some of them are free, you will have much better success with a licensed version of password recovery software as they offer more options and have more streamlined recovery algorithms.

There are many kinds of password recover software, but most of them work in the same way. They will try to access the file by guessing the password. If your password is relatively strong it may take some time for the software to find the right combination of characters.

To start the program will work through the dictionary, combining each word with numbers or symbols if you request. If your password is an actually word, then you should have some luck here. Otherwise the software recovery tool will carry on to the next step, which is to try combinations of letters, numbers and symbols until it finds the right combination. The more complicated your password is, the longer the program will take to find the answer.

If your password is very complex there is a chance that the software will not be able crack your password. In this case you will need to take the last resort option and have the software disable your password protection entirely. While this is not the best option as it will leave your files vulnerable while you re-protect them, if you cant get into your files by other means and your files are important to you then it has to be done.

Password recover software can be used on many different types of files and even Windows itself, should you forget how to access your computer. Remember that you should only be using password recovery software to access your own files, as using it to open someone elses documents is against the law.

The next time you are password protecting your documents, consider opening a secure document and saving your passwords in there, then make sure that the password you place on that document is 1) easy to remember and 2) complicated enough that a software recovery program couldn’t open it. Then you wont have to worry about lost passwords or unprotected files.

Written by Albert McZeally on January 19th, 2009 with no comments.
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How to Protect Documents

When you are saving a document, do you stop to think about what type of information it contains, or what could happen should it fall into the wrong hands? Few people do, as they think that the information on their computer is safe. Unfortunately with the Internet it is fairly simple for anyone out there to access your computer and download any data that may be of use to them.

For starters, you will want to keep your entire computer safe from those who would try to get into it. If someone stole your PC or laptop, what would the consequences be? Besides having access to your personal information they could also obtain sensitive work documents or personal information about your clients.

Those who run an office should consider setting an office-wide procedure of protecting important information, as doing so will protect your company from liability should files or even a computer go missing or get stolen. Any clients you have will expect you to keep their information safe. In any MS Office 2007 program you can protect your file by doing the following:

On the top-left of your document click the Office Button Click Prepare option and then select Encrypt Document from the list Enter a password and Save

If you have an older version of MS Office you can usually access the same features this way:

With your document open, go to File | Save As At the top of the Save As screen select Tools | General Options You will be presented with a Save Options screen Enter a password to open / password to modify or both and click OK You will be prompted to re-enter your password(s), click OK when done Save the file

Earlier versions of MS Office also have password protection available in the Save As screen under the Tools | Options selection. Your passwords should be easy enough to remember by not easy to guess by someone else.

Now that your files are protected from the wrong sort of people, you will need to take measures to protect the files themselves. After going through all that hassle to keep your important files safe the least you should do is make sure that in case of a power surge or a computer failure that you can still access your files.

There are several options when it comes to backing-up your files:

1) CD-ROM: Nearly every computer comes with a CD drive, so make use of it by copying your important files to CD-ROM every once and a while. You will have to remember to copy your files, and keep the CD in a safe place where no one can get a hold of it, preferably fireproof as well.

2) USB Flash Drive: You can quickly copy files to small flash drive and keep it with you or in a safe place. Remember to regularly back-up your files so that they are as recent as possible if something should happen, and password protect the drive in case you should lose it

3) Off Site Storage: this is a simple way to keep copies of your files somewhere safe and secure. Simply copy them to a secure folder and be on your way. Most companies will charge a minimal monthly fee for this service, which is worth it knowing that your files will never get lost in a fire or flood should something happen at home or the office.

Written by Leo Tenskyville on January 18th, 2009 with no comments.
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MS Office Passwords and Password Recovery Programs

Most of us these days are aware of the fact that our electronic data is not secure. Anyone on the web with a little know-how could access our computer over the Internet and get into our files. To keep our electronic data safe it is important to remember to password protect your MS Office documents. Password protecting documents takes very little effort and will prevent important or sensitive files from falling into the wrong hands.

