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What Family Guy and Ted creator Seth MacFarlane did as the host of this year's Oscar show was to audition, almost faultlessly, for the part of being an appalling one. You can at least say he was upfront about this. Within minutes of his first routine — the one that needlessly insulted Jean Dujardin for his low profile since winning last year, and threw in a dismally unfunny remark about the torture in Django Unchained resembling what Rihanna and Chris Brown would call "date night" — he was laboriously trying to bypass criticism.
William Shatner, doing Captain Kirk, called in with a message from the future to help MacFarlane fix the broadcast as it went along: a bold but self-defeating gambit. He was shown a headline – "Worst Oscar host ever" – from tomorrow's news. More feeble jokes. Two inexplicable dance routines. Somehow these got the headline modified to "Pretty Bad Oscar Host". Eventually he reached "Mediocre". Nothing happening on stage remotely justified the upgrade.
The problem is, MacFarlane's mere awareness of his obvious horribleness as a presenter was no inoculation against it. He'd deliver would-be risqué cracks, most of them just lamely nasty, and serve up a coy grin afterwards to take the edge off. Many in the audience seemed abjectly uncomfortable. I said "almost faultlessly", as a few more good-natured cracks did work, like the one preparing nine-year-old Best Actress nominee Quvenzhané Wallis for her loss to "that old lady" (not Emmanuelle Riva, who turned 86 on the night, but 22-year-old Jennifer Lawrence). Otherwise, MacFarlane's impression of a smirking school bully goes straight into the hall of Oscar shame, along with that wacko, dead-eyed bit of performance art from James Franco two years ago.
Beyond the emcee, it was a funny old show – not a shambles, but baggy in all the wrong places. Their homage to Bond was enjoyable, but why scatter it about so much? Doffing the hat to song-and-dance (a gimmick the producers pretend is original every year) meant long, shouty numbers from Chicago and Dreamgirls alongside the nominated Les Misérables.
Meanwhile, the orchestra couldn't wait to boot grateful winners off the stage, like the poor visual effects chaps from Life of Pi, who were blared off by fanfares from The Magnificent Seven and circling sharks from Jaws. If they were looking to save some time, MacFarlane's asides on the Jewish, or the Spanish, or the profound contemptibility of women, were crying out to have him hoicked into the wings, perhaps by an almighty, ego-shrivelling bass blast from Hans Zimmer's Inception score.
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On Tue, 26 Nov 1996, Misha Wolf wrote: > Indeed, ISO 8859-1 is a *strict* subset of Unicode, hence there are *no* > differences between the two. > > Microsoft's Windows Code Page 1252 (often called Windows Latin 1) has > characters in the range 80-9F (decimal 128-159), unlike either the ISO > 8859-X family of standards or Unicode. > > The NBSP is at A0 (decimal 160) and so presents no problems. WCP 1252 > has a bullet at 95 (decimal 149), not (as far as I can see) at decimal > 143. The numeric character reference • is illegal. > > Chris Wendt, from Microsoft, agreed at Seville that the use of illegal > numeric character references was unfortunate and asked for suggestions. > The consensus was that entity names should be used instead. As entity > names do not (appear to) exist for most of Microsoft's extra chars, it > was suggested that some enterprising person write them up in an RFC. > I believe there was at least one volunteer: Chris Lilley of W3C. On Thu, 28 Nov 1996, Martin Duerst wrote: > I was there, but don't remember this part of the discussion. > Defining entity names for things such as "..." may not be that > bad an idea. > However, one has to be aware of a few related facts before > actually doing this: > > - Using 8-bit data directly and correctly labeling the page as > being in Windows Code Page 1252 encoding is an existing > solution (as far as browsers support CP 1252, and as > far as starting to use all kinds of proprietary encodings > is not really ideal). > - Using the correct numeric character reference is also a > solution. As this uses decimal values beyond 255, > and I have not yet heard of any pages using such values > for something else than Unicode, it should not cause > compatibility problems. It works on all browsers > that support this part of the i18n spec. > - When we developed the i18n draft, we were repeatedly asked > from various parties to include more entities. This > included all kinds of areas. We decided to complete > Latin-1, but not to go beyond it to not delay our work > further. I guess if anybody starts to work on additional > character entities, (s)he won't be able to stop with > the few characters that are in CP 1252. The list may > quickly become so long as to not be feasible as a > single list, also. > > Regards, Martin. I take back my advocacy of the use of entity names to represent characters in the illegal range 80-9F. As Martin implies, this approach would be difficult to deploy and would require growing tables of entity names in both browsers and authoring tools. I agree with his view that the best, simplest and cheapest way to solve this is to: 1. Implement support for Unicode-based numeric character references in browsers and authoring tools. 2. Start using the correct Unicode numeric character references to represent all characters which would otherwise be illegal. Note that point 1. does not require that the application fully supports Unicode. For instance, an application could recognise the correct Unicode numeric character references for characters that appear in the various Windows Code Pages in the 80-9F area, without actually processing them as Unicode characters. Take the example of the, so called, smart quotes. In Windows Code Page 1252 (Windows Latin 1), the LEFT DOUBLE QUOTATION MARK appears at position 93 (147 decimal). As the numeric character reference """ would be illegal, an authoring tool should use the Unicode character U+201C, represented, in decimal, as """. A browser would recognise """ as representing the LEFT DOUBLE QUOTATION MARK and could convert it, for display purposes, to any encoding it liked, eg to character 93 in Windows Code Page 1252. Regards to the turkeys, MishaReceived on Friday, 29 November 1996 16:01:41 UTC
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Michelangelo Merisi (Caravaggio)Biography
The Steven King of the Baroque era is, without doubt, Michelangelo de Merisi, better known as Caravaggio. His work is nothing if not powerful. Blood spurts--cold blood. Eyes bug out. Muscles strain. Flesh glows. In Judith and Holofernes, painted around 1598, the murderess is seen gripping a hairy beast of a man, decapitating him with a bloody double-edged sword. And lest you think Caravaggio is an anomaly, Artemisa Gentileschi painted the same scene in an even more brutal depiction, and Gentileschi was a woman!
