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09:01, 9 October 2012JBWtalkcontribs protected Keith Jardine (expires 09:01, 9 January 2013 (UTC)) (expires 09:01, 9 January 2013 (UTC)) (Persistent vandalism by one editor using numerouus Ip addresses and at least one account, on numerous articles.) (hist)