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o EU Objects to Name of Microsoft's "Reduced Media Edition"
o RIAA Sues Another 717 Alleged Song-Swappers for Copyright Infringement
o AOL, Time Warner Cable to Offer Joint Broadband Internet Service
o DISH Network Satellite TV Service Reaches 11 Million Subscribers
o TiVo Software Kit Encourages Developers to Create New Applications

> DMW Announcements:
--Digital Music Forum - March 2, 2005
   LAST WEEK TO PRE-REGISTER AT A RATE OF $295

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--Billboard Music & Money Symposium - March 3, 2005
 

o Briefly Noted: Acacia Research - new patent acquisitions, Universal Music Mobile US, XM Satellite Radio - Nissan, Texas Instruments - RadioScape, Gracenote - Hong Kong, MobiTV - Midwest Wireless, Boom Bags, Live365 - PlanetaTV.com, Ubisoft - Sony Pictures Animation, Take-Two Interactive - Derek Jeter, ValuSoft - "My Fantasy Wedding," Nokia - "King of Fighters: Extreme," Video Software Dealers Association - anti-piracy PSA film contest
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--New Business Marketing Analyst - Watertown, MA
--Electronic Marketing Manager - MarketResearch.com
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--Sr. Product Marketing Manager - Services
--Online Traffic Coordinator - Charlestown, MA
--Strategic Account Manager - E-business and Games
--Director - Online Panel (Research)
--Web Consulting/Business Development Manager, iapps Division
--Senior Manager of Business Development
--OSDL Enterprise Linux Summit - Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2005
--Tech Global Venture Congress 2005 - Jan. 27-28
--PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008
 


o EU Objects to Name of Microsoft's "Reduced Media Edition"

Brussels -- The European Commission has moved to block plans by software giant Microsoft to name the stripped-down version of its operating system "Windows XP Reduced Media Edition." The new version will soon be released in accordance with an EU ruling requiring Microsoft to offer Windows without Windows Media Player. Under the terms of the EU ruling, however, Microsoft cannot take steps that would make the software unattractive to consumers. EU regulators say Microsoft's choice of name could dissuade many customers from buying a "watered-down" version of the product. For its part, Microsoft said it would change the name. "We had originally suggested a name, (Windows) XP Reduced Media Edition," said Microsoft spokesman Jim Desler. "While we believe that name is fully compliant (with the Commission's decision), in the spirit of compromise we have agreed to make a change in the name of the product."
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/legalnews.asp 
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o RIAA Sues Another 717 Alleged Song-Swappers for Copyright Infringement

Washington -- The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced last week that it has sued another 717 alleged music file-swappers for copyright infringement. The "John Doe" lawsuits, filed to obtain the identities of peer-to-peer users from their Internet service providers, include 68 directed at individuals on 23 college campuses. "In a world that is becoming more and more connected through the wonders of digital technology, students need to understand that just because someone else’s property or creations can be obtained easily and freely without anyone seemingly knowing, there are consequences because it is stealing," said RIAA general counsel Steven Marks. The latest batch of lawsuits follows on several hundred filed by the RIAA in December, and brings the total number of individuals sued by the RIAA for copyright infringement on file-sharing services to nearly 8,500.
http://www.riaa.com/news/newsletter/012405.asp 
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o AOL, Time Warner Cable to Offer Joint Broadband Internet Service

Dulles, Va. -- America Online and Time Warner Cable, both subsidiaries of Time Warner, Inc., announced on Monday plans to develop a customized broadband offering targeted at current AOL and Road Runner subscribers. The service essentially will be a special edition of the AOL software with its content and features optimized for broadband, combined with the high-speed connectivity and content of Time Warner's Road Runner service. Under the plan, Time Warner Cable will manage the subscription billing and customer care for its services and provide a share of the subscriber revenues to America Online, which in turn will provide a share of its advertising, search, commerce and select premium services revenues to Time Warner Cable. "This new agreement aligns the strategies of America Online and Time Warner Cable in the fast-expanding broadband sector, and it will enable each business to focus on its key areas of growth," said Don Logan, chairman of Time Warner's media and communications group. The new joint offering is expected to roll out across Time Warner Cable's footprint over the next several months.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050131/315488_1.html 
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o DISH Network Satellite TV Service Reaches 11 Million Subscribers