Caravaggio, however, went beyond just painting violence. Between 1600 and 1606 he was arrested for attacking a man with a sword, disrespect toward a police officer, carrying a weapon without a permit, breaking windows, assaulting a waiter, wounding a man in an argument over a prostitute, and finally, he had to flee Rome after killing a man in an argument over a tennis match. A short time later, having taken refuge in Messina, he was forced to flee once more after attacking a teacher who accused him of molesting school children. Sounds like the plot for a movie of the week!
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A liquor that 'breathes' tranquility and class and not to mention 'history', Hennessey is a liquor that speaks volumes and has done so throughout centuries. Since 1765 Hennesey has been revolutionizing and perfecting its craft-and that is to create liquor that carries effortless charm.
Hailing from the beautiful country of Brazil came two brothers Otavio and Gustavo Pandolfo, 'Os Gemeos' to discuss their style of street art and inspiration.. "We live in our dream world twenty-four hours a day and through our creations we put outside what we have found inside" said the brothers. Recently industry insiders gathered to celebrate the achievements of the brand as well as the craftsmanship behind the new bottle
Top LA editors were invited to attend a luncheon and Q&A at Ray's and Stark Bar at the LACMA in Los Angeles. Marketing Director, Maria O'Connor who toasted to the artists. Pivotal PR President RJ Rousso kicked off the Q&A and guests excitedly asked Os Gemeos questions about their art, career, and their collaboration with Hennessy in creating the artwork for the limited edition bottle.
Living upon the mantra 'never stop, never settle', this duo takes extreme passion, intellect, and energy to create the next creation. "Everything at Hennessy," they explained, "is about passion and the passage of time." Attendees were able to take to take in the lovely Southern California weather alongside the backdrop of the Los Angeles Contemporary Art Museum. Guests were also able to enjoy a decadent 3 course meal which was paired with various Hennessey cocktails.
After the Q&A concluded, attendees were treated to a decadent three course meal, each paired with delicious specialty mixed drinks: Brazilian Spice, Hennessy Ginger, and Hennessy Berry.
Hennessy Blueberry Mojito
Hennessy V.S
Club Soda
Mint Leaves
Simple Syrup
Mint Sprig to Garnish
Hennessy Brazilian Spice
1.5 oz Hennessy V.S
.5 Fresh Lime juice
.5 Fresh Simple Syrup
Splash of soda
Optional: 4 dashes of Angostura bitters
Garnish: Lime wheel
Method: shake all ingredients but the soda and strain into a rocks glass
with ice add a splash of soda and garnish with lime wheel.
Hennessy Berry
1.5 parts Hennessy V.S
3.5 parts of Cranberry juice
1 part Lime juice
Method: Pour Hennessy V.S into a highball glass. Add
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Garnish with lime wedge.
Hennessy Ginger
1.5 parts Hennessy V.S
3.5 parts Ginger Ale
1 part Lime juice
Method: Pour Hennessy V.S into highball glass.
Add cubed ice (fill the glass), top with ginger ale.
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My name is Jillian. I am 14 years old, and a freshman in high school.
I may not be old enough to drive, to vote, or to drink, but I am old enough to have an opinion. I have opinions on lots of things, and abortion is one of them. My stand on abortion is that it is wrong, and should be made illegal.
Abortion, to put it simply, is the murder of a fetus, an innocent baby who has not yet been given the chance to live. Some people say that a fetus is not a baby. A fetus has tiny hands, little feet, organs, and even a brain.
So, if a fetus isn't a baby, then what is it? There is no other answer, because a fetus is a human baby, and abortion ends the life of this tiny baby.
Other people say that a fetus isn't alive in the womb, but only alive when it is born. However, a fetus is alive in the womb. It has a heartbeat, and can even be felt when it kicks. Who are these people to say when a fetus becomes alive? What about the five seconds before the fetus is born? Is it alive then? What is a fetus if it is not alive?
Not only is abortion murder to the baby, it is dangerous to the mother.
Abortion can cause breast cancer in a woman's future and can cause a woman to be unable to have any children ever again. Who wants to undergo these risks to end a life?
When I hear about stories of parents abusing their children, it makes me want to cry. Sometimes, the children even die. For doing this, the parents are sent to jail. If someone is murdered, the murderer goes to jail. So how is it that when a baby's life is taken, nobody is jailed? How is there no punishment for this crime?
To protest abortion, my youth group went to Washington, D.C., along with thousands of other people, for the March for Life. This was my fourth year going. We marched around D.C., and in freezing temperatures.
This year, my youth group is being given sweatshirts with "YOLO" written across them. "YOLO," You Only Live Once, is a very popular saying among teenagers, and I hear it all the time. This saying couldn't be more true.
You do only live once, so why take it away from innocent babies who can't defend themselves? Everyone should be given the chance to live, because we only life once.


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The HDJ-500T-K multi-functional entry level DJ headphones can be used for DJing, leisure music listening and now hands-free calling. The HDJ-500T-K includes two interchangeable cords: a coiled cord for DJ purposes and a straight cord with an integrated microphone that enables users to answer incoming calls when connected to a cellphone.
The HDJ-500T-K headphone includes two interchangeable cords: a coiled cord and a 1.2 meter straight cord with a microphone and phone answer button. The traditional 1.2 meter coiled cord (extends to 3m) is ideal for regular DJ performances, while the 1 meter straight cord is perfect for leisure listening when connected to a cellphone music device, and can also answer incoming calls with a simple touch of a button.
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Could tonight be Carmelo AnthonyŌĆÖs last game in Denver?
ItŌĆÖs possible. The Nets and the Nuggets are hammering down on a deal, though Carmelo Anthony has not officially said he would agree to a trade to New Jersey (Melo spoke at length on Saturday morning — quotes coming below). The plan is for the Nuggets to cook up the deal and then present it to Melo and his people, who would need to be persuaded by the Nets ownership contingency that it would be worth his while. All this could happen within the week.