Adding a password to your files is something that is simple and easy to do, once you know where to look. For the best protection you will want a password that is at least 12 characters long and contains a combination of letter, numbers and symbols. This will ensure that a hacker cannot easily gain access to your files.

The important thing is that no matter what password you choose for your files, you need to keep track of it. Nothing is more irritating than trying to get into an important file and realizing that you forgot the password. Although writing down your passwords seem like a bad idea, if you are prone to forgetfulness it may be necessary. Above all you want to make sure that your passwords never fall into the wrong hands.

This is where you need a password recovery tool. There are several different types of programs available that can help you get into your files. While some of them are free, you will have much better success with a licensed version of password recovery software as they offer more options and have more streamlined recovery algorithms.

There are many kinds of password recover software, but most of them work in the same way. They will try to access the file by guessing the password. If your password is relatively strong it may take some time for the software to find the right combination of characters.

Next the software will try different combinations of letters, numbers and symbols to get into the file. If your password was short and simple then it should have no problem getting in, but if you use long, complicated passwords the software will need some time, and there is no guarantee that it will be able to find the right combination.

While there are many software programs offered for free, most people will have little success in getting these programs to access their files. Investing a few dollars will get you a much more streamlined program that will give you a much better chance of accessing your file, and in less time.

Password recover software can be used on many different types of files and even Windows itself, should you forget how to access your computer. Remember that you should only be using password recovery software to access your own files, as using it to open someone elses documents is illegal.

The next time you are password protecting your documents, consider opening a secure document and saving your passwords in there, then make sure that the password you place on that document is 1) easy to remember and 2) complicated enough that a software recovery program couldn’t open it. Then you wont have to worry about lost passwords or unprotected files.

Written by Albert McZeally on January 17th, 2009 with no comments.
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Computer Resources - A Few Common Computer Errors

Computer errors can pop up when least expected, they can cause the entire system to suddenly shut down, and they can inadvertently corrupt data to the point where it can’t be deciphered. Although they can’t always be avoided, it’s important to remember that computer errors can be corrected. The key is to understand what computer errors are, understand what they mean when they show up, and understand how to minimize their occurrence in the first place.

Basically, computer errors are the result of a number of things that may or may not have anything to do with the way the computer is used. They “operate” whenever there’s a conflict among commands. Remember that computers essentially run off of a series of commands and it’s usually a smooth process. But when one command conflicts with another command - or when one command asks for a process or information that isn’t available, the computer returns results that aren’t useable. That’s an error.

A budding e.g. of this kind of blunder is when users try to make use of module which isn’t germane for their system. Almost all modules accompanies a list of complement mandate which dictates what a mechanism needs to have in sequence for a module to work properly. To minimize errors of this sort, regularly determine which your mechanism has a compulsory components. A plan government module which you’re meddlesome in might need a specific handling system, similar to Windows XP for example. And nonetheless this module might implement usually excellent upon a Windows 98 machine, it will beget a crowd of errors once a started.

Insufficient memory will cause errors as well. That’s why software programs include minimum memory requirements. A program that needs 14MB of memory will generate errors on a computer that only has 4MB of memory if it runs at all. The same goes for disk space, monitor color depth and resolution. In these situations, problems occur the moment that a piece of software attempts to access the things (hardware, memory, space, resolution, etc.) that it cannot find.

Because a little programs share usual files, errors can additionally start when these common files have been not up to date. For instance, let’s contend which Program A is already commissioned upon a mechanism as good as it’s operative usually fine. Then let’s contend which a user of which mechanism downloads as good as installs Program B. Program B uses a record which Program A commissioned most earlier, though when Program B is run, errors popup. Those errors have been an outcome of Program B attempting to make use of an old-fashioned (shared) record which was commissioned by Program A. In sequence to repair which problem, a user would have to download an updated chronicle of a common record (which to contend a slightest - is not an easy thing to find or do).