Englewood, Colo. -- Satellite TV provider EchoStar Communications announced on Monday that it has surpassed 11 million subscribers to its DISH Network service, passing Time Warner to become the third-largest pay-TV provider in the U.S. The company said it has added more than 7.6 million net new customers in the last five years; chief rival DirecTV currently claims a total of 18.9 million subscribers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050131/315225_1.html 
http://www.dishnetwork.com 
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o TiVo Software Kit Encourages Developers to Create New Applications

Alviso, Calif. -- TiVo, a provider of digital video recording hardware, software and services, announced on Monday the release of an open source software development kit (SDK) that will allow third parties to create entertainment and information services for TiVo owners. The company expects developers will create new applications such as rich music and photo services, advanced program and movie guides, sports applications, local weather info and multiplayer social games. Alviso, Calif.-based TiVo also announced a developers' contest in conjunction with the release, which will be judged by a panel that includes WIRED editor-in-chief Chris Anderson, and will award prizes such as a Segway scooter, an iPod and a Nintendo DS to the most creative entries.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050131/sfm023a_1.html
http://www.tivo.com/challenge 
http://tivohme.sourceforge.net 

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>DMW Events:

 



5th Annual Digital Music Forum
March 2, 2005 | New York City
www.digitalmusicforum.com

Digital Music Forum is the premier event for music industry decision-makers focused on business models and legal issues impacting music. The annual event brings together decision-makers from records labels, music publishers, producers and distributors, technology companies, wireless companies, rights organizations, industry bodies, radio, advertising, attorneys, artists investors and venture capitalists to examine the role of digital technologies in the future of music.

FEATURED INTERVIEW:
Shawn Fanning - Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Snocap
with Chris Anderson - Editor-in-Chief, Wired
Mike Conte - General Manager, MSN Marketplaces, Microsoft
with
Paul Brindley - Managing Director, MusicAlly

KEYNOTES:
Terry McBride - CEO, Nettwerk Productions
David Goldberg - VP & General Manager, Music, Yahoo!

PANELISTS:

Brad Duea - President, Napster
Jeffrey Bronikowski - VP, Bus. Dev., eLabs, Universal Music Group
Ted Cohen - SVP, Digital Development & Distribution, EMI Music
Thomas Gewecke - SVP, Digital Business Group, Sony BMG
Mike Gaumond - VP & General Manager, Motorola Media Solutions
Brian Garrity - Senior Editor, Billboard
Shahid Khan - Managing Director, BearingPoint
David Kusek - VP, Berklee Media, Berklee College of Music
Gerd Leonhard - Co-Author, "The Future of Music" /
Senior Advisor, Sony Net Services
Phil Corwin - Chief Lobbyist, Sharman Networks (owner of Kazaa)
Martin J. Elgison - Partner, Intellectual Property, Alston & Bird
Steve Marks - General Counsel, RIAA
Jonathan Potter - Executive Director, Digital Media Association
Robert Acker - VP, RealPlayer & Music Services, Real Networks
Gary Cohen - President, MusicNow
Peter Diemer - VP Sales & Marketing, Musicrypt.com
David Card - VP & Senior Analyst, Jupiter Research
John Kilcullen - President & Publisher, Billboard
Ned Sherman - CEO, Digital Media Wire
Nancy Beaton - GM, Wireless Music & Personalization, Sprint
Ralph Simon - Chairman of Americas, Mobile Entertainment Forum
Don Teague - VP of Sales & Marketing, PaymentOne
Additional speakers & keynoters to be announced


PANEL TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • THE STATE OF THE DIGITAL UNION: The Outlook for Online & Mobile Music Markets
  • LAWYERS, GEEKS & MONEY: The Clash Between Technology & Copyright Law
  • THE ONLINE MUSIC MARKET: Competition, Business Models & Courting Consumers in a Crowded Market
  • THE MOBILE MUSIC MARKET: What Does the Future Hold for this Booming Market?

For more information click here
To register click here.

REGISTRATION
Pre-registration rate: $295 (until February 4th)
Registration rate: $395 (after February 4th)

Register online at http://kb.digitalmediawire.com/register.php?eventid=1092

Phone registration: 323-822-0936


To submit speakers for or request information about exhibiting or sponsoring at the 2005 conferences, please contact Tinzar Than, VP, Marketing & Events, Digital Media Wire, Inc. at: tinzar@digitalmediawire.com.
 

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> Featured Advertisement:
                                                  

>Billboard Music & Money Symposium - March 3, 2005

 

The 4th annual Music & Money Symposium will take place Thursday, March 3, at The St. Regis Hotel in the heart of midtown Manhattan. As in past years, The Symposium will attract thought leaders from the music, legal, management and Wall Street communities for a thorough examination of trends and opportunities in music and digital entertainment.