Numerous NBA people I was in contact with today said they felt that this trade could happen very soon. The Nuggets host Cleveland tonight, then travel to San Antonio for a game Sunday and donŌĆÖt play again until Wednesday in Denver against Oklahoma City.
Signing the contract extension in an extend-and-trade is imperative ŌĆō it gets Melo the money he wants and it will thus get Denver the most assets possible from the trade partner, which knows it would have Melo locked into a contract for years.
Asked Saturday what it would take for him to sign the extension, with any team, Melo said: ŌĆ£I got to feel like I have a chance of reaching my ultimate goal of a championship. Going to a bigger market is cool, but if I feel like I have a chance of winning a championship here in Denver in the next five years, then IŌĆÖd sign the extension.ŌĆØ
ItŌĆÖs quite possible that Chauncey Billups would be involved in the trade to New Jersey, which would give Denver rookie Derrick Favors, sharpshooter Anthony Morrow, point guard Devin Harris, a couple of first-rounders and some throw-in players.
ŌĆ£Having Chauncey would help my chances (in winning a championship),ŌĆØ Melo said. ŌĆ£ŌĆ" Me and Chauncey, we talk about bringing a championship (to Denver). I donŌĆÖt just go out there to just play basketball, just to do it. Winning is on my mind. I want to see that parade go down Colfax and Speer. That was my dream. If I feel like I canŌĆÖt do that here, then I donŌĆÖt think this is the right thing to do.ŌĆØ
The key word that popped out of that quote? ŌĆ£Was.ŌĆØ As in ŌĆō ŌĆ£that was my dream ŌĆ"ŌĆØ not that IS my dream.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs just uncertainty in the future of the (Nuggets) organization,ŌĆØ said Anthony, who is currently second in the Western Conference All-Star voting for forwards. ŌĆ£A lot of things come in to play ŌĆō contracts and not knowing whatŌĆÖs going to happen in the future. IŌĆÖm going into my ninth season. I donŌĆÖt have time to waste. I want to see the light at the end of the tunnel in my future, and that light is a championship.ŌĆØ
Melo seemed a little miffed about an ESPN feature that ran Friday. He told the network that his ŌĆ£ultimate dreamŌĆØ would be to play in New York (all along, the Knicks have been his desired destination, though the Nets are moving to Brooklyn in 2012).
ŌĆ£After the whole interview I did, 20 minutes, the only thing that gets out — I said that itŌĆÖs anybodyŌĆÖs ultimate dream to go back home and play,ŌĆØ explained Anthony, who lived in New York until he was nine, then moving to Baltimore. ŌĆ£If anybody told you they didnŌĆÖt want to do that, theyŌĆÖd be lying to you. ThatŌĆÖs somebodyŌĆÖs ultimate dream. Chauncey, his ultimate dream was to come back here and play in Denver.ŌĆØ
He said that the occasional boos at Pepsi Center ŌĆ£come from conversations in barbershops or somewhere ŌĆō they see that on ESPN, my ultimate dream is to go to New York, and they say, ŌĆśOh, Melo wants to leave, Melo doesnŌĆÖt like Denver, Melo hates usŌĆÖ ŌĆō and thatŌĆÖs never the fact.
ŌĆ£WeŌĆÖve had multiple division titles, went to the Western conference Finals, never missed a playoffs ŌĆō thereŌĆÖs been a lot of success. People live in the now, though. ŌĆ"
ŌĆ£My ultimate goal at the end of the day is to win a championship ŌĆō whether I feel I can do that here or go somewhere else. At the end of the day, you have to make that decision of whatŌĆÖs best for you and your career. Right now, whatever decision I make will be whatŌĆÖs best for me. ŌĆ" Still, I have a chance to win a championship and make less money, I donŌĆÖt have a problem with that.ŌĆØ
As for tonight being his final game in Denver, Anthony said, ŌĆ£IŌĆÖm going to try to (put on a show) anyway. I donŌĆÖt put that pressure on my mind.ŌĆØ
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Porto Heli | Peloponnese
A hidden gem nestled in the Peloponnesian coast, and relatively unknown to tourists, Porto Heli has become an exclusive enclave for the world's elite. Loved for its natural beauty, excellent array of entertainment options and, last but not least, for the privacy this little-known destination offers to those who are longing for some time away from the spotlight.
The opening of a Nikki Beach resort in the area brought attention to a fact that savvy Athenian weekenders had long known: Porto Heli carries the sophisticated elegance of neighbouring Hydra and Spetses, plus something that those islands don't have: verdant scenery and a stunning coastline punctuated by excellent beaches.
Add to that its privileged location (it is only a couple of hours drive from Athens), its convenient connections to the Saronic islands, and its close proximity to a number of charming villages and sites of archaeological interest, and you will begin to understand why Porto Heli features a growing number of undeniably luxurious villas.
The harborThe bay of Porto Heli is naturally surrounded by lush hillsides that roll all the way down to the beautiful coastline. Its waterfront is lined with bars, restaurants and neoclassical houses that offer sublime views across the bay.
The Acropolis of HalieisPorto Heli's ancient name was Halieis and the earliest settlements in the area date back to the 8th to 7th century BC. In the classical period, the walls of the city also enclosed a small harbor. A sanctuary of Apollo was discovered underwater.
MycenaeAbout an hour away from Porto Heli lies Mycenae, the kingdom of mythical king Agamemnon that was first celebrated in the poems of Homer. Mycenae was one of ancient Greece's most important and richest kingdoms and named one of ancient times' greatest civilizations.
The Ancient Theatre of EpidaurusThe ancient theatre is located 45 minutes away from Porto Heli, at the town of Epidaurus, within the archaeological site of the Sanctuary of Asklepios. The theatre still hosts performances during summertime, under the celebrated Festival of Epidaurus.
Porto Heli boasts a beautiful harbor and a promenade perfect for lazy strolls under starry night skies. The area's coast, beaches and calm waters make it ideal for swimming or watersports -you will find everything here, from waterskiing and sailing to snorkeling and diving.
