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2012

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Prosecutors Turn to 'Extreme Indifference' Charge in Colorado Shooting Case
Jul 31, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in a Reuters article about the charges against Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes. The story was picked up by the New York Times, MSNBC, The Chicago Tribune, CNBC and other outlets.
The Scary Truth About Vegan Diets
Jul 31, 2012
Dr. Stella Volpe, professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition Sciences in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Yahoo! Shine story about the risk of vegan diets when not done properly.
Parent-Teacher
Jul 31, 2012
Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a blog post on The American Scholar about the problems that arise with being both a teacher and a parent.
Accounting for Innovation
Jul 31, 2012
Dr. Hsihui Chang, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an Inside Higher Ed article about updating the accounting curriculum as the field changes and diversifies.
Tenet to Invest $110 million in St. Christopher's Hospital
Jul 31, 2012
Dr. Marla Gold, the dean of the School of Public Health, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about the planned expansion and change in the model of health care provided at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.
People in the News
Jul 30, 2012
Dr. Scott Richard,associate professor and director of the division of gynecologic oncology in the College of Medicine, was listed in the “People in the News” column in the Philadelphia Inquirer for his appointment as gynecologic oncology clinical service chief at Hahnemann University Hospital.
Drexel Picked a Bad Time to Open a New Law School
Jul 30, 2012
The Earle Mack School of Law was mentioned in a Philadelphia Magazine blog post about the bleak outlook for law schools.
Want to Talk About the Economy? Try the Economic Burden of Malnutrition
Jul 27, 2012
Dr. Mariana Chilton, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer’s “The Public’s Health” blog in a post by Dr. Michael Yudell, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, about food insecurity, child malnutrition and the economy.
College Chiefs See Tighter Reins on Sports After Penn St.'s Fall
Jul 27, 2012
Drexel President John A. Fry was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s decisions regarding Penn State and the role that sports should play at a university.
What is the Significance of London Hosting the Olympics?
Jul 26, 2012
Dr. Eric Zillmer, director of athletics and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on KFBK-AM (1530 – Sacramento) about the historical significance of London hosting the Olympics.
Colorado shooting: No Cameras for Suspect's Next Appearance, Judge Rules
Jul 26, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor about alleged Colorado shooter James Holmes. He also was quoted in an Inside Higher Ed article about Yale’s new Ph.D. program in law.
A rower at Drexel becomes an Olympian in London
Jul 26, 2012
Alumnus Steven Kasprzyk was featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story about his journey from being a rower at Drexel to his current place on the U.S. Olympic rowing team that will be competing in London.
London Prepared to Face Potential Security Risks
Jul 26, 2012
Dr. Scott White, an associate clinical professor in Goodwin College, was quoted in the Toronto Sun in an article about security preparations at the Olympic Games in London.
Vocalo Overdrive: Immigration in the U.S.
Jul 25, 2012
Anil Kalhan, an associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was interviewed on Chicago Public Media’s 89.5-FM “Vocalo Overdrive” radio show about immigration.
The Olympics Show Why College Sports Should Give Up on Amateurism
Jul 25, 2012
Dr. Ellen Staurowsky, a professor in the Goodwin College, was quoted in The Atlantic in a story about why college sports should give up amateurism.
The challenges of prosecuting and defending Aurora shooting suspect
Jul 25, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio about the movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado.
Profile of the Week: Rick Schmidt National award-winner ‘excited about teaching’
Jul 24, 2012
Richard Schmidt, a doctoral student in the School of Education, was profiled in the Delaware County Daily Times for receiving the Presidential Award for Excellence for Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Project Liberty Incubator Names Three New Tenants
Jul 24, 2012
Drexel was mentioned as a partner in the Project Liberty Digital Incubator program funded by the James L. Knight Foundation in a Philadelphia Inquirer story. Drexel will provide co-op students to assist three new start-up companies who are being funded as part of the Foundation’s $250,000 program to encourage innovations in digital media.
Teaching vs. Mentoring
Jul 24, 2012
Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a blog post on The American Scholar about differences between teaching and mentoring.
