And on this special day, your birthday, I offer myself at the request of Sir Peter Jackson for you to command as you see fit.

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It is wonderful to see all of you on this solemn and special day.

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This is based on the theory that a distinct and special day for NHL hockey would encourage more television viewers to devote their attention to the game.

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The On This Day team is still on the look-out for "witnesses" to our special historical stories - though our editor will allow a little more creativity than usual!

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Another global media giant, the BBC, gave special prominence to World Press Freedom Day this year through an array of radio programmes on the World Service about threats to journalists' lives and the importance of a free press to democracy.

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Superintendent Huff. (Applause.) Principal Sachetta. (Applause.) To the faculty, the parents, the family, friends, the people of Joplin, and most of all the class of 2012. (Applause.) Congratulations on your graduation, and thank you for allowing me the honor of playing a small part in this special day.

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Maj Clive Robins, from the Special investigations Branch, said his thoughts were with Natasha, her mother and father on "this difficult day".

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