Just a short drive away from Porto Heli, you will find Ermioni, offering a wide choice of seafood tavernas and a lively nightlife. The seaside village of Kilada sports two well-known shipyards and a charming harbor dotted with a variety of fishing-boats. Here, you will also find Lepitsa, one of the area's most beautiful beaches.
Spetses and Hydra are a must-do for anyone staying in Porto Heli. Water-taxis, catamarans and rental boats will take you to the neighbouring islands with their picturesque ports, restored neoclassical mansions, and excellent array of restaurants and bars.
If you and interested in culture and the arts, check the schedule of the Festival of Epidaurus -such a unique experience to watch a performance at the same place where people gathered to watch athletics and celebrated the arts many thousands of years ago.
You can reach Porto Heli either by car or by boat. It is a 2 hour drive to reach Porto Heli from Athens by car, and a 2 hour ride to get there by from Piraeus port in Athens, by hydrofoil.
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Weapons are products just as much as a mobile phone or condom. They have marketing teams who make advertisements who make people buy weapons. How To Be A Retronaut put up a collection of scanned print ads. Don Draper meets Doomsday.
The art of the ads is wonderfully vintage—spanning 1947 to 1974—and illustrates a strange crossroads of tech, politics, killing, money, marketing, and a million other things that comprise the American military machine. I have this tingling in my head now... after looking at these I think I'll go out and buy a new ICBM. [Retronaut via BoingBoing]


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SANTA CLARA, Calif. - With one second remaining and the score tied 64-64, senior guard Chandice Cronk was sent to the free throw line after San Diego committed a technical foul to give Santa Clara their third straight West Coast Conference win with a 66-64 victory at the Leavey Center. The technical, which was issued to the team, was called after the Toreros' Amanda Rego called for a timeout when none were remaining. With the win, the Broncos improved to 14-4 on the season and 3-1 in WCC play, while the Toreros are even at 9-9 overall and dropped to 0-4 in league action.
"Every win is so important and we had built a good momentum at the end of the game," said head coach Michelle Bento-Jackson. "We didn't play as well as we would have liked, but we pulled off the victory and we need to play well on Saturday against San Francisco."
Cronk led all players with 26 points, while Tracey Walker added 20 points and Jen Gottschalk registered her seventh double-double of the season with 10 points and a game-high and career-best 15 rebounds. The win was the Broncos first against the Toreros at the Leavey Center since the 2003-04 season.
The Broncos were off to a slow start in the first half and were unable to create a substantial lead. Santa Clara tied the score on three occasions, but it wasn't until a three-pointed from Cronk, 34-32, that SCU was able to gain control of the scoreboard. The Broncos then pushed their way to a 45-36 lead at halftime on successful efforts from Gottschalk, Walker and Cronk.
Coming back from the break, SCU saw its lead crumble as USD came within one point, 49-48, on a layup from Amada Rego. The Toreros then tied the game at 55 points with 5:59 left. The two teams then battled through four more ties. With 1:36 left, a layup from Gottschalk put the Broncos up by two points, 64-62, but the Toreros answered with a jumper from Rego with just eight seconds left to tie the score, 64-64. After both teams exhausted their remaining timeouts, the Toreros were cornered in the Broncos half of the court. From the court Rego called for a time out. With no timeouts remaining for the Toreros, a technical foul sent Cronk to the charity stripe, who successfully made both shots and gave Santa Clara the win.
For San Diego, Amber Sprague registered 18 points and Rego added 16 points and a team-best 13 rebounds. Morgan Henderson also tallied double-figures for the Toreros with 10 points.
The Broncos return to action on Saturday, Jan. 26 against the Dons of San Francisco. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Leavey Center.


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Hunter Hayes, Wynonna Judd + More to Judge Music Competition for Unsigned Hopefuls
There are plenty of talented artists out there whose music you've never heard. After all, where would your favorite artists be without their record labels? To help undiscovered singers find their way, Hunter Hayes, Wynonna Judd, Craig Morgan and Dustin Lynch have agreed to judge the official Unsigned Only music competition.
The contest was created to seek out talented singers and bands who haven't yet signed on with a record label. Hopefuls will also be judged by music editors from Paste, Rolling Stone, and Spin magazines, as well as artists like Iggy Pop, Cyndi Lauper, Carly Simon and a few others.
In addition to scoring a $10,000 prize, the winner of Unsigned Only will have the opportunity to get extensive one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of record company executives.
Although a number of country stars will be on hand to judge the competition, Unsigned Only is open to artists from all genres. Contestants can enter the competition until March 14, 2013. For more information about the contest and submission guidelines, click here.


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Jeff and I celebrated our 40th wedding Anniversary on April 7th. Took the family to Maggiano's for dinner.(All 15 of us) Had a wonderful time. Jeff and I bought each other new bikes. Now if spring would finally arrive, we could ride.
Working on a few crafts. A hoop with cut out material flowers and a couple birds. Rearranged my Amish pie pantry.
Started my garden seeds 10 days ago. They are really doing well. I planted artichokes, tomatoes, broccoli, parsley, arugula, kale, and Brussels sprouts.


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Business Advisory Council
September 26, 2008
(Approved at BAC Meeting)
(1) Mission: The mission of the School of Management's Business Advisory Council is to provide support, guidance and leadership to the Dean on issues pertaining to the school's academic excellence.
(2) Functions: Members will have at least some of the following responsibilities:
- Attend two meetings a year.
- Develop a shared vision and contribute to the Strategic Plan for the school.
- To communicate perspectives on the needs of the business community for the skills and education required of SOM graduates.
- Support the School's reaffirmation efforts for the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Serve as guest speakers in classes or help in obtaining guest speakers.
- Interact with appropriate campus constituencies regarding career development, internships and active learning opportunities.
- Assist in Assurance of Learning.
- To support SOM events including, but not limited to, Business Week and Business Leader of the Year and SOM student organizations.
- Publicizing the accomplishments and capabilities of the college to the broader business community.
- Assist SOM in fund-raising efforts.
