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“Birthday Alarm was a very simple site based on being reminded of your friends' birthdays.”

Quote by Michael Birch

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Michael Birch, born on July 7, 1970, is a renowned computer programmer with significant contributions in the field of internet, particularly in social networking and online media. more

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