Penn State Fined $60 Million, Avoids Football Death Penalty
Jul 23, 2012
Dr. Ellen Staurowksy, a professor in the Goodwin College, was quoted in a Bloomberg News article about the NCAA’s punitive measures against Penn State. The article was picked up by the San Francisco Chronicle. She was also quoted in an article on this topic in The Guardian and was interviewed on American Public Media’s “Marketplace.”
Penn State’s Sanctions Hit Today After Paterno Statue Is Removed
Jul 23, 2012
Dr. Ellen Staurowsky, a professor in Goodwin College, was quoted in Bloomberg News stories about NCAA sanctions against Penn State’s football program taking effect this week.
What More do We Have to Give to End 'Stop-Snitching' Culture?
Jul 23, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for the Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was quoted in a Philadelphia Daily News column about cultural factors affecting people’s willingness to “snitch” about crime.
Mental Health of James Eagan Holmes
Jul 23, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor and the director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was interviewed on FOX News’ “America’s Newsroom” regarding the mental health of James Eagan Holmes, the suspect in a July 20 movie theater shooting in Aurora, Colorado.
Smartphone Game Teaches Students Mathematics Concepts
Jul 23, 2012
Matt Lesnak, a recent graduate of the College of Engineering, was interviewed on Fox News about a smartphone game to help students learn mathematics concepts. Lesnak’s group took first place in the Microsoft Imagine Cup Worldwide Finals, an international technology design competition.
Colorado Shooting: No Show of Emotion' as Suspect Appears in Court
Jul 23, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor about the possibility of the insanity defense being used in the trial of a man accused of killing 12 people and wounding 58 in a shooting spree that took place in a Colorado movie theater on July 20.
The Logic of Limiting Violence
Jul 23, 2012
Dr. Marilyn Piety, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a blog post on Counter Punch about limiting violence in the United States.
The Supreme Court, Gun Control, and a Very Dark Night
Jul 22, 2012
Lisa McElroy, an associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was interviewed on KRLD radio (Dallas) regarding the mass shooting in Colorado. Her opinion piece was featured on the Huffington Post.
John James Audubon's Artwork on Display at The Academy of Natural Sciences
Jul 21, 2012
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was featured on the Travel Channel’s Mysteries at the Museum for its artwork by John James Audubon.
Mass Shooting in Colorado
Jul 20, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for the Prevention of School-Age Violence in Goodwin College, was interviewed on KCBS radio (San Francisco) regarding mental health care and the mass shooting in Colorado.
Local Muslim Community Celebrates Ramadan with Free Public Dinners
Jul 20, 2012
The Philadelphia Daily News ran an article featuring the free public dinners provided in celebration of Ramadan as part of “Art Attack,” a collaboration between the Daily News and Drexel.
'Brave': Girl power hits a bull's-eye at the box office
Jul 20, 2012
Dr. Ronald Bishop, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article about cultural perceptions of women in light of recent films featuring strong, young female characters.
George Zimmerman's Fox News interview: Risky step for Trayvon Martin's killer?
Jul 19, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article regarding George Zimmerman’s FOX News interview.
Jerry Sandusky case: Pennsylvania Attorney General Candidates Draw Different Conclusions from Freeh Report
Jul 19, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in The Patriot News regarding the Freeh report on the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.
Drexel Team Brings Home First Prize from International Tech Competition
Jul 19, 2012
Dr. Frank Lee, an associate teaching professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted on WHYY-FM and Newsworks.org in a story highlighting the recent first-place win by Drexel computer science students in the mobile game design category of Microsoft’s international Imagine Cup competition.
Dirty Jerz Duo Brick + Mortar is Building up to Something
Jul 19, 2012
Terry Tompkins, an associate teaching professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of MAD Dragon Records –Drexel’s student-run record label, was quoted in a Philadelphia City Paper story. He commented on a band called Brick + Mortar, who are part of MAD Dragon’s curated vinyl series in collaboration with the band Motion City Soundtrack.
I Should Not Know the Sex of Marissa Mayer’s Unborn Baby
Jul 19, 2012
Kathleen Volk Miller, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored an article for Philadelphia magazine’s “The Philly Post” blog about cultural struggles with sexism and women in positions of power. Dr. Donna Murasko, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, was highlighted as a positive example of a female leader.