(3) Membership: Membership of the board will consist of the Dean, Associate Dean, the chair of the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) (ex officio) and approximately 15 members outside of the School. Initial appointments are made by the Dean with roughly one-third of the members with one, two and three year terms. Continued appointments (both renewable and new) will be made by the Dean and the Board and will be for three years. A staff member will be appointed by the Dean to take the minutes.
(4) Officers: The officers will consist of a Chair and Vice-Chair. Terms run from July 1 to June 30. The initial appointing of the Chair will be done by the Dean. All other Chair terms and all other officers are elected by the BAC. The BAC may elect other officers as it may be deemed necessary for the transaction and business of the organization. The terms are for two years and no individual may serve the same position for more than two consecutive terms.
- The Chair will set the agenda for the BAC meetings with input from the Dean.
- The Chair will run the BAC meetings.
- The Chair will confer regularly with the Dean regarding strategic and tactical issues and may contact members for their advice outside of meetings.
- The Vice Chair works with the Chair and runs the BAC meetings in the absence of the Chair.
(5) Meetings: There will be two meetings a year. The first will be in September to coincide with Fall UAF alumni meetings. The second will be in March to coincide with the SOM Associated Students of Business (ASB) Business Leader of the Year function.
(6) Committees: There are no standing committees at this time. The Chair may appoint ad hoc committees as appropriate.
(7) Decision making: Official positions or recommendations of the BAC will be a simple majority vote by a raise of hands, roll call, electronic or voice vote as needed.
(8) Quorum: A majority of members in attendance in person or on the phone are needed to represent a quorum.


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November 21: International Couch Potato Day
- 1783 - Oprah and Shoobily Boobily ze French Guy had the first untethered hot balls flight.
- 1847 - The Great Irish Potato Famine reduces the number of Couch Potatoes in Scotland and Ireland by 25%. Tragically, this results in a global Deep-fried Mars Bar recession.
- 1877 - Thomas Edison announced his invention of the pornograph.
- 1963 - Lee Harvey Oswald gets laid for the last time.
- 1963 - J.F.K. proclaims invincibility.
- 1969 - The first AARPNET link was established.
- 1987 - Oscar Wilde becomes the first person ever to be eaten by a grue and live. Annoyed, the grue eats him again.
- 1996 - Couch Potato Day is established to encourage nations to collectively sit on their asses watching pointless programs at the same time. Scheduled Programs for this day included 100 Ways to Watch Paint Dry, and 20 Things You Didnt Know About Carpet.
- 2002 - NATE-Oes invited Bulimia, A stoner, Laffy Taffy, Lithium-Ion, Ramen-Mania, Slavekia and Slavekneea to become members.
- 2003 - Megatron destroys the earth, only to be remade by Ultra Jesus.
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- 3503 - God purchases Earth expansion pack, "Earth, 21st Century Terror" we all love him for that don't we?


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The Global Religious Landscape
A country-by-country analysis of data from more than 2,500 censuses, surveys and population registers finds that 84% of adults and children around the globe are religiously affiliated. The study also finds that the median age of two major groups – Muslims (23 years) and Hindus (26) – is younger than the world's overall population (28), while Jews have the highest median age (36).
Election 2012 Post Mortem: White Evangelicals and Support for Romney
Leading up to the election, there was speculation about how strongly white evangelical Protestants would support a Mormon candidate. According to a new Pew Research Center analysis of exit poll data, white evangelicals voted for Mitt Romney with as much enthusiasm as his other supporters did.
How the Faithful Voted: 2012 Preliminary Analysis
Obama's margin of victory in the 2012 popular vote was smaller than in 2008. But the religious contours of the electorate were similar to recent elections – traditionally Republican groups such as white evangelicals and weekly churchgoers strongly backed Romney, while traditionally Democratic groups such as black Protestants, Hispanic Catholics, Jews and the religiously unaffiliated backed Obama by large margins.
Latinos, Religion and Campaign 2012
A recent survey finds Latino Catholic voters strongly favor Obama, while Latino evangelical Protestants are more closely divided in their support for Obama and Romney. The survey also finds rising support for same-sex marriage among Latinos.
The Catholic "Swing" Vote
Catholics are often identified as a major "swing" voting group in American politics. A new analysis shows that the only group of Catholics that has been divided in recent elections is white Catholics who identify as political moderates.
"Nones" on the Rise
The number of Americans who do not identify with any religion continues to grow at a rapid pace. One-fifth of the U.S. public – and a third of adults under 30 – are religiously unaffiliated today, the highest percentages ever in Pew Research Center polling.
The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity
The world's Muslims are united in their belief in God and the Prophet Muhammad and are bound together by such religious practices as fasting during Ramadan and almsgiving to assist the needy. But they have widely differing views about other aspects of their faith, including how important religion is to their lives, who counts as a Muslim and what practices are acceptable in Islam.
Asian Americans: A Mosaic of Faiths
When it comes to religion, the Asian-American community is a study in contrasts, encompassing groups that run the gamut from highly religious to highly secular. A new survey report examines the Asian-American population from the angle of religious affiliation, highlighting the beliefs, practices and views of Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, the religiously unaffiliated and other faiths.
Religion and the 2012 Republican Primaries: Maryland and Wisconsin
In the Maryland and Wisconsin primaries, Romney and Santorum ran neck and neck among white born-again/evangelical voters, while Romney was the clear favorite of non-evangelical voters. Romney was also victorious among Wisconsin voters who attend religious services only occasionally and those who attach little importance to having a candidate who shares their religious beliefs.
Religion and the 2012 Louisiana Republican Primary
Rick Santorum got his first clear victory among Catholics in Saturday's Louisiana primary in addition to winning among white evangelical Christians, people who attend worship services weekly and voters who say it is at least somewhat important to have a candidate who shares their religious beliefs.


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To Prevent Leg Clots on Long Flights, Don't Just Sit There
By Candy Sagon , June 02, 2014 06:00 AM
Planning a vacation this summer? If it means you'll be sitting for long hours in a plane or car, you could be increasing your risk of developing dangerous leg clots.