Sometimes, errors occur because a system doesn’t have the required drivers or the drivers that are on the system are the incorrect version. Both errors in these cases can be resolved by updating the computer on a regular basis. Microsoft provides a section on its website that can automatically update a computer online and it does this at no cost in an effort to reduce errors like this. Always try to keep your computer updated so that should a program share a file, it will share a file that has been updated on hundreds of thousands of computers, like yours.

This article doesn’t even begin to cover the entire gamut of computer errors - but additional information regarding how to get help with a computer issue (including computer errors) can be found in our article titled, “Computer Help” no matter what the problem is.

Written by Mirco Mahrer on January 17th, 2009 with no comments.
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Computer Errors, Eliminate Them For Good

In today’s newer, larger operating systems, registry corruption is a very real problem. Because of this, the registry should be cleaned periodically. Some think registry cleaning is not a needed operation because in years past a PC’s performance never deteriorated due to registry corruption. However, registry corruption in Windows XP and Vista cause a significant drop-off in performance.

A registry consists of a huge number of files and folders. Within these files and folders are pieces of code that show or point to the next place a command will find the information it is looking for. Of course, each operating system’s command will require several, maybe even millions of these pointers to find all it needs to carry out its mission.

How Registry Corruption Slows Down Computer Operations

Much of what we know as registry corruption is nothing more than pointers or directors that should be showing the operating system’s commands where to get their needed information, but instead these pointers, which are left over from no longer performed operations, lead the commands into the abyss.

Because Windows XP and Vista are so large, false pointers waste a lot of the computer’s time and resources doing operations that are in no way helpful. Such operations need to be repeated again and again until the right pointer has shown the operating system the correct path. Of course, this will make the computer appear to be operating slowly.

In short, the effect registry corruption has on your computer is that it will slow down all its operations. Sometimes the corruption will slow your computer down to where it cannot accomplish anything. Also, registry corruption will make your computer operate inefficiently. Operating inefficiently means you’ll likely see computer errors. Of course the biggest error of them all is the blue screen of death, and more times than not it is registry corruption that causes the blue screen.

Viruses, Spyware, Registry Corruption May All Look the Same, But…

Registry corruption may make a computer behave in a similar fashion to the way a computer operates when it is infected with spyware or a virus. Like registry corruption, spyware and viruses can also make a computer slow down and be error prone. However, where registry corruption makes the computer preform unnecessary operations, spyware and viruses steal the computer’s resources.

To get an idea of how much of your computer’s resources are being used, open up your task manager. (Ctrl-Alt-Del in Windows XP) This will show you how much of your CPU is in use at any time. If your computer is idle but you can see much of your CPU’s power is being used, it could be spyware is using this power. It could also be that you have many programs open in your system tray. If you do, closing them should be your first order of business. The point is, if your computer’s resources are being used, you will not be able to get the computer to do anything, even open up your Web browser.

Even if spyware was using 80 percent of your computers resources and your computer needed to do an operation, such as connect to a web site which would require 40 percent of your CPU’s strength, your computer would react by slowing down very noticeably.

The bottom line is, spyware and viruses make a computer preform poorly. Part of this poor performance may be errors and crashes, or the computer may be just plain slow. The confusing thing is a corrupted registry will make a computer behave in the same way for different reasons.

For optimum computer performance, you must not only keep your computer free of spyware and viruses, you must also keep it free of registry corruption. Doing so will keep your computer speed like it was when it was new and it will keep crashes to a minimum.

Written by Hiel Strassman on January 16th, 2009 with no comments.
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Computer Resources - A Few Common Computer Errors

Computer errors can pop up when least expected, they can cause the entire system to suddenly shut down, and they can inadvertently corrupt data to the point where it can’t be deciphered. Although they can’t always be avoided, it’s important to remember that computer errors can be corrected. The key is to understand what computer errors are, understand what they mean when they show up, and understand how to minimize their occurrence in the first place.

Basically, mechanism errors have been an outcome of an array of things which might or might not have anything to do with an approach a mechanism is used. They “operate” during your convenience there’s a dispute between commands. Remember which computers radically run off of an array of commands as good as it’s customarily a well-spoken process. But when a single authority conflicts with a one more authority - or when a single authority asks for a routine or report which isn’t available, a mechanism earnings formula which aren’t useable. That’s an error.