This year's Symposium will include a candid, one-on-one discussion between Loeb & Loeb co-chairman John Frankenheimer and Sony BMG Music Entertainment CEO Andrew Lack. These two giants of the biz will explore the challenge of merging Sony and BMG, while providing an aerial view of music's future. Additionally, the event will feature all-star panel discussions that will explore a host of crucial topics and networking opportunities such as a breakfast, lunch and cocktail hour.

For more information and to register online, please visit: www.billboardevents.com or contact Kelly at kpeppers@billboard.com or (646) 654-4643.

Attendees of the Digital Music Forum will receive 25% off the registration rate for the Billboard Music & Money Symposium.
 

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o Briefly Noted:

(Newport Beach, Calif.) Acacia Research, a company holding patents on digital media transmission that has now licensed its technology to 293 cable TV and online media services, announced on Monday that it has completed its acquisition of the assets of 27 new patent portfolios from Global Patent Holdings. Newport Beach, Calif.-based Acacia, which has successfully licensed firms including Playboy and Disney and sued others like DirecTV for infringement, paid $5 million in cash and 3.9 million shares of Acacia for the new patents, and will pay an additional $2 million over the next two years. The new patents cover technologies including broadcast transmission, credit card receipt processing, Internet advertising and peer-to-peer networking.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050131/315459_1.html 
http://www.acaciaresearch.com

(Santa Monica, Calif.) Major record label Universal Music Group recently announced the formation of Universal Music Mobile US, a new domestic division that will distribute Universal tracks through mobile music services. The company named Rio Caraeff as vice president and general manager of the new unit. Paris-based Universal Music Mobile, which launched in 2002, currently offers content to 75 providers in 50 countries in Europe, Asia, Latin America and South Africa.
http://new.umusic.com/News.aspx?NewsId=244

(Washington) XM Satellite Radio, a provider of satellite-delivered digital radio programming, said on Monday that automaker Nissan North America has chosen XM to provide satellite-delivered data and telematics services for its vehicles. The agreement includes such services as in-vehicle messaging and XM NavTraffic, which delivers current traffic information to vehicle navigation systems.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050131/315965_1.html 
http://www.xmradio.com

(Dallas) Texas Instruments announced on Monday that it has partnered with RadioScape, a developer of digital audio broadcasting software, to develop the necessary hardware and software to support Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM), a digital AM radio system with long-wave broadcast capabilities. The companies aim to develop a cost-effective platform for designing DRM radio receivers for consumers that will feature a Texas Instruments digital signal processor and software developed by London-based RadioScape.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050131/dam002_1.html 
http://www.radioscape.com 
http://www.drm.org

(Emeryville, Calif.) Gracenote, a provider of CD recognition and other media information services, announced that it has opened a new office in Hong Kong to support the expansion of its services in the Hong Kong and Chinese markets. Emeryville, Calif.-based Gracenote, which also operates an office in Tokyo, said Joe Bosurgi, the company's director for Greater China and Southeast Asia, will head the new office in Hong Kong. The company's main product can identify CDs inserted into a computer by comparing the number of tracks and their respective lengths against its online database.
http://www.gracenote.com

(Berkeley, Calif.) MobiTV, a developer of a live TV streaming service for cell phones, announced on Monday that wireless carrier Midwest Wireless will offer its service to over 400,000 subscribers in Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin. Content from providers including ABC, NBC, Fox Sports and Discovery will be available for an additional $8.59 per month. Berkeley-based MobiTV also offers its live TV streaming service to Sprint PCS Vision and Cingular customers.
http://www.mobitv.com 
http://www.midwestwireless.com

(Pittsburg, Calif.) A California-based start-up called Boom Bags on Monday introduced its line of luggage that doubles as a stereo with subwoofers that can be attached to portable devices like the Apple iPod. The $275 carry-on bags include a removable stereo amplifier, speakers and subwoofer that utilizes the space of the suitcase when empty to function as a large speaker cabinet, or resonance chamber.
http://www.boombags.com

(Foster City, Calif.) Online radio network Live365 announced on Monday that it has partnered with PlanetaTV.com, a Spanish-language broadband portal, to offer up to 150 Spanish-language Internet radio stations for free to PlanetaTV visitors. Foster City, Calif.-based Live365 claims an audience of more than 2 million listeners per month, while PlanetaTV.com says it streams 3 million news and entertainment videos per month.
http://www.live365.com 
http://www.planetatv.com

