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Write-Offs: 03.06.12

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Write-Offs: 12.27.11

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Write-Offs: 11.09.11

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Write-Offs: 08.01.12

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Write-Offs: 01.10.12

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Write-Offs: 07.11.12

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Write-Offs: 10.07.11

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Write-Offs: 04.17.12

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