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Shauna Rempel March 13, 2010

St. Patrick's Day already? Actually, you still have time to dig out your kelly green duds and "Kiss me I'm Irish" button, although the pre-Patty partying has already started in Irish pubs around town. Guinness and other Irish beers will be prevalent, as will "Irished up" beer (suds that have gone green for the day).

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