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	'''Joe Antonacci ~~(ring announcer)~~''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) was a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]], NBC Sports Network, [[HBO]] and [[Showtime]]. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he donated all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. [http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/] Antonacci also served as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. [http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html]		'''Joe Antonacci''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey; died April 2024) was a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]], NBC Sports Network, [[HBO]] and [[Showtime]].

	~~==Career==~~		Nicknamed "Generous Joe," he donated all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. [http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/]

	Antonacci has worked for all of the major promoters in boxing, including [[Bob Arum]]’s Top Rank, [[Oscar De La Hoya]]’s [[Golden Boy Promotions]], [[Don King]]’s Don King Productions and North Jersey’s Main Events, headed by Kathy Duva. His adventures as a ring announcer ~~have taken him from [[Madison Square Garden]] to Macau, China, where Antonacci announced the first ever professional fight card in that venue, from The Venetian Macao~~. ~~[[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Derrick_Rossy_vs._Ray_Mercer]] In March 2012, Antonacci was elected as a member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame~~ [http://www.~~boxingnews24~~.com/~~2012~~/~~03/lou-esa-inducted-into-new-jersey-boxing-hall-of~~-~~fame/], headed by boxing historian Henry Hascup~~. ~~Antonacci was also nominated in 2012 for a 'Good Guy Award' from the [[Boxing Writers Association of America~~]].		Antonacci also served as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. [http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html]

	~~==Personal life==~~		Antonacci worked for all of the major promoters in boxing, including [[Bob Arum]]’s Top Rank, [[Oscar De La Hoya]]’s [[Golden Boy Promotions]], [[Don King]]’s Don King Productions and North Jersey’s Main Events, headed by Kathy Duva. His adventures as a ring announcer have taken him from [[Madison Square Garden]] to Macau, China, where Antonacci announced the first ever professional fight card in that venue, from The Venetian Macao. [[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Derrick_Rossy_vs._Ray_Mercer]]

	Antonacci was a graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. degree in English. He resided with his wife Diane and two children in Ridgewood, New Jersey. [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001822048857]		Antonacci was nominated in 2012 for a "Good Guy Award" from the [[Boxing Writers Association of America]].

			In November 2012, he was inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame: [https://www.njboxinghof.org/joe-antonacci/]

			==Personal Life==
			Antonacci was a graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. degree in English. He resided with his wife, Diane, and two children in Ridgewood, New Jersey. [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001822048857]. Later in life, he became a stand-up comedian. He passed away in April 2024.

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==

	~~Ring announcer Joe Antonacci has~~ appeared as himself in ~~four~~ motion pictures:		He appeared as himself in three motion pictures and a TV series:
			* ''They’re Just My Friends'' (2006)
	* Lights Out 2011 TV series		* ''Orthodox Stance'' (2007)
	* They’re Just My Friends (2006)		* ''Lights Out'' (2011 TV series)
	* Orthodox Stance (2007)		* ''The Challenger'' (2012)
	* The Challenger (2012)

	==Joe Palooka ~~comic book~~==		==''Joe Palooka'' Comic Book==

	Antonacci ~~owns~~ the trademark to and ~~has~~ recreated [[Joe Palooka]], an American comic book, formerly about a heavyweight boxing champion that debuted in 1930 and ran until the 1980s.		Antonacci owned the trademark to, and recreated, ''[[Joe Palooka]]'', an American comic book, formerly about a heavyweight boxing champion that debuted in 1930 and ran until the 1980s.
	A brand new comic book version of the character ~~is currently being~~ offered for sale online, created by Antonacci and his creative team. Palooka is reborn as an Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Antonacci's team has also created a sister series of MMA-themed comic books entitled 'Legion of Combat.		A brand new comic book version of the character was offered for sale online, created by Antonacci and his creative team. Palooka was reborn as an Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Antonacci's team has also created a sister series of MMA-themed comic books entitled ''Legion of Combat''.