Grid Tech Combines Supercapacitors and Flow Batteries
Jul 18, 2012
Dr. E. C. Kumbur, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an IEEE Spectrum story about his research with Dr. Yury Gogotsi, a professor in the College of Engineering and the director of the A.J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute, in developing a new large-scale energy storage device.
Drexel’s Energy Flow Capacitor: Is Grid-Level Electrical Storage Here Now?
Jul 16, 2012
Dr. Yury Gogotsi, a professor in the College of Engineering and the director of the A.J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute, and Dr. E.C. Kumbur, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, were quoted in a Clean Technica blog post about their research in developing a new large-scale energy storage device.
Security Experts Warn of Upsurge In ‘Social Engineering’ Scams
Jul 16, 2012
Dr. Rob D’Ovidio, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio(1060-AM) regarding the upsurge in ‘social engineering’ scams.
How Allentown School Officials Responded to Central Elementary Sex Allegations
Jul 15, 2012
David Cohen, an associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in The Morning Call in a story about a sexual abuse trial in Allentown.
Internet Crazy Talk
Jul 15, 2012
Dr. John Kounios, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was referenced in an interview on CNN’s “Reliable Sources” in a story about addiction and the Internet.
Experts Say Penn State's Former President was a Lesson in How Not to Lead
Jul 15, 2012
Drexel President John A. Fry was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about lessons in leadership and trust between university boards and presidents, in the wake of the Penn State Sandusky scandal.
Caltech Gives New Meaning to ‘Academically Ineligible’
Jul 14, 2012
Dr. Ellen Staurowsky, a professor in Goodwin College, was quoted in a New York Times story about California Institute of Technology being cited by the NCAA for allowing some athletes to compete while deemed “academically ineligible,” due to a unique class scheduling practice at CalTech.
ABC News Investigates Top Doctor Awards: Are They Always Well Deserved?
Jul 14, 2012
Dr. Janet Fleetwood, Vice Provost for Strategic Development and a professor in the School of Public Health, was featured in an ABC News segment about ethics and “Top Doctor” awards.
Drexel Prof Studying What Makes Black Men Resilient
Jul 13, 2012
Dr. Lisa Bowleg, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, was featured in Philadelphia Magazine’s “Be Well Philly” blog on July 13 for her research on resilience in urban black men.
Penn State Could Pay $100 Million in Civil Damages to Sandusky's Victims and Lose Public Funding
Jul 13, 2012
Richard Frankel, an associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in a Yahoo! Sports article about possible civil suits against Penn State.
Robot Dinosaurs Printed in 3-D Using Fossil Templates
Jul 13, 2012
Dr. Kenneth Lacovara, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in an InnovationNewsDaily article and video about his paleontology research using 3D printing and scanning. His collaboration with Dr. James Tangorra, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was mentioned. The story was syndicated to major news sites including Yahoo! News and MSNBC.com.
Yahoo breach puts users of other sites at risk
Jul 13, 2012
Dr. Rob D’Ovidio, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Reuters article about Yahoo’s data breach on July 12, which was picked up by Yahoo! News, MSN Money and MSNBC.com. He was also quoted in a USA Today story on the breach.
Rick Santorum's Visit to Pennsylvania
Jul 13, 2012
Dr. William Rosenberg, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, appeared on MSNBC in a story about Rick Santorum coming to Pennsylvania in support of Mitt Romney.
Expert: Penn State Report ups Legal Risk for Former President
Jul 12, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted throughout an article on MSNBC.com on July 13 regarding the legal risk for former Penn State President Graham Spanier. His blog post on the subject was also mentioned on TheWeek.com.
Penn State's Culture of Reverence Led to 'Total Disregard' for Children's Safety
Jul 12, 2012
Dr. Ellen Staurowsky, a professor in the Goodwin College, was quoted in an article about Penn State’s handling of the Jerry Sandusky scandal in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Staurowsky was also interviewed on KFBK-AM (1530 – Sacramento) about this topic.
For Penn State, Freeh Report Lands in Minefield of Legal Threats
Jul 12, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in the Los Angeles Times and The Huffington Post in stories about the report issued by Louis Freeh about the Sandusky sex abuse scandal. He was also quoted in an article by Bloomberg, which was picked up by the San Francisco Chronicle.
