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 Copyright notice for Enlightenment:
 
-Copyright (C) 2000-2011 Carsten Haitzler and various contributors (see AUTHORS)
+Copyright (C) 2000-2012 Carsten Haitzler and various contributors (see AUTHORS)
 
 All rights reserved.