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John at 09:09, 26 April 2024

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	'''Joe Antonacci (ring announcer)''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) was a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]], NBC Sports Network, [[HBO]], [[Showtime]~~], and GoFightLive.TV [http://www.youtube.com/user/Gofightlive/featured</~~]. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he ~~donates~~ all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. [http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/] Antonacci also ~~serves~~ as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. [http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html]		<Human>1242943</Human>
			'''Joe Antonacci (ring announcer)''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) was a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]], NBC Sports Network, [[HBO]] and [[Showtime]]. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he donated all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. [http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/] Antonacci also served as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. [http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html]

	==Career==		==Career==

John at 09:02, 26 April 2024

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			'''Joe Antonacci (ring announcer)''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) was a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]], NBC Sports Network, [[HBO]], [[Showtime]], and GoFightLive.TV [http://www.youtube.com/user/Gofightlive/featured</]. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he donates all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. [http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/] Antonacci also serves as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. [http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html]

	'''Joe Antonacci (ring announcer)''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) is a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]], NBC Sports Network, [[HBO]], [[Showtime]], and GoFightLive.TV [http://www.youtube.com/user/Gofightlive/featured</]. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he donates all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. [http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/] Antonacci also serves as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. [http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html]
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	==Career==		==Career==
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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==

	Antonacci is a graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. degree in English. He ~~resides~~ with his wife Diane and two children in Ridgewood, New Jersey. [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001822048857]		Antonacci was a graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. degree in English. He resided with his wife Diane and two children in Ridgewood, New Jersey. [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001822048857]

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==

Grey at 21:35, 25 April 2024

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Slugger at 17:37, 23 September 2017

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	Ring announcer Joe Antonacci has appeared as himself in four motion pictures:		Ring announcer Joe Antonacci has appeared as himself in four motion pictures:

	*[[Lights Out 2011 TV series		* Lights Out 2011 TV series
	* They’re Just My Friends (2006)		* They’re Just My Friends (2006)
	* Orthodox Stance (2007)		* Orthodox Stance (2007)
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	Antonacci owns the trademark to and has recreated [[Joe Palooka]], an American comic book, formerly about a heavyweight boxing champion that debuted in 1930 and ran until the 1980s.		Antonacci owns the trademark to and has recreated [[Joe Palooka]], an American comic book, formerly about a heavyweight boxing champion that debuted in 1930 and ran until the 1980s.
	A brand new comic book version of the character is currently being offered for sale online, created by Antonacci and his creative team. Palooka is reborn as an Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Antonacci's team has also created a sister series of MMA-themed comic books entitled 'Legion of Combat.		A brand new comic book version of the character is currently being offered for sale online, created by Antonacci and his creative team. Palooka is reborn as an Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Antonacci's team has also created a sister series of MMA-themed comic books entitled 'Legion of Combat.
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Sweetscientist at 05:18, 1 May 2012

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	~~[[Category:Boxing Media\|Antonacci, Joe]]~~

	'''Joe Antonacci (ring announcer)''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) is a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on ESPN's Friday Night Fights, NBC Sports Network, HBO, Showtime, and GoFightLive.TV [[http://www.youtube.com/user/Gofightlive/featured</]]. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he donates all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. [[http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/]] Antonacci also serves as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. [[http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html]]		'''Joe Antonacci (ring announcer)''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) is a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on [[ESPN Friday Night Fights]], NBC Sports Network, [[HBO]], [[Showtime]], and GoFightLive.TV [http://www.youtube.com/user/Gofightlive/featured</]. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he donates all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. [http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/] Antonacci also serves as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. [http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html]
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	==Career==		==Career==

