Use automator to copy ical to 2nd calendar

Hi,
I have multiple calendars in iCal, but I would like to copy all appointments to my google calendar.
I am trying to use Automator to do this, but that does not work (without help)
Who can show me hoe to do this?
Thanks,
Ludo

The terminal app rsync does what you want... or give http://www.backupmenow.com/ as try or just search http://www.macupdate.com/find/mac/rsync/date
there are tons of apps that do what you want ;-)

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