(San Francisco) French video game publisher Ubisoft announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, giving it exclusive rights to develop and publish games based on the first two digitally-animated feature films from Sony Pictures Animation, "Open Season" and "Surf's Up." Financial terms of the long-term agreement were not disclosed. Ubisoft said it will release titles based on "Open Season" alongside the film's debut in theaters on Sept. 29, 2006.
http://www.ubi.com/US/News/Info.aspx?nId=1952
http://www.imageworks.com/press/open_season.html

(New York) Game publisher Take-Two Interactive announced on Monday that it has signed New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter to a multi-year contract to serve as the cover athlete for its 2K Sports baseball video games. New York-based Take-Two last week signed an exclusive deal with Major League Baseball for the sole rights to develop officially licensed baseball titles featuring all the real players and ballparks. That deal will preclude third-party developers like Electronic Arts from releasing official baseball games, while maintaining such rights for console makers like Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/050131/315380_1.html 
http://www.take2games.com

(Calabasas Hills, Calif.) Video game publisher THQ on Monday announced the slate of titles it plans to release in 2005 based on its exclusive licensing agreement with children's TV network Nickelodeon. The companies plan to release games including "SpongeBob SquarePants," "Nicktoons," "The Fairly OddParents" and "Danny Phantom," which are based on Nickelodeon series, in addition to a sequel in their original "Tak" franchise; everGirl," based on the "tween" lifestyle brand; and "Barnyard," based on the upcoming Paramount/Nickelodeon feature film. Calabasas Hills, Calif.-based THQ said it has to date sold a total of $700 million in Nickelodeon-branded games worldwide.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050131/lam034a_1.html 
http://www.thq.com

(Minneapolis, Minn.) ValuSoft, a unit of video game publisher THQ that releases value-priced PC game titles, on Monday shipped its "My Fantasy Wedding" title to retailers. In the game, "girls plan every detail of their fantasy wedding day and then watch it unfold... from the most important decisions, like choosing the perfect groom, to the special touches, like selecting wedding day music."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050131/cgm031_1.html 
http://www.valusoft.com

(Espoo, Finland) Cell phone maker Nokia on Monday shipped its "King of Fighters: Extreme" game for the N-Gage hybrid cell phone/mobile game deck. Based on Japanese developer SNK's "King of Fighters" franchise, the title features multiplayer gaming enabled by the N-Gage's Bluetooth wireless connectivity.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/050131/ukm002_1.html 
http://www.n-gage.com

(Los Angeles) The Video Software Dealers Association (VSDA), a trade group of companies that sell and rent movies and video games, on Monday launched an anti-piracy film contest, asking filmmakers to submit public service announcements about movie theft. Winning entries for the "Project: FAIR (Filmmakers Against Illegal Replication)" contest, part of the VSDA's anti-piracy public relations campaign, will have their 30 to 40-second short films screened in video stores nationwide.
http://www.vsda.org/Resource.phx/public/press/january2005/january31-05.htx 
 
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> Vice President Business Development

Movielink (www.movielink.com) is a joint-venture that was created by Warner Brothers, Paramount, Sony, MGM and Universal Studios to establish a new channel of video distribution over new digital networks. To date, Movielink has led industry efforts to create new channels of IP distribution that leverage the benefits of digital platforms through partnerships with companies such as AOL, Bell South, Charter Communications, HP, Intel, Microsoft, Real Networks, Road Runner/Time Warner Cable, SBC and Verizon. Contact: sonny.guraya@movielink.com
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> New Business Marketing Analyst - Watertown, MA

As a New Business Marketing Analyst, you will be responsible for successfully assisting our supplier acquisition and buyer marketing efforts. Your daily activities include managing a variety of marketing programs, supporting our sales team, participating in client development activity, and analyzing the ROI of these efforts. Requirements: Recent college graduate with up to 3 years work experience, preferably with a major in business, economics or marketing. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Exceptional analytical and research skills, Strong ability to write clearly, Ability to learn quickly and complete projects accurately in a fast-paced environment. Send resumes to jobs@buyerzone.com
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> Electronic Marketing Manager - MarketResearch.com

Manages, plans, and executes all aspects of search engine optimization via pay-per-click, free online sources, and partnerships. Will work closely with the marketing and tech teams to optimize the ROI of all online web promotions. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing and 2 plus years experience in managing paid search programs (Google and Overture) required. Please email resume and cover letter to lfitzpatrick@marketresearch.com
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> Senior Web Strategy Consultant - NavigationArts - DC