A prime example of this kind of error is when users attempt to use software that isn’t applicable for their system. Almost all software accompanies a list of system requirements which dictates what a computer needs to have in order for the software to work properly. To minimize errors of this sort, always verify that your computer has the required components. A project management program that you’re interested in may require a specific operating system, like Windows XP for example. And although this program may install just fine on a Windows 98 machine, it will generate a multitude of errors once its started.

Insufficient mental recall will means errors as well. That’s since module programs embody smallest mental recall requirements. A module which needs 14MB of mental recall will beget errors upon a mechanism which usually has 4MB of mental recall if it runs during all. The same goes for hoop space, guard tone abyss as good as resolution. In these situations, problems start an impulse which a square of module attempts to entrance a things (hardware, memory, space, resolution, etc.) which it cannot find.

Because some programs share common files, errors can also occur when these shared files are not up to date. For instance, let’s say that Program A is already installed on a computer and it’s working just fine. Then let’s say that the user of that computer downloads and installs Program B. Program B uses a file that Program A installed much earlier, but when Program B is run, errors popup. Those errors are the result of Program B attempting to use an outdated (shared) file that was installed by Program A. In order to fix that problem, the user would have to download an updated version of the shared file (which to say the least - is not an easy thing to find or do).

Sometimes, errors occur because a system doesn’t have the required drivers or the drivers that are on the system are the incorrect version. Both errors in these cases can be resolved by updating the computer on a regular basis. Microsoft provides a section on its website that can automatically update a computer online and it does this at no cost in an effort to reduce errors like this. Always try to keep your computer updated so that should a program share a file, it will share a file that has been updated on hundreds of thousands of computers, like yours.

This article doesn’t even begin to cover the entire gamut of computer errors - but additional information regarding how to get help with a computer issue (including computer errors) can be found in our article titled, “Computer Help” no matter what the problem is.

Written by Rudolf Bauer on January 16th, 2009 with no comments.
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Computer Tips - A Few Common Computer Errors

Computer errors can pop up when least expected, they can cause the entire system to suddenly shut down, and they can inadvertently corrupt data to the point where it can’t be deciphered. Although they can’t always be avoided, it’s important to remember that computer errors can be corrected. The key is to understand what computer errors are, understand what they mean when they show up, and understand how to minimize their occurrence in the first place.

Basically, computer errors are the result of a number of things that may or may not have anything to do with the way the computer is used. They “operate” whenever there’s a conflict among commands. Remember that computers essentially run off of a series of commands and it’s usually a smooth process. But when one command conflicts with another command - or when one command asks for a process or information that isn’t available, the computer returns results that aren’t useable. That’s an error.

A budding e.g. of this kind of blunder is when users try to make use of module which isn’t germane for their system. Almost all modules accompanies a list of complement mandate which dictates what a mechanism needs to have in sequence for a module to work properly. To minimize errors of this sort, regularly determine which your mechanism has a compulsory components. A plan government module which you’re meddlesome in might need a specific handling system, similar to Windows XP for example. And nonetheless this module might implement usually excellent upon a Windows 98 machine, it will beget a crowd of errors once a started.

Insufficient memory will cause errors as well. That’s why software programs include minimum memory requirements. A program that needs 14MB of memory will generate errors on a computer that only has 4MB of memory if it runs at all. The same goes for disk space, monitor color depth and resolution. In these situations, problems occur the moment that a piece of software attempts to access the things (hardware, memory, space, resolution, etc.) that it cannot find.

Because some programs share common files, errors can also occur when these shared files are not up to date. For instance, let’s say that Program A is already installed on a computer and it’s working just fine. Then let’s say that the individual of that computer downloads and installs Program B. Program B uses a file that Program an installed much earlier, but when Program B is run, errors popup. Those errors are the result of Program B attempting to use an outdated (shared) file that was installed by Program A. In order to fix that problem, the individual would have to download an updated version of the shared file (which to say the least - is not a cushy thing to find or do).

