In 2021, Texas and Florida passed state laws limiting how social media companies, such as Facebook and X, regulate content on their platforms. Technology companies argued the laws violated their First Amendment rights to control the speech that appears on their platforms.
Now, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on questions posed by the two cases: do the provisions in the laws that regulate tech companies’ ability to modify or remove the content appearing on their platforms violate the First Amendment, and do the provisions requiring tech companies to explain their decisions to modify specific content violate the First Amendment?
Christopher Terry, an associate professor at the University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication, is an expert on net neutrality and available to comment on these proceedings.
Christopher Terry
“The future of free speech on the internet is at stake as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Netchoice’s challenge to the Texas and Florida social media laws. The court will have to wrestle with the application of fundamental First Amendment issues as it explores whether or not state action can be used to compel content carriage and speech on platforms in a significant legal challenge to the longstanding precedent set by the decision in Reno v. ACLU.”
Christopher Terry is an associate professor of media law and Cowles Fellow of Journalism, Policy and Law in the Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication. His research and expertise covers a wide range of topics including administrative law, media ownership and advertising regulation, political advertising, free expression, open access and digital media law.
March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to focus on healthy and informed food choices.
When people try to eat healthier, they may start by cutting processed foods. But are all processed foods bad for you? Job Ubbink, a professor and head of the Food Science and Nutrition Department at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about the difference between unprocessed, processed, and ultra-processed foods and how to make nutritious choices.
Q: Can you explain the difference between unprocessed, processed, and ultra-processed foods? Prof. Ubbink: Unprocessed foods are often also called minimally processed foods, as literally every food has seen some processing. Think of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, meat and seafood, pasteurized milk, dry beans and pulses, and whole grain flours. Processed foods are those that are prepared from unprocessed foods, often by using processed culinary ingredients, such as cooking oil, refined flour, sugar and butter. Processed foods include many of our daily foods, such as bread, cheese, yogurt, cured and processed meats, and many of the options in the deli department. Ultra-processed foods contain high amounts of sugar, salt and fat, count a lot of calories and are otherwise nutrient poor. They are also often very appealing and easy to eat, inviting overconsumption. Typical products are candy bars, frosted breakfast cereals, fast food, pastries and crispy snacks.
Q: Can processed foods offer unique nutritional benefits? Prof. Ubbink: One of the main reasons we process foods is to increase shelf life. Think of the pasteurization of milk or the freezing or the canning of foods. Food processing can provide specific nutritional benefits. An example is lactose-free milk, which can accommodate those who are lactose intolerant. Lycopene, an antioxidant in tomatoes, is more bioavailable in tomato paste, and nixtamalized corn flour, which is traditionally prepared by the Native Americans by cooking corn in lye, has a much improved bioavailability of niacin, also known as vitamin B3.
Processing can also have negative effects. Refined, white flours, have a high glycemic index and lack important nutrients and fibers. Chemical hardening led to trans fats, which are unhealthy and should be avoided. Processing may also lead to loss of nutrients, even though we are getting better and better at preserving these. Think of frozen vegetables and fruits, which have a better nutrient retention than canned or, after prolonged storage, even fresh ones.
Q: What role do processed foods play in rural communities? Prof. Ubbink: Rural communities traditionally prepared and preserved many of their foods themselves, often using their own produce. While there is a renewed interest in pickling, canning and fermenting foods, we now rely on grocery stores for the bulk of our supplies. Distances to grocery stores are large in rural areas, and inclement weather, such as blizzards, occasionally may prevent a trip to the store. So, many in rural areas stock up on shelf-stable processed foods in their pantry and freezer. A concern are so-called food deserts: In very remote and often poor areas, a convenience store may be the only place that is relatively nearby that sells food, leading to an overreliance on ultra-processed and fast food.
Q: What advice would you offer for helping consumers make informed decisions at the grocery store? Prof. Ubbink: Purchase fresh and minimally processed foods first: veggies, fruits and a protein source. Go with the seasons — buy cabbage or root vegetables instead of leafy greens in winter. Processed foods are needed in a modern lifestyle, but look at the nutrition facts panel on the backside of the packaging, and avoid those that are high in added sugar, salt and saturated fats. Limit purchasing ultra-processed foods — this can be challenging, as they can be really tempting and convenient. Stick to your shopping list and don’t go to the grocery store on an empty stomach!
