Montana Rockworks
1107 Rose Crossing
Kalispell, MT 59901
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Overview:
Montana Rockworks is located in Kalispell, Montana, just a stones throw from Glacier National Park, in the North Western corner of the state. Rockworks is the largest supplier of architectural and landscape stone in the region. The company quarries the stone, right here in the Montana Rockies.
Homeowners, architects, landscape firms and designers, throughout North America, are using stone from Montana Rockworks as their building and landscaping material of choice. Rockworks has supplied stone for luxurious homes, mountaintop lodges, corporate getaways, museums, commercial centers and art projects nationwide.
Stone is not all that is offered at Montana Rockworks, there is also a long history of rock solid reliability. Rockworks has focused on cultivating loyal, long-term relationships with clients over the years, supplying them with the stone they need. In addition, Montana Rockworks is connected to a national network of quarries, providing business partners with essential stone.
For over a decade, Montana Rockworks has supplied clients with the oldest and most beautiful stone in the industry; stone that is found only here in Rockworks, Montana quarries. Montana Rockworks Chief Cliff Series, which includes McGregor Lake, Castlerock and Moose Mountain, is a regional argillite stone and is growing in popularity, nationwide. If building with stone provides a sense of permanence, then building with billion-year-old stone is eternal.
Whether the look desired is the coveted Mountain Mystique or European Chalet ; Parkitecture or Contemporary Asian Influenced, Montana Rockworks will supply the project with superior stone quality, when needed and wherever the project may be. For masonry veneers, interior flooring, patio stone, landscape features, architectural accents or design focal points, Montana Rockworks offers unparalleled stone.
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McGregor Lake
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McGregor Lake is a variety of the popular Chief Cliff argillite, from North Western Montana. The McGregor Lake stone is visually stunning; predominately light gray in color, with strong gold, bronze and tan tones. The dendrite fern patterning creates a striking look. With the warmth of a Big Sky Country Sunset and unparalleled versatility, McGregor Lake is a sought after look for interior, exterior and landscaping applications.
With the widest selection of options, the natural beauty of McGregor Lake is perfect for any use that can be dreamed of
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With stackable tops and bottoms, the full thickness, natural ledge stone is graded to a 3-5 bed depth. The face values average 3-5 tall and 6-8 wide, however, each pallet contains an assortment of face values, for maximum variety and interest. McGregor Lake ledge is recommended for building stone veneer, retaining walls and other landscaping applications - especially attractive as a dry stack installation. The ledge grade will yield 30-35 square feet of coverage, per ton.
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With the same attributes, dimensions and coverage of the McGregor Lake natural ledge; tumbling the stone, gives a weathered character that evokes decades of permanence.
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For a more lineal, formal look, squares and recs grade give a very clean look. Similar to the popular ledge style, squares and recs are graded to a 3-5 bed depth. The face values average a square foot in size, ranging from 8 square to 24 square and 8 by 12 to 14 by 24 rectangles. Faces of the stone are natural, with split face or natural sides, tops and bottoms. The squares and recs grade will yield 30-35 square feet of coverage, per ton. Order tumbled for soft, rounded edges.
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The oversized version, of the very popular ledge style, is larger in scale with bed depths of 6-8. The face values average 8 tall and 12 wide. McGregor Lake Oversized Ledge, naturally, has stackable tops and bottoms and will include one flat face. The recommended uses include interior and exterior fireplace veneer and exterior wall veneer, retaining walls and various landscape features. Order tumbled for a weathered appearance.
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As the name suggests, cobble is irregular in shape and size. The stone is graded to a 3-6 bed depth and the stones average 6-12 in size. 30-35 square feet of coverage, per ton, can be expected. Cobble lends itself to a rustic, old world look and is recommended tumbled to further achieve that appearance. McGregor Lake Cobble is an ideal selection for fireplaces, chimneys, wood-burning ovens or as a wall veneer.