Sometimes, errors occur because a system doesn’t have the required drivers or the drivers that are on the system are the incorrect version. Both errors in these cases can be resolved by updating the computer on a regular basis. Microsoft provides a section on its website that can automatically update a computer online and it does this at no cost in an effort to reduce errors like this. Always try to keep your computer updated so that should a program share a file, it will share a file that has been updated on hundreds of thousands of computers, like yours.

This essay doesn’t even proceed to cover a complete progression of mechanism errors - though one more report per how to get assistance with a mechanism emanate (including mechanism errors) can be found in a essay titled, “Computer Help” no make a difference what a complaint is.

Written by Irmo Maurer on January 15th, 2009 with no comments.
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Computer Tips - A Few Common Computer Errors

Computer errors can pop up when least expected, they can cause the entire system to suddenly shut down, and they can inadvertently corrupt data to the point where it can’t be deciphered. Although they can’t always be avoided, it’s important to remember that computer errors can be corrected. The key is to understand what computer errors are, understand what they mean when they show up, and understand how to minimize their occurrence in the first place.

Basically, computer errors are the result of a number of things that may or may not have anything to do with the way the computer is used. They “operate” whenever there’s a conflict among commands. Remember that computers essentially run off of a series of commands and it’s usually a smooth process. But when one command conflicts with another command - or when one command asks for a process or information that isn’t available, the computer returns results that aren’t useable. That’s an error.

A prime example of this kind of error is when users attempt to use software that isn’t applicable for their system. Almost all software accompanies a list of system requirements which dictates what a computer needs to have in order for the software to work properly. To minimize errors of this sort, always verify that your computer has the required components. A project management program that you’re interested in may require a specific operating system, like Windows XP for example. And although this program may install just fine on a Windows 98 machine, it will generate a multitude of errors once it’s started.

Insufficient memory will cause errors as well. That’s why software programs include minimum memory requirements. A program that needs 14MB of memory will generate errors on a computer that only has 4MB of memory if it runs at all. The same goes for disk space, monitor color depth and resolution. In these situations, problems occur the moment that a piece of software attempts to access the things (hardware, memory, space, resolution, etc.) that it cannot find.

Because some programs share common files, errors can also occur when these shared files are not up to date. For instance, let’s say that Program A is already installed on a computer and it’s working just fine. Then let’s say that the individual of that computer downloads and installs Program B. Program B uses a file that Program an installed much earlier, but when Program B is run, errors popup. Those errors are the result of Program B attempting to use an outdated (shared) file that was installed by Program A. In order to fix that problem, the individual would have to download an updated version of the shared file (which to say the least - is not a cushy thing to find or do).

Sometimes, errors occur because a system doesn’t have the required drivers or the drivers that are on the system are the incorrect version. Both errors in these cases can be resolved by updating the computer on a regular basis. Microsoft provides a section on its website that can automatically update a computer online and it does this at no cost in an effort to reduce errors like this. Always try to keep your computer updated so that should a program share a file, it will share a file that has been updated on hundreds of thousands of computers, like yours.

This article doesn’t even begin to cover the entire gamut of computer errors - but additional information regarding how to get help with a computer issue (including computer errors) can be found in our article titled, “Computer Help” no matter what the problem is.

Written by Rene Hagen on January 14th, 2009 with no comments.
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Using Password Recovery Software for MS Office

If you have a computer and are connected to the Internet then your computer is in danger of having files stolen. While most of the files you have may be innocuous, if there is any personal information in them such as birthdays, social insurance numbers or financial data then you will want to make sure this information is protect from prying eyes. The easiest way to do this is to password protect your documents.

Anyone who keeps financial information such as credit card or bank account numbers should ensure they password protect their documents. Additionally, if you work in an office and handle sensitive information about your company or any of your clients these documents should be protected as well. Doing so can save you a lot of trouble should the files fall into the wrong hands.