Often called economy class syndrome, especially now that airlines are cutting down on legroom and squeezing in more seats, the actual medical term is deep vein thrombosis (DVT), for clots that form in deep veins, usually in the leg, due to immobility and poor blood circulation. Swelling, redness, warmth and pain are typical symptoms, although clots also can be symptomless.
The real trouble comes if a leg clot moves and travels to a vital organ, like the heart, brain or lungs. A clot that lands in the lungs, called a pulmonary embolism, can be life threatening. Pulmonary embolisms are the third leading cause of death in the U.S.; the type associated with DVT sends about half a million people to the hospital annually. One in 10 of those will die suddenly without diagnosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Risk factors for leg clots include being over 40, being obese and having undergone recent surgery. Even without these risk factors, however, long-distance plane travel can increase your risk significantly, medical experts say.
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Awareness of DVT has grown since the well-publicized 2003 death of NBC Today show anchor David Bloom. Bloom, who was covering the war in Iraq, died suddenly when a blood clot in his leg - probably formed during his long days spent riding in cramped armored vehicles - traveled to an artery in his lungs. Other celebrities who have talked about their problems with DVT include race car driver Brian Vickers and tennis player Serena Williams, as well as talk show host Regis Philbin.
You can help prevent these dangerous clots by doing simple exercises and taking some precautions during a flight. Here are six things you need to know, from Omid Jazaeri, director of vascular surgery at the University of Colorado Hospital.
Your risk is highest on flights lasting more than eight hours. Even flights that are four to six hours present a risk. And don't relax just because you've landed. "While most [clot] episodes occur within the first two weeks, with a median of four days, the risk is prolonged for up to four weeks after landing," Jazaeri warns. Check your legs carefully for swelling, tenderness, skin that feels unusually warm, or redness. Symptoms of a lung clot include shortness of breath or chest pain; get help immediately.
Plane flights are riskier than long car or bus rides. It's not just sitting for a long time that's the problem, says Jazaeri - it's those crowded seats, the low oxygen and dryness of the cabin air, and the tendency to become dehydrated, which causes the blood to become thick and sluggish. "Scientists have investigated this issue" by comparing a rise in pre-clotting levels in people who watched movies for eight hours versus those who flew on a plane, he says. They found a 223 percent rise in the levels in air travelers, compared with a 46 percent rise in the movie watchers.
Doing simple exercises keeps blood circulating. Obviously, getting up and walking is a good idea, but it can be difficult. Leg flexing exercises you can do in your seat are equally important because they get blood circulating in the veins of the calf muscles, Jazaeri explains. Extend your legs, if possible, and flex your ankles, pulling up and spreading your toes, then pushing down and curling them. Rotate your ankles, making circles in the air. If you can't extend your legs, place your feet flat on the floor; push down on your toes and lift heels five times. Then keep heels flat and lift toes five times. Do this every 30 minutes. Exercise your thigh muscles by sliding feet forward a few inches, then sliding them back; repeat.
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Avoid caffeinated beverages and alcohol. Drink water or other non-caffeinated, nonalcoholic beverages to stay hydrated and keep blood from thickening. Sports drinks with electrolytes can be helpful, assuming you can find a place in the airport that sells them so you can bring them aboard.
Wear graduated compression stockings. Most experts agree that these can be helpful; just don't confuse them with regular support hose, which can be harmful during a flight, Jazaeri says. The graduated hose are tightest at the ankles, growing less constrictive around the knees and thighs. This prevents blood from pooling in the lower legs and feet, and forces it toward the heart instead. Support hosiery is too constrictive.
Ask your doctor about a blood thinner injection. For those at high risk for a clot and not on blood thinners, your doctor might suggest a single injection of blood thinner before you travel, Jazaeri says. In most cases, though, doing leg exercises, staying hydrated and wearing graduated compression hose are the most effective preventive measures.
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FRANKLIN, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men's golf team played within three strokes on Saturday of its first round total, but the Golden Eagle saw their standing slip from 10th to 12th place following two rounds of the Mason Rudolph Men's Championship, being hosted by Vanderbilt at The Legends Golf Course.
The host Commodores made up seven shots on first-day leader Oklahoma, and jumped ahead of the Sooners into first place with a 36-hole total 564 after scoring a 278 Saturday. Oklahoma followed its 280 on Friday with a 285 Saturday and is in second place, one shot back with a 565.
Junior Greg Kitts fired another two-over 73 Saturday and climbed into the team lead along with freshman Mitch Thomas, the pair tied for 25th on the individual leaderboard at four-over 146. Kitts had two birdies, four bogeys and 12 pars on Saturday. Thomas, meanwhile, followed his one-under Friday with a five-over 75 Saturday, recording one birdie, four bogeys, one double-bogey and 12 pars.
Senior Lee Maxwell is tied for 61st place at 151, freshman Adam Cunningham is 65th at 152, and freshman Lee Whitehead is tied for 69th at 153. Cunningham went from 10-over-par 81 on Friday to shooting even-par 71 on Saturday, the team's best score of the day.
Following Vanderbilt and Oklahoma in the standings, Georgia State and Mississippi State are tied for third at 575, with College of Charleston in fifth at 578.
The third and final round is scheduled for Sunday morning.
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The Coptic Orthodox Church is the portion of the Church of Alexandria which broke from the Byzantine churches in the wake of the Fourth Ecumenical Council in Chalcedon in 451. Sharing a common heritage before with the Chalcedonian Church of Alexandria, it traces its origins to the Apostle Mark. The church is one of the Oriental Orthodox churches. Its leader is the Coptic Pope of Alexandria, currently Pope Shenouda III.
The Coptic Church regards itself as having never believed in monophysitism the way it was portrayed in the Council of Chalcedon, but rather as having always believed in miaphysitism (a doctrine that Oriental Orthodox Churches regard as correct and orthodox). In that council, monophysitism meant believing in one nature of Jesus Christ. Copts believe that the Lord is perfect in his divinity, and he is perfect in his humanity, but his divinity and His humanity were united in one nature called "the nature of the incarnate Word," which was articulated by St. Cyril of Alexandria. Copts thus believe in two natures "human" and "divine" that are united in one "without mingling, without confusion, and without alteration" (from the declaration of faith at the end of the Coptic divine liturgy). These two natures "did not separate for a moment or the twinkling of an eye" (also from the declaration of faith at the end of the Coptic divine liturgy).