To Your Health: Moderate Alcohol Confers Some Benefits, Some Harms for Women's Health
Jul 12, 2012
Dr. Martin Bergman, a clinical associate professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a HealthDay story that was picked up by numerous outlets, including U.S. News & World Report and ABC News, regarding how small amounts of alcohol can help reduce pain in women who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis.
Pop Go the Gourmet Popsicles, a Cool Summer Trend
Jul 12, 2012
Jason Wilson, editor of Drexel’s online cultural magazine The Smart Set, authored an article in The Philadelphia Daily News about gourmet popsicles.
Bye-Bye Blind Spot
Jul 12, 2012
Dr. R. Andrew Hicks, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured on WPHL-17 (Phl-17) in a story about the driver’s side mirror he invented that eliminates the blind spot with minimal distortion.
The best cities for Millennials
Jul 12, 2012
The research of Dr. Paul Harrington and Dr. Neeta Fog, researchers in the Center for Labor Market and Policy, was referenced in an MSNBC.com story on the best cities for Millennials.
N.J., Pa. Bills Seek Immunity for 911 Calls in Drug Overdoses
Jul 11, 2012
Dr. Stephen Lankenau, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in ThePhiladelphia Inquirer in a story about proposed legislation aimed at encouraging more witnesses to call for help in cases of drug overdose.
Newton Native Wins Microsoft Imagine Cup
Jul 11, 2012
College of Engineering students and recent graduates Keith Ayers, Matthew Lesnak, and N. Taylor Mullen, known as “Team Drexel Dragons,” were highlighted in multiple news stories for winning the mobile game design category in the Microsoft’s Imagine Cup international competition with their educational game, Math Dash.
North Philly Minister Says Meek Mill's "Amen" is Blasphemous
Jul 10, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor and the director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was quoted in a Philadelphia Daily News story about rapper Meek Mill’s controversial lyrics.
Drexel's Digital Pharmacy
Jul 10, 2012
Dr. Leslie Everts, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine and the director of Drexel’s Student Health Center, was quoted in a WPHL-TV (Phl-17) story about the digital pharmacy system used in the Student Health Center.
Differing Visions of Health Care Reform
Jul 10, 2012
TheNew York Times ran a letter to the editor by Dr. Robert Field, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law and School of Public Health in response to a previous article on health care reform by David Brooks.
Penn State Scandal Shows Sex-Abuse Laws Can Backfire
Jul 10, 2012
An opinion piece by Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, on the right lessons to learn from the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case ran in ThePhiladelphia Inquirer.
S.J. Dinosaur Dig Site on Verge of Extinction
Jul 10, 2012
Dr. Kenneth Lacovara, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Courier Post article on July 10 about a fossil dig site he and his students use for research that may be of global significance.
Easy Fix For Threatened Sea Turtles?
Jul 10, 2012
Research on the effects of climate change on leatherback sea turtles co-authored by Dr. James Spotila, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a story by Inside Science News Service.
Statute of limitations on child sex abuse: 'It will Inevitably increase the possibility of fraudulent claims'
Jul 10, 2012
Daniel Filler, a professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was featured in the Allentown Morning Call’s “Point/Counterpoint” column regarding extending the statute of limitations on child sex abuse.
Top Football Recruit Makes a Request, Sparking a Debate
Jul 10, 2012
Dr. Ellen Staurowsky, a professor in the Goodwin College, was quoted in a New York Times article regarding a college football recruit negotiating for his athletic services.
The Changing Definition of Family
Jul 9, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor and the director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) on the changing definitions of “family."
People in the News
Jul 9, 2012
Julie Hawkins, assistant professor and director of the Arts Administration program in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was spotlighted in the Philadelphia Inquirer’s “People in the News” section.
Bad Jobs Numbers Leave Obama Battling History
Jul 8, 2012
Dr. Paul Harrington, director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy in the Goodwin College, was quoted in an AFP wire story that was picked up by Yahoo! News story about how unemployment will affect the election.
Drexel's Physical Therapy Club Holds Dance Performance and Fundraiser
Jul 7, 2012
Drexel’s Physical Therapy Club was featured in WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and KYW-TV (CBS-3) broadcasts. The club held a dance performance and fundraiser on campus over the weekend.