Now that we have covered how to keep your documents safe, what happens if you lose or forget the passwords? Obviously you dont want to use the same password on every document ” if someone ever guessed the password then all of your files would be at risk. At the same time using a different password every time will make it difficult to remember. Odds are at some point in time you are going to lose a password and need to access your files.

No matter how careful you are though, it is likely that at some point you will forget or lose a password for a file. Fortunately there are programs available to help you get back into your files. Password recovery tools in the form of a software program can systematically attempt to open the file using a wide variety of methods.

Password recover software use several different methods in order to guess the right password for a file. One of these methods is to go through the dictionary and try every word in it. If you know that you always use a number or symbol in the password you can customize the search to include them.

The second method is to go through the dictionary systematically and again try to hit on the right word. Most programs will allow you to customize your search and add numbers or symbols within the password if you know that is how you structured it. If neither method has results, then the software can try to disable the password protection on the file itself instead of trying to find the password.

Finally the password recovery software can simply disable the password protection on the file. This is where you want to be careful, as once the password protection is removed then your files are again at risk. Ensure you quickly protect them again once you have got in, and remember the password this time!

Once you have recovered your files, you may want to consider an alternate method keeping track of your passwords so you dont forget them. If you have a mobile or PDA and you can password protect it, then it may be a good place to keep keys to your important files. That way your passwords are at hand, but not linked to your computer.

When you are password protecting your documents, think about saving your password in a secure document that uses 1 password to open but includes all your passwords. This way is very simple to access and not very complicated to open if you do. This way there is never a moment where you cant open a document or file.

Written by Albert Von McZeally Albert Michael McZeally Alvin McZeally Alice McZeally on January 14th, 2009 with no comments.
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MS Office Passwords and Password Recovery Programs

All of us want to protect ourselves. At home we have fire alarms, sprinklers and burglar alarms to keep our families safe. Car alarms and GPS for our cars keep our car and its occupants safe, and the rest of the time we are on the lookout for runaway cars, buses and those who would try to do us harm. For the same reasons we choose to protect our sensitive files from anyone who would want to use the contents for something untoward.

Anyone who keeps financial data such as credit card or bank account numbers should ensure they password protect their documents. Additionally, if you work in an office and handle sensitive information about your company or any of your clients these documents should be protected as well. Doing so can save you a lot of trouble should the files fall into the wrong hands.

Now that we have covered how to keep your documents safe, what happens if you lose or forget the passwords? Obviously you dont want to use the same password on every file ” if someone ever guessed the password then all of your files would be at risk. At the same time using a different password every time will make it difficult to remember. Odds are at some point in time you are going to lose a password and need to access your files.

This is where you need a password recovery tool. There are several different types of software available that can help you get into your files. While some of them are free, you will have much better success with a licensed version of password recovery software as they offer more options and have more streamlined recovery algorithms.

Password recover software use several different methods in order to guess the right password for a file. One of these methods is to go through the dictionary and try every word in it. If you know that you always use a number or symbol in the password you can customize the search to include them.

Next the software will try different combinations of letters, numbers and symbols to get into the file. If your password was short and simple then it should have no problem getting in, but if you use long, complex passwords the software will need some time, and there is no guarantee that it will be able to find the right combination.

If your password is very complex there is a chance that the software will not be able crack your password. In this case you will need to take the last resort option and have the software disable your password protection entirely. While this is not the best option as it will leave your files vulnerable while you re-protect them, if you cant get into your files by other means and your files are important to you then it has to be done.

Password recover software can be used on many different types of files and even Windows itself, should you forget how to access your computer. Remember that you should only be using password recovery software to access your own files, as using it to open someone elses documents is against the law.

When you are password protecting your documents, think about saving your password in a secure document that uses 1 password to open but includes all your passwords. This way is very simple to remember and not very complicated to open if you do. This way there is never a moment where you cant open a document or file.

Written by Albert Von McZeally Albert Michael McZeally Alvin McZeally Alice McZeally on January 12th, 2009 with no comments.
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