Egypt is often identified as the place of refuge that the Holy Family sought in its flight from Judea: "When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, and was there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt I called My Son" (Matthew 2:12-23). The Egyptian Church, which is now more than nineteen centuries old, was the subject of many prophecies in the Old Testament. Isaiah the prophet, in Chapter 19, Verse 19 says "In that day there will be an altar to the LORD in the midst of the land of Egypt, and a pillar to the LORD at its border."
The first Christians in Egypt were mainly Alexandrian Jews such as Theophilus, whom the Apostle Luke addresses in the introductory chapter of his gospel. When the church was founded by Mark during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero, a great multitude of native Egyptians (as opposed to Greeks or Jews) embraced the Christian faith. Christianity spread throughout Egypt within half a century of Mark's arrival in Alexandria as is clear from the New Testament writings found in Bahnasa, in Middle Egypt, which date around the year 200 AD, and a fragment of the Gospel of John, written in Coptic, which was found in Upper Egypt and can be dated to the first half of the second century. In the second century Christianity began to spread to the rural areas, and scriptures were translated into the local language, namely Coptic.
The Catechetical School of Alexandria
The Catechetical School of Alexandria is the oldest catechetical school in the world. Founded around 190 by the scholar Pantanaeus, the school of Alexandria became an important institution of religious learning, where students were taught by scholars such as Athenagoras, Clement, Didymus, and the great Origen, who was considered the father of theology and who was also active in the field of commentary and comparative Biblical studies. Origen wrote over 6,000 commentaries of the Bible in addition to his famous Hexapla. Many scholars such as St. Jerome visited the school of Alexandria to exchange ideas and to communicate directly with its scholars. The scope of this school was not limited to theological subjects; science, mathematics and humanities were also taught there. The question and answer method of commentary began there, and 15 centuries before Braille, wood-carving techniques were in use there by blind scholars to read and write.
The Theological college of the catechetical school of Alexandria was re-established in 1893. The new school currently has campuses in Alexandria, Cairo, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, where Coptic priests-to-be and other qualified men and women are taught among other subjects Christian theology, history, Coptic language and art—including chanting, music, iconography, and tapestry.
Monasticism and missionary work
In the third century, during the persecution of Decius, some Christians fled to the desert, and remained there to pray after the persecutions abated. This was the beginning of the monastic movement, which was reorganized by the saints Anthony the Great and Pachomius in the 4th century. By the end of the century, there were hundreds of monasteries, and thousands of cells and caves scattered throughout the Egyptian hills. A number of these monasteries are still flourishing and have new vocations till this day.
Egyptian monasticism attracted the attention of Christians in other parts of the world, who visited Egypt, many bringing monastic ideas home with them, and spreading monasticism through the Christian world. St. Basil the Great, organizer of the monastic movement in Asia Minor visited Egypt around AD 357 and his rule is followed by the eastern churches; St. Jerome, en route to Jerusalem, stopped in Egypt and left details of his experiences in his letters; St. Benedict of Nursia founded monasteries in the 6th century on the model of Pachomius, but in a stricter form.
Council of Chalcedon
Note: This section represents the view of the Coptic Orthodox Church and not that of the Chalcedonian Orthodox, which regards the Council of Chalcedon as the Fourth Ecumenical Council.
By the time the Council of Chalcedon was called, politics had already started to intermingle with Church affairs. When the Emperor Marcianus interfered with matters of faith in the Church, the response of Dioscorus of Alexandria (the Pope of Alexandria who was later to be exiled) to this interference was clear: "You have nothing to do with the Church." It was at Chalcedon that the emperor would take his revenge for the Pope's frankness.
The Council of Chalcedon abandoned Cyrillian terminology and declared that Christ was one hypostasis in two natures. However, the Council's finding were rejected by many of the Christians on the fringes of the Byzantine Empire: Egyptians, Syrians, Armenians, and others. From that point onward, Alexandria would have two patriarchs: the "Melkite" or Imperial Patriarch, now known as the Eastern Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, and the non-Chalcedonian national Egyptian one, now known as the Coptic Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria. Almost the entire Egyptian population rejected the terms of the Council of Chalcedon and remained faithful to the national Egyptian Church (now known as the Coptic Church). Those who supported the Chalcedonian definition remained in communion with the other leading churches of the Roman Empire. The non-Chalcedonian party became what is today called the Oriental Orthodox Church.
The Coptic Church regarded that the ousting of Pope Dioscorus of Alexandria in the council of Chalcedon was in part due to the rivalry between the Bishops of Alexandria and Rome. The Tome of Pope Leo of Rome was considered influenced by Nestorian philosophy. It is important to note that Pope Dioscorus of Alexandria was never labeled as heretic by the council's canons. Copts also believe that the Pope of Alexandria was forcibly prevented from attending the third congregation of the council in which he was ousted, which apparently a result of the conspiracy tailored by the Roman delegates.
The Chalcedonians sometimes called the non-Chalcedonians "monophysites", though the Coptic Church denies that it teaches monophysitism, which it regards as a heresy. They in turn have sometimes called the Chalcedonian group "dyophysites". A term that comes closer to Coptic doctrine is "miaphysite", which refers to a conjoined nature for Christ, both human and divine, united indivisibly in the incarnate Logos. The Coptic Church believes that Christ is perfect in his divinity, and he is perfect in his humanity, but his divinity and His humanity were united in one nature called "the nature of the incarnate word", which was iterated by Cyril of Alexandria. Copts, thus, believe in two natures, "human" and "divine", that are united in one "without mingling, without confusion, and without alteration". These two natures "did not separate for a moment or the twinkling of an eye".
The Coptic Church regards itself as having been misunderstood at the Council of Chalcedon.