The Senior Web Strategy Consultant will have the responsibility of designing strategies for both business-to-business and business-to- consumer web applications; and recommend leading edge solutions and technologies across multiple platforms, creating end-to-end solutions. Please submit your resume to tsmith@navigationarts.com or view this position on the web at http://www.navigationarts.com/careers/opening_int_strat.asp
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> Sr. Product Marketing Manager - Services

Wind River is seeking a self-motivated individual with extensive product marketing experience to drive a successful enterprise-level marketing plan for our Wind River Design Services. Require: Min. 8 years of broad software or technology marketing exp. and at least 2 yrs exp. in marketing or business development for device software or enterprise applications. Must excel in articulating complex value propositions to sophisticated business customers; demonstrated ability to open new markets and launch new products and services. Must be self sufficient. Bachelors degree required; Advanced degree desirable. Send resumes to duncan.macmurdy@windriver.com
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> Online Traffic Coordinator - Charlestown, MA

Smarter Living, Inc is an online travel publishing company located in Boston. We are seeking hardworking, motivated, and detail oriented Online Traffic Coordinator with 1-2 years of ad trafficking experience. Understanding of ad- serving technologies and knowledge of basic HTML are strongly recommended, understanding of online media (CPM, CPC, and CPA environment). Attention to detail, precision data input, often under time pressure, is essential, strong interpersonal skills, the traffic coordinator will interact extensively with many group individuals within the company, Good analytical skills, Bachelor's Degree. Send resumes to careers@smarterliving.com
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> Strategic Account Manager - E-business and Games

Boonty is an international company which develops and sells a premium service video game downloading platform to major Internet Access Providers and Portals. Your primary target: increase sales on our partner's websites. In coordination with the Sales director, you will work closely with our US partners (ISP, portals) More info here.
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> Director - Online Panel (Research)

The Director will lead a team of people who deliver many key aspects of our ZoomPanel product. ZoomPanel is a MarketTools proprietary online panel community. Require: 3-5 years Direct Marketing background. Internet marketing, consumer promotions or marketing research experience preferred. Some classical brand management experience at major packaged goods companies preferred. Creative problem solving skills a must. International business experience and foreign language skills a plus. Strong communication skills, oral and written, required. Must have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Bachelors degree required, MBA strongly preferred. Please email your resume and salary history/requirements to hr@markettools.com
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> Web Consulting/Business Development Manager, iapps Division

iapps is searching for a Web Consulting/Business Development Manager for our Washington DC office. You will be responsible for sales, cultivating new client opportunities and growing our existing client base. Must be very experienced identifying clients' web challenges and developing detailed written technical specifications for pending client engagements. Strong presentation skills required. Knowledge of philanthropic/non-profit sector helpful. Send resumes to jobs@iapps.com
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> Senior Manager of Business Development

Small but growing media software company, backed by leading venture firms, seeks a business development manager to expand the company's strategic software and technology partnerships and develop new revenue opportunities. This person will identify potential customers, present solutions to senior media executives, and manage the BD process through contract negotiation. Significant travel is required. MBA and 5 years BD exp. preferred. Send resumes to jobs@lightningcast.com
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> OSDL Enterprise Linux Summit

The OSDL Enterprise Linux Summit is the source of Linux deployment information. This unique conference brings together Linux system administrators and architects, corporate developers, ISVs and vendors who want to explore practical solutions for accelerating Linux deployment and increasing Linux business across the enterprise. Jan 31- Feb 2, 2004, Hyatt Hotel, Burlingame, California http://www.osdllinuxsummit.org/btw
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> Tech Global Venture Congress 2005 - Jan. 27-28

The Technology Global Venture Congress is a two-day conference designed to address the venture capital landscape, identify current trends in innovation, learn key technologies and scientific discoveries and discover emerging Technology companies. More than 35 participating VC speakers, 8 panel discussions, VIP Cocktail reception and networking. Jan 27- 28, Madison Square Garden , NYC. Special discounted rate ($450) for Tech Wire subscribers. Register here. Send inquiries to tech@saeclub.com
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> PwC Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008

PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2004-2008 is the leading global entertainment and media industry forecast, including in-depth global analyses and five-year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major global region. The complete 550-page book, is available in print or electronic format. The 50 page "Global Overview" (available in print or electronic format)or any of the 14 individual industry segment chapters (electronic format only) can be purchased separately for $95. For sample content and to order, click here.
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