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                    "Gateway Live has been verified by Microsoft as being compatible with Windows 7.<br/><a href=\"news_03Nov09.html\">click here to read more ></a>",
                    "Console&acute;s OnlineAgent free self-service web portal for real estate agency clients has been updated with a range of new features.<br/> <a href=\"news_16Aug09.html\">click here to read more ></a>",
                    "Gateway Live allows you to process your invoices &ndash; rates, bills, and insurance premiums &ndash; just by scanning the barcode. <br/><a href=\"pm_feature2.html\">click here to read more ></a>"
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