Animal Sounds Awaken at Academy of Natural Sciences
Jul 7, 2012
Lydia Hunn, a professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was interviewed on WHYY (91-FM) and Newsworks.org about the sound piece she created for the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University that enhances the Academy’s life-sized dioramas.
Myron Moss, 60, Drexel Music Scholar
Jul 7, 2012
An obituary for Myron “Mike” Moss, who was an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of Drexel’s pep band, was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Allen Sabinson, dean of the Westphal College, was quoted.
Despite Hardships, Black Men Resilient
Jul 6, 2012
Dr. Lisa Bowleg, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a UPI.com story about a study she co-authored about the resilience of black men in social environments that are stacked against them.
Drexel Names Interim as its Med-School Dean
Jul 6, 2012
Dr. Daniel V. Schidlow,Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg dean and senior vice president of medical affairs at the Drexel University College of Medicine, was featured in a The Philadelphia Inquirer article regarding his being appointed the new dean and senior vice president of the Drexel University College of Medicine.
Higgs Particle in Plain English, and how Stephen Hawking Lost $100
Jul 5, 2012
Dr. Dave Goldberg, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an International Business Times article about his article entitled "Stop calling it 'The God Particle!'"
A Glorious Enterprise
Jul 5, 2012
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was featured in an Audubon Magazine photo slideshow about the Academy’s history as documented in the book, A Glorious Enterprise: The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia and the Making of American Science.
Bioko Island Might Hold Clues To Amphibian Survival
Jul 5, 2012
Drexel Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program student Patrick McLaughlin, a doctoral candidate in environmental science, and Dr. Gail Hearn, a research professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, were featured in a story about four new species of amphibians found on the Bioko Island of Equatorial Guinea. The story was picked up by numerous outlets, including WHTM-TV (27abc), Yahoo.com, The Sacramento Bee, Reuters and KTTC-TV (12NBC).
My Summer Incubationship: Student Entrepreneurs Get a Crash Course in Launching a Small Business
Jul 5, 2012
Ari Winkleman, a recent graduate of the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in Time Business for establishing Involvio, a free social platform that is both web and mobile app based, that aggregates campus events and enables students to find and market their events more effectively.
Folsom Mom Hits Books to Earn College Degree
Jul 4, 2012
The Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento was featured in the Folsom Telegraph in an article about Barbara Bernardin, who just graduated with a master’s degree from the Center.
Drexel in Education Partnership With Shore Medical
Jul 3, 2012
Drexel’s College of Medicine was mentioned in a Philadelphia Business Journal article about a partnership with Shore Medical Center to develop a clinical education program.
Gene Altering Lotion May Treat Skin Diseases
Jul 3, 2012
Dr. Mark Abdelmalek, assistant professor and chief of the division of laser and dermatologic surgery in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an ABCNews.com article about treating skin diseases with gene altering lotions.
Q&A with MAD Dragon Records’ President Terry Tompkins
Jul 2, 2012
Terry Tompkins, an associate teaching professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was the focus of a Q&A piece on Geekadelphia.com about MAD Dragon Records, Drexel’s student-run record label.
Ed Goldman: Drexel's über commuter
Jul 2, 2012
Dr. Daniel O'Meara, who recently graduated with a doctorate degree from Drexel’s Sacramento Campus, was quoted in a Sacramento Business Journal story. O’Meara is the first student to earn a doctorate degree from the Sacramento branch campus.
What's Next for Health Care?
Jul 2, 2012
Lisa McElroy, an associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was interviewed on Oregon Public Broadcasting about the Supreme Court’s health care ruling.
Printing Dinosaurs: The Mad Science of New Paleontology
Jul 2, 2012
Dr. Ken Lacovara, a associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted throughout a feature article and video about his paleontology research onTheVerge.com. Lacovara’s research collaboration with Dr. James Tangorra, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, to produce 3-D robotic models, was also featured. Engineering graduate student Jeffrey Kahn and undergraduate student David McDevitt, were also quoted.
Climate Change Threatens Turtles
Jul 1, 2012
New research co-authored by Dr. James Spotila, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, about the effects of climate change on leatherback sea turtles, was featured in articles by the U.K. Press Association picked up by outlets including MSN (U.K.) and by the Tico Times (Costa Rica).

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