Guinness Layoffs, Closings, St. James Gate


	Guinness Layoffs, Closings, St. James Gate

zizzy

5-10-2008 8:29 AM

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zizzy says:

Thank goodness. I can now sleep better at night knowing that St. James Gate remains.

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5-13-2008 10:46 AM

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Good for you, Zizzy, from all in Guinness land!

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