	Antonacci has worked for all of the major promoters in boxing, including [[Bob Arum]]’s Top Rank, [[Oscar De La Hoya]]’s Golden Boy Promotions, [[Don King]]’s Don King Productions and North Jersey’s Main Events, headed by Kathy Duva. His adventures as a ring announcer have taken him from Madison Square Garden to Macau, China, where Antonacci announced the first ever professional fight card in that venue, from The Venetian Macao. [[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Derrick_Rossy_vs._Ray_Mercer]] In March 2012, Antonacci was elected as a member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame [[http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/03/lou-esa-inducted-into-new-jersey-boxing-hall-of-fame/]], headed by boxing historian Henry Hascup. Antonacci was also nominated in 2012 for a 'Good Guy Award' from the Boxing ~~Writer's~~ Association of America.		Antonacci has worked for all of the major promoters in boxing, including [[Bob Arum]]’s Top Rank, [[Oscar De La Hoya]]’s [[Golden Boy Promotions]], [[Don King]]’s Don King Productions and North Jersey’s Main Events, headed by Kathy Duva. His adventures as a ring announcer have taken him from [[Madison Square Garden]] to Macau, China, where Antonacci announced the first ever professional fight card in that venue, from The Venetian Macao. [[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Derrick_Rossy_vs._Ray_Mercer]] In March 2012, Antonacci was elected as a member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame [http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/03/lou-esa-inducted-into-new-jersey-boxing-hall-of-fame/], headed by boxing historian Henry Hascup. Antonacci was also nominated in 2012 for a 'Good Guy Award' from the [[Boxing Writers Association of America]].

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==

	Antonacci is a graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. degree in English. He resides with his wife Diane and two children in Ridgewood, New Jersey. [[http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001822048857]]		Antonacci is a graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. degree in English. He resides with his wife Diane and two children in Ridgewood, New Jersey. [http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001822048857]

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==
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	Antonacci owns the trademark to and has recreated [[Joe Palooka]], an American comic book, formerly about a heavyweight boxing champion that debuted in 1930 and ran until the 1980s.		Antonacci owns the trademark to and has recreated [[Joe Palooka]], an American comic book, formerly about a heavyweight boxing champion that debuted in 1930 and ran until the 1980s.
	A brand new comic book version of the character is currently being offered for sale online, created by Antonacci and his creative team. Palooka is reborn as an Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Antonacci's team has also created a sister series of MMA-themed comic books entitled 'Legion of Combat.		A brand new comic book version of the character is currently being offered for sale online, created by Antonacci and his creative team. Palooka is reborn as an Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Antonacci's team has also created a sister series of MMA-themed comic books entitled 'Legion of Combat.
			[[Category:Boxing Media\|Antonacci, Joe]]

James galaxy at 03:30, 30 March 2012

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	'''Joe Antonacci (ring announcer)''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) is a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on ESPN's Friday Night Fights, NBC Sports Network, HBO, Showtime, and GoFightLive.TV ~~<ref>~~http://www.youtube.com/user/Gofightlive/featured</~~ref>~~. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he donates all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. ~~<ref>~~http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/~~</ref>~~ Antonacci also serves as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. ~~<ref>~~http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html~~</ref>~~		'''Joe Antonacci (ring announcer)''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) is a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on ESPN's Friday Night Fights, NBC Sports Network, HBO, Showtime, and GoFightLive.TV [[http://www.youtube.com/user/Gofightlive/featured</]]. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he donates all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. [[http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/]] Antonacci also serves as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. [[http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html]]

	==Career==		==Career==
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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==

	Antonacci is a graduate of [[William Paterson University]] with a B.A. degree in English. He resides with his wife Diane and two children in [[Ridgewood, New Jersey]]. ~~<ref>~~http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001822048857~~</ref>~~		Antonacci is a graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. degree in English. He resides with his wife Diane and two children in Ridgewood, New Jersey. [[http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001822048857]]