The Arab conquest of Egypt
The Arab conquest of Egypt took place in AD 641. Although the Imperial forces resisted the Arab army under Amr ibn al-As, the majority of the civilian population, having suffered persecution for the differing Christian beliefs, were less hostile; in some cases they welcomed their new masters. Considered "People of the Book", Christians were allowed to practice their religion, under the restrictions of the Islamic Shari'a law. This protection stemmed in part from a Hadith of Muhammad (whose Egyptian wife had been the only one to bear a male child) that advised "When you conquer Egypt, be kind to the Copts for they are your proteges and kith and kin" and in part from a need to have capable administrators.
Despite the political upheaval, Egypt remained a predominently Christian land, although gradual conversions to Islam over the centuries had the effect of changing Egypt from a predominantly Christian to a predominantly Muslim country by the end of the 12th century. This process was sped along by persecutions during and following the reign of the mad Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah (reigned AD 996-1021) and the Crusades, and also by the acceptance of Arabic as a liturgical language by the Pope of Alexandria, Gabriel ibn-Turaik.
From the 19th century to the 1952 revolution
The position of the Copts began to improve early in the 19th century under the stability and tolerance of Muhammad Ali's dynasty. The Coptic community ceased to be regarded by the state as an administrative unit and, by 1855, the main mark of Copts' inferiority, the Jizya tax, was lifted. Shortly thereafter, Christians started to serve in the Egyptian army. The 1919 revolution in Egypt, the first grassroots display of Egyptian identity in centuries, stands as a witness to the homogeneity of Egypt's modern society with both its Muslim and Christian components.
Coptic Christianity today
The current Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria is Pope Shenouda III. There is a small Coptic Catholic Church (Eastern Rite Catholic) which is headed by a Patriarch of Alexandria. The Melkite Greek Catholic Church has little presence in Egypt, but is headed by a Patriarch of Alexandria, Antioch and Jerusalem.
By some accounts there are more than 40 million Coptic Orthodox Christians in the world: they are found primarily in Egypt (roughly 10 million), Ethiopia (roughly 30 million), and Eritrea (roughly 2 million), but there are significant numbers in Sudan and Israel, and in diaspora throughout the world. However, as applied to the Tewahedo Church of Ethiopia, which before 1950 was a part of the Coptic Church of Egypt, the word Coptic can be considered a misnomer because it means Egyptian. The Eritrean Orthodox Church similarly became independent of the Tewahedo Church during the 1990s. These three churches remain in full communion with each other and with the other Oriental Orthodox churches.
Since the 1980s theologians from the the Oriental Orthodox and Chalcedonian Orthodox churches have been meeting in a bid to resolve the theological differences, and have concluded that many of the differences are caused by the two groups using different terminology to describe the same thing. In 1990, the Coptic and Antiochian Orthodox Churches agreed to mutually recognize baptisms performed in each other's churches, making rebaptisms unnecessary. In the summer of 2001, the Coptic Orthodox and Antiochian Orthodox agreed to recognize the sacrament of marriage as celebrated by the other. Previously, if a Coptic and Greek wanted to marry, the marriage had to be performed twice, once in each church, for it to be recognized by both. Now it can be done in only one church and be recognized by both.
In the Coptic Church only men may be ordained, and they must be married before they are ordained, if they wish to be married. In this respect they follow the same practices as does the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Traditionally, the Coptic language was used in church services, and the scriptures were written in the Coptic alphabet. However, due to the Arabisation of Egypt, service in churches started to witness increased use of Arabic, while preaching is done entirely in Arabic. Native languages are used, in conjunction with Coptic, during services outside of Egypt.
Following their own church calendar, Coptic Christians celebrate Christmas on the 7th of January which, since 2002, is an official national holiday in Egypt.
Coptic saints
Note: Some of these are not saints on the Chalcedonian calendar.
- Abanoub
- Abdel Messih El-Makari
- Abraam Bishop of Fayoum الأنبا إبرآم أسقف الفيوم
- Anthony the Great القديس الأنبا أنطونيوس أب الرهبان
- Athanasius the Apostolic البابا أثناسيوس الرسولي
- Bishoy
- Cyril of Alexandria القديس البابا كيرلس السكندري عامود الدين
- Cyril VI (Atta) of Alexandria قداسة البابا كيرلس السادس
- Demiana الشهيدة دميانة
- Didymus القديس ديديموس الضرير
- Dioscorus البابا ديسقوروس
- Mary of Egypt القديسة مريم المصرية
- Mina الشهيد مارمينا العجايبي
- Maurice القديس موريس قائد الكتيبة الطيبية
- Moses the Black القديس موسى الأسود
- Pakhom القديس باخوم أب الشركة
- Parsoma الأنبا برسوم العريان
- Paul the Anchorite
- Philopatyr Mercurius
- Samuel the Confessor
- Shenoute the Archimandrite
- Simon the Shoemaker
- Takla Haymanot القديس الأنبا تكلا هيمانوت الحبشي القس
- Tigy
- Verena القديسة فيرينا
See also
External links
- Official Website of HH Pope Shenouda III
- An Overview of the Coptic Christians of Egypt by Lara Iskander and Jimmy Dunn
- Links to ALL Coptic sites
- Holy Virgin Mary Apparitions over the domes of Her Coptic Orthodox Church in Zeitun, Cairo, Egypt, 1968 - seen by millions
- The late Pope Kyrillos VI (Cyril the Sixth), 116th Pope of Alexandria and See of St. Mark (Coptic Orthodox Patriarch, 1959-1971)
- St. Mina (Menas) Coptic Orthodox Monastery in Mariut, near Alexandria, Egypt
- Encyclopedia Coptica: The Christian Coptic Orthodox Church Of Egypt
- HH Pope Shenouda III: Biography and Writings
- Coptic Church History at www.St-Takla.org
- More Information on the Coptic Church, its Beliefs, Practices, and Liturgical Life
- CoptNet - The Christian Coptic Orthodox Church Of Egypt
- Réseau des Coptes en France
- Ancient Hymns of the Coptic Orthodox Church
- Coptic Hymns
- Monophysitism Reconsidered


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