Q: How are University of Minnesota researchers working to better understand and utilize processed foods? Prof. Ubbink: We are looking specifically at the group of ultra-processed foods. This food category was introduced about 15 years ago by researchers from Brazil, and has started an important global debate about the role of industrially-formulated foods in the obesity pandemic. Now, while the concept in itself is useful, it is also flawed. For many of the ultra-processed foods, it is not so much that they are intensely processed, but rather that they are formulated to contain high levels of sugar, salt and fats, are high in energy and have little nutritional value. We explicitly recognize this by differentiating the processing from the formulation. This allows to better define ultra-processed foods, and can for instance be used in defining nutrition research. It also shifts the focus from processing, which is critical to our food supply, to the way industry makes choices on the formulation of foods. This may also provide a route to more wholesome foods — there is no reason that formulated foods cannot be healthy.
Job Ubbink is a professor and head of the Food Science and Nutrition Department at the University of Minnesota. His areas of expertise include food customs and culture and innovation in the food industry.
About the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences The University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) strives to inspire minds, nourish people, and sustainably enhance the natural environment. CFANS has a legacy of innovation, bringing discoveries to life through science and educating the next generation of leaders. Every day, students, faculty, and researchers use science to address the grand challenges of the world today and in the future. CFANS offers an unparalleled expanse of experiential learning opportunities for students and the community, with 12 academic departments, 10 research and outreach centers across the state, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the Bell Museum of Natural History, and dozens of interdisciplinary centers. Learn more at cfans.umn.edu.
About “Talking…with U of M” “Talking…with U of M” is a resource whereby University of Minnesota faculty answer questions on current and other topics of general interest. Feel free to republish this content. If you would like to schedule an interview with the faculty member or have topics you’d like the University of Minnesota to explore for future “Talking…with U of M,” please contact University Public Relations at unews@umn.edu.
Andrew Jaunich’s journey to becoming a student at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs has been marked by a dedication to service, resilience, and a strong commitment to creating positive change.
It’s been just over 20 years since Jaunich, then a high school senior, made a significant decision—to enlist in the U.S. Army. A self-described “military brat,” Jaunich was inspired by his father’s service in the Navy and felt an inherent calling to serve his country.
Now, after finishing a complex military career, starting a family, and working in the private sector, Jaunich is finally fulfilling a personal goal by earning his master’s degree in public policy.
Jaunich’s military journey was far from straightforward. Following basic training, he went to California for language studies in Persian-Farsi. Later, he attended Florida State University and enrolled in the ROTC program to become an officer.
The transition from barracks life to a college campus was jarring, especially as his friends began combat deployments while he pursued his studies.
“I remember being in the [dining facility] eating when we got word that we were invading Iraq,” Jaunich says. “Our platoon sergeant said, ‘Mark my words, all of you are going to be deployed—every single one of you.'”
In fact, Jaunich faced multiple deployments, including one to South Korea and three challenging tours in Afghanistan.
He served as an infantry officer and a military intelligence officer alongside infantry and special operations. He also went through Ranger and Airborne training, which are highly specialized courses for those facing combat.
Recalling his last deployment to Afghanistan, Jaunich remembers a particularly difficult experience. “We lost a couple of [soldiers] under my command. And then my first son was born,” he says. “I deployed in October of 2013, and my son was born in November, so I was in Afghanistan for a month and then I came home for two and a half weeks. And then went back to Afghanistan for five more months.”
Transitions to a corporate career and graduate school
Despite steadily climbing the military ranks and becoming a senior intelligence officer for a special forces battalion, the urge to spend more time at home with his family led Andrew to leave the military in 2015 and begin working at Medtronic, a global medical device company based in Minneapolis.
After nine years, Jaunich says he felt it was time to return to college for a new challenge. So he enrolled in the Humphrey School’s Master of Public Policy program and began his studies last fall.
“The Humphrey School is world renowned, as is the [public policy] program,” he says. “And I’m a big public school advocate, where you bring everybody together with different backgrounds and views to drive towards some kind of consistent application.”
So far, Jaunich says his first year at the school has reaffirmed his decision to pursue his master’s degree. He looks forward to supporting the Twin Cities community post-graduation.
“My interest is becoming more and more local,” he says. “I would really like to start to get more engaged at the state, county, or city level…to be more impactful, where I can see and adjust what I am trying to do.”
As John Lennon sang, “We all want to change the world.” Today, through the Global Seminars program, U of M engineering students set foot on a path to realizing that dream.
For two weeks starting in late December, a group of students from the College of Science and Engineering visited Tanzania to perform research on a growing global crisis: the coming scarcity of clean water supplies. They formed three groups; each chose a village and designed a potential