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==

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	==Career==		==Career==

	Antonacci has worked for all of the major promoters in boxing, including [[Bob Arum]]’s Top Rank, [[Oscar De La Hoya]]’s Golden Boy Promotions, [[Don King]]’s Don King Productions and North Jersey’s Main Events, headed by Kathy Duva. His adventures as a ring announcer have taken him from Madison Square Garden to Macau, China, where Antonacci announced the first ever professional fight card in that venue, from [[The Venetian Macao]]. ~~<ref>~~http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Derrick_Rossy_vs._Ray_Mercer~~</ref>~~ In March 2012, Antonacci was elected as a member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame ~~<ref>~~http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/03/lou-esa-inducted-into-new-jersey-boxing-hall-of-fame/~~</ref>~~, headed by boxing historian [[Henry Hascup ~~(Boxing Historian)]]~~. Antonacci was also nominated in 2012 for a 'Good Guy Award' from the Boxing Writer's Association of America.		Antonacci has worked for all of the major promoters in boxing, including [[Bob Arum]]’s Top Rank, [[Oscar De La Hoya]]’s Golden Boy Promotions, [[Don King]]’s Don King Productions and North Jersey’s Main Events, headed by Kathy Duva. His adventures as a ring announcer have taken him from Madison Square Garden to Macau, China, where Antonacci announced the first ever professional fight card in that venue, from The Venetian Macao. [[http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Derrick_Rossy_vs._Ray_Mercer]] In March 2012, Antonacci was elected as a member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame [[http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/03/lou-esa-inducted-into-new-jersey-boxing-hall-of-fame/]], headed by boxing historian Henry Hascup. Antonacci was also nominated in 2012 for a 'Good Guy Award' from the Boxing Writer's Association of America.

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==

James galaxy: updated

2012-03-30T03:28:02Z

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	[[Category:Boxing Media\|Antonacci, Joe]]		[[Category:Boxing Media\|Antonacci, Joe]]

			'''Joe Antonacci (ring announcer)''' (born August 9, 1960, Ridgewood, New Jersey) is a noted boxing ring announcer and emcee famous for his televised boxing ring tuxedo appearances on ESPN's Friday Night Fights, NBC Sports Network, HBO, Showtime, and GoFightLive.TV <ref>http://www.youtube.com/user/Gofightlive/featured</ref>. Nicknamed 'Generous Joe', he donates all of his ring earnings to assist injured and retired amateur and professional boxers in need, to overcome their disabilities incurred as a result of bouts in the ring, and to amateur boxing organizations. <ref>http://blog.timesunion.com/boxing/joe-antonacci-its-all-about-the-fighters-and-the-show/7248/</ref> Antonacci also serves as a ring announcer for mixed martial arts fights and Ultimate Fighting Championship cards. <ref>http://www.northjersey.com/community/139073264_Comic-strip_icon_is_back_on_his_feet.html</ref>

			==Career==

			Antonacci has worked for all of the major promoters in boxing, including [[Bob Arum]]’s Top Rank, [[Oscar De La Hoya]]’s Golden Boy Promotions, [[Don King]]’s Don King Productions and North Jersey’s Main Events, headed by Kathy Duva. His adventures as a ring announcer have taken him from Madison Square Garden to Macau, China, where Antonacci announced the first ever professional fight card in that venue, from [[The Venetian Macao]]. <ref>http://boxrec.com/media/index.php/Derrick_Rossy_vs._Ray_Mercer</ref> In March 2012, Antonacci was elected as a member of the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame <ref>http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/03/lou-esa-inducted-into-new-jersey-boxing-hall-of-fame/</ref>, headed by boxing historian [[Henry Hascup (Boxing Historian)]]. Antonacci was also nominated in 2012 for a 'Good Guy Award' from the Boxing Writer's Association of America.

			==Personal life==

			Antonacci is a graduate of [[William Paterson University]] with a B.A. degree in English. He resides with his wife Diane and two children in [[Ridgewood, New Jersey]]. <ref>http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001822048857</ref>

			==Filmography==

			Ring announcer Joe Antonacci has appeared as himself in four motion pictures:

			*[[Lights Out 2011 TV series
			* They’re Just My Friends (2006)
			* Orthodox Stance (2007)
			* The Challenger (2012)

			==Joe Palooka comic book==

			Antonacci owns the trademark to and has recreated [[Joe Palooka]], an American comic book, formerly about a heavyweight boxing champion that debuted in 1930 and ran until the 1980s.
			A brand new comic book version of the character is currently being offered for sale online, created by Antonacci and his creative team. Palooka is reborn as an Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. Antonacci's team has also created a sister series of MMA-themed comic books entitled 'Legion of Combat.

Ric at 06:28, 3 February 2007

2007-02-03T06:28:55Z

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