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Natural Tiles have irregular geometrical shapes that are graded to a 1-3 bed depth. Face values average, under, 1 square foot, with 70 square feet of coverage, per ton. The pattern is random and beautiful in a wall or floor veneer.
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Random 1-2 is graded to a 1-2 bed depth. Face values average from 1 square foot to 1.5 square feet. This grade has the high coverage per ton, of 90-100 square feet. Mosaic wall veneer, rustic wall cap or window sills or patio stone, set in concrete, are all recommended uses. Also attractive tumbled.
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Random 2-3 is graded to a 2-3 bed depth. Face values average from 1 square foot to 2 square feet, with 50-60 square feet of coverage, per ton. With the thicker bed depth, this grade is recommended for sand-set walkways and patios; also ideal for mosaic wall veneer and rustic wall cap and window sills. This grade is often used, to blend, in garden walls and landscape applications.
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Random 3-5 is graded to a 3-5 bed depth. Face values average from 1.5 square feet to 2.5 square feet, with 30-35 square feet of coverage, per ton. The 3-5 bed depth makes it available to use in sand-set pathways, patio and also driveways. Also, good for mosaic wall veneer and retaining walls, the larger face values make it useful as small garden steps.
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Dry stack is graded to an 8-14 bed depth, with face values that average 1 square foot to 2 square feet and each stone weighing up to 250 pounds, each. An average coverage of 10-15 square feet, per ton, can be expected. This stone is naturally very ledgy and great for dry stacking a retaining wall, large scale fireplace or large scale wall veneer.
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Up to 10,000 pounds, per stone and graded by weight. The size of this stone necessitates being set by machine. Very nice, stackable tops and bottoms are great for use in retaining walls or as feature rocks in landscape settings.
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Up to 10,000 pounds, per stone and graded by weight. The size of this stone necessitates being set by machine. The irregular shapes and sizes are best suited for hillside retaining walls and as landscape highlight features.
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Step grade stone can range from 5-8 rises (or height), with lengths ranging from 3'-7' and tread depths (width) averaging 2.5'-3.5'. An average step is 3'-5'L by 2.5'D by 7H and weighs between 700-1,000 pounds each. Steps will have a relatively smooth top, with some natural clefting.
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Garden steps are graded by height, under 6 high. An average garden step is 3'L by 2'D by 4H and weighs between 200-400 pounds each. The tops of the steps will be relatively smooth, with some natural clefting.
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Available for special order and graded by size, shape and aesthetic value. Hearths, mantles and columns are a beautiful way to complete a dry stack fireplace and continue the natural look of stone.
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Natural stone that is cut on the back, with the saw gauge set to a 2, 3, 4, 5 6 or 7 bed depth. Try a blend of a few different bed depths, to create more visual movement along a wall; at a fraction of the weight of full thickness stone.
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The prominent ledge style is available in a natural stone thin veneer. McGregor Lake natural stone thin veneer, offers the beauty and permanence of real stone, without the need for additional structural support. With the bed depths averaging 1, stone can be used in places never possible before. Imagine matching an accent wall, bar surround, kitchen backsplash or bathroom wall, with the same stone as your fireplace, entry columns or exterior wainscoting. Face values average 4-6 high and 6-8 long; while the range is from 2high by 4 long, up to 12 high by 18 long. Along with the flats for the main surface, corners are also available to complete the look of full-thickness stone.
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Tumbling of our most popular stone, creates a weathered, aged look that evokes a history, in place. The natural stone thin veneer has an average bed depth of 1, which makes it possible to install in places only artificial stone could be used, in the past.
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With very linear lines and roughly parallel tops and bottoms, stacked stone creates a contemporary look, or is a proportionate choice for smaller scale applications. Face values average 7 long by 1 ½ high; they can vary between 3 long by Ύ high to 10 long by 3 high. Corners are available to achieve a beautiful, finished project. This style is also available tumbled.
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An amazing alternative to ceramic tile, real natural stone can be used in showers, bathroom accent walls, kitchen backsplashes or any, relatively, small-scale application. The look is very natural and yet, elegant and rich. Cut tile thin veneer has the same cut back, 1 average bed-depth but with four cut sides to create a very clean squares and rectangles, for a tile setting. This look is especially attractive with a seal applied, to bring out the dimension and detail in the stone. Face values average 4-6 high and 6-8 long but can range from 3 long by 2 high to 12 long by 10 high.
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Castle Rock
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A visually dramatic stone, Castle Rock is primarily chocolate brown tones, with dark gray and light tan. Castle Rock hails from North West Montana and is a striking color of Chief Cliff argillite. With all of the wonderful attributes of Chief Cliff - crisp, natural ledge style and a very hard stone - Castle Rock can be used in every possible stone application. The unity that is possible, with color and texture, across grades, in this exquisite material
creates a finished project that is magnificent and stately. From a high, alpine talus field
Castle Rock is characterized by a rich, dark patina. The result is stately and rewarding.
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With stackable tops and bottoms, the full thickness, natural ledge stone is graded to a 3"- 5" bed depth. The face valuses average 3" - 5" tall and 6" - 8" wide, however, each pallet contains an assortment of face values, for maximum variety and interest. Castle Rock ledge is recommended for building stone veneer, retaining walls and other landscaping application - especially attractive as a "dry stack" installation. The ledge grade will yield 30 - 35 square feet, per ton.
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With the same attributes, dimensions and coverage of the Castle Rock natural ledge; tumbling the stone, rounds the edges to give a softened look that exposes more of the dark gray core.
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The squares and recs grade gives a crisp, lineal look that is a little more formal. Similar to the popular ledge style, squares and recs are graded to a 3" - 5" bed depth. The face values average a square foot in size, ranging from 8" square to 24" square and 8" by 12" to 14" by 24" rectangles. Face of the stone are natural, with split face or natural sides, tops and bottoms. The squares and recs grade will yield 30-35 square feet of coverage, per ton.
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The oversized version, of the very popular ledge style, is larger in scale with bed depths of 6-8. The face values average 8 tall and 12 wide. Castle Rock Oversized Ledge, naturally, has stackable tops and bottoms and will include one flat face. The recommended uses include interior and exterior fireplace veneer and exterior wall veneer, retaining walls and various landscape features. Order tumbled for a weathered appearance.
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As the name suggest, cobble is irregular in shape and size. The stone is graded to a 3-6 bed depth and the stones average 6-12 in size. 30-35 square feet of coverage, per ton, can be expected. Cobble lends itself to a rustic, old world look and is recommended tumbled to further achieve that appearance. Castle Rock Cobble is an ideal selection for fireplaces, chimneys, wood-burning ovens or as a wall veneer.
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Natural Tiles have irregular geometrical shapes that are graded to a 1-3 bed depth. Face values average, under, 1 square foot, with 70 square feet of coverage, per ton. The pattern is random and beautiful in a wall or floor veneer.
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Random 1-2 is graded to a 1-2 bed depth. Face values average from 1 square foot to 1.5 square feet. This grade has the high coverage per ton, of 90-100 square feet. Mosaic wall veneer, rustic wall cap or window sill or patio stone, set in concrete, are all recommended uses. Also attractive tumbled.
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Random 2-3 is graded to a 2-3 bed depth. Face values average from 1 square foot to 2 square feet, with 50-60 square feet of coverage, per ton. With the thicker bed depth, this grade is recommended for sand-set walkways and patios; also ideal for mosaic wall veneer and rustic wall cap and window sills. This grade is often used, to blend, in garden walls and landscape applications.
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Random 3-5 is graded to a 3-5 bed depth. Face values average from 1.5 square feet to 2.5 square feet, with 30-35 square feet of coverage, per ton. The 3-5 bed depth makes it available to use in sand-set pathways, patio and also driveways. Also, good for mosaic wall veneer and retaining walls, the larger face values make it useful as small garden steps.
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Dry Stack is graded to an 8-14 bed depth, with face values that average 1 square foot to 2 square feet and each stone weighing up to 250 pounds, each. An average coverage of 10-15 square feet, per ton, can be expected. This stone is naturally very ledgy and great for dry stacking a retaining wall, large scale fireplace or large scale wall veneer.
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Up to 10,000 pounds, per stone and graded by weight. The size of this stone necessitates being set by machine. Very nice, stackable tops and bottoms and are great for use in retaining walls or s feature rocks in landscape settings.
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Up to 10,000 pounds, per stone and graded by weight. The size of this stone necessitates being set by machine. The irregular shapes and sizes are best suited for hillside retaining walls and as landscape highlight features.
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Step grade stone can range from 5"-8" rises (or height), with lengths ranging from 3' - 7' and tread depths (width) averaging 2.5' - 3.5'. An average step is 3' - 5'L by 2.5'D by 7" H and weighs between 700 - 1,000 pounds each. Steps will have a relatively smooth top, with some natural clefting.
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Garden steps are graded by height, under 6 high. An average garden step is 3'L by 2'D by 4H and weighs between 200-400 pounds each. The tops of the steps will be relatively smooth, with some natural clefting.
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Available for special order and graded by size, shape and aesthetic value. Hearths mantles and columns are a beautiful way to complete a dry stack fireplace and continue the natural look of stone.
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Natural stone that is cut on the back, with the saw gauge set to a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 bed depth. Try a blend of a few different bed depths, to create more visual movement along a wall; at a fraction of the weight of full thickness stone.
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The prominent ledge style is available in a natural stone thin veneer. Castle Rock natural stone thin veneer, offers the beauty and permanence of real stone, without the need for additional structural support. With the bed depths averaging 1, stone can be used in places never possible before. Natural stone thin veneer gives the opportunity to match accent walls, bar surrounds, kitchen backsplashes or bathroom walls, with the same stone used for your fireplace, entry columns or exterior wainscoting.
Face Values average 4-6 high and 6-8 long; while the range is from 2 high by 4 long, up to 12 high by 18 long. Along with the flats for the main surface, corners are also available to complete the look of full-thickness stone.
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Tumbling the Castle Rock ledge thin veneer, creates a weathered, aged look that evokes a history, in place. The natural stone thin veneer has an average bed depth of 1, which makes it possible to install in places only artificial stone could be used, in the past.
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With very linear lines and roughly parallel tops and bottoms, stacked stone creates a contemporary look, or is a proportionate choice for smaller scale applications. Face values average 7 long X 1 ½ high; they can vary between 3 long X Ύ high to 10 long X 3 high. Corners are available to achieve a beautiful, finished project. This style is also available tumbled.
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A superior alternative to ceramic tile, real natural stone can be used in shower, bathroom accent walls, kitchen backsplashes or any, relatively, small-scale application. The look is very natural and yet, elegant and rich. Cut tile thin veneer has the same cut back, 1 average bed-depth but with four cut sides to create a very clean squares and rectangles, for a tile setting. This look is especially attractive with a seal applied, to bring out the dimension and detail in the stone. Face values average 4-6 high and 6-8 long but can range from 3 long by 2 high, to 12 long by 10 high.
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Elk Mountain
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The sweeping prairies of central Montana, yield a very sought after sandstone
prized for its feel and coloring. Elk Mountain lends itself, from ledge style building stone, to patio stone. Neutral in color, with a preponderance of tan and subtle sage green, Elk Mountain blends beautifully into many styles of architecture. Frequently, this stone is preferred tumbled, which enhances the soft look of the stone. The smooth, rounded edges give it a tactile quality and a sense of history
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With stackable tops and bottoms, the full thickness, natural ledge stone is graded to a 3-5 bed depth. The face values average 3-5 tall and 6-8 wide, however, each pallet contains an assortment of face values, for maximum variety and interest. Elk Mountain ledge is recommended for interior and exterior wall veneer. The ledge grade will yield 30-35 square feet, per ton.
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With the same attributes, dimensions and coverage of the Elk Mountain natural ledge; tumbling the stone, gives a weathered character and softened edges that evokes decades of permanence.
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The squares and recs grade has a bed-depth range of 3-6. Square and rectangular face values average a square foot in size, ranging from 8 square to a 12 by 15 rectangle. The faces of the stone are natural, with split or natural sides, tops and bottoms. Expect 35-40 square feet of coverage, per ton. A tumbled version is available, in this stone and grade and produces an excellent material for use in exterior wall veneer, large scale fireplaces, patios and pathways.
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Naturally smooth tops, large face values and an even, neutral tone make the Elk Mountain Sandstone the ideal choice for patios, pathways and foyer flooring. The surface, or face values, will vary greatly, from 2' square to 3 wide and 6' tall. Shapes are random and varied.
There are two options available, in Elk Mountain Flagstone, Select Stand Up or Flat Stacked. Select Stand Up will have larger face values than the Flat Stacked Flagstone. Select is offered in 1 or 2 thicknesses, with an average of 130 square feet and 75 square feet of coverage, per ton, respectively. Flat Stacked Flagstone contains medium-sized face values, at a more modest pricing and is offered in three thicknesses: Ύ-1 Ό, 1-2 or 2-3. Coverage will range from 55 square feet to 130 square feet, per ton. All of the grades, in the Flat Stacked are available tumbled, for a beautiful, smooth surface and edges.
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Step grade stone can range from 5-8 rises (or height), with lengths ranging from 3'-7' and tread depths (width) averaging 2.5'-3.5'. An average step is 3'-5'L by 2.5'D by 7 H and weighs between 700-1,000 pounds each. Steps will have a relatively smooth top, with some natural clefting.
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Available for special order and graded by size, shape and aesthetic value. Hearths mantles and columns are a beautiful way to complete a dry stack fireplace and continue the natural look of stone.
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The prominent ledge style is available in a natural stone thin veneer. Elk Mountain natural stone thin veneer, offers the beauty and permanence of real stone, without the need for additional structural support. With the bed depths averaging 1, stone can be used in places never possible before. Natural stone thin veneer gives the opportunity to match accent walls, bar surrounds, kitchen backsplashes or bathroom walls, with the same stone used for your fireplace, entry columns or exterior wainscoting.
Face Values average 4-6 high and 6-8 long; while the range is from 2 high by 4 long, up to 12 high by 18 long. Along with the flats for the main surface, corners are also available to complete the look of full-thickness stone.
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Elk Mountain sandstone takes on an even softer, smoother look, when tumbled. The texture and relatively uniform color lends itself to waterfront projects. With an average bed depth of 1, Tumbled Elk Mountain Ledge Thin Veneer is an excellent selection for many applications, interior or exterior.
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Mussel Shell River Blend
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With a variety of tumbled prairie stones, reminiscent of the Mussel Shell River Valley in Montana, this soft toned mix of sandstones has a range of neutral colors. Creamy tans, light browns, pale grey come together to create an earthy blend. Tumbling of the stone creates.
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With stackable tops and bottoms, the full thickness, natural ledge stone is graded to a 3-5 bed depth. The face values average 3-5 tall and 6-8 wide, however, each pallet contains an assortment of face values, for maximum variety and interest. Mussel Shell River Blend ledge is an excellent choice for interior or exterior wall veneer, when a warm, soft look is desired. The ledge grade will yield 30-35 square feet, per ton.
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Mussel Shell River Blend ledge natural stone thin veneer, offers the beauty and permanence of real stone, without the need for additional structural support. With the bed depths averaging 1, stone can be used in places never possible before. Natural stone thin veneer gives the opportunity to match accent walls, bar surrounds, kitchen backsplashes or bathroom walls, with the same stone used for your fireplace, entry columns or exterior wainscoting.
Face Values average 4-6 high and 6-8 long; while the range is from 2 high by 4 long, up to 12 high by 18 long. Along with the flats for the main surface, corners are also available to complete the look of full-thickness stone.
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Last Update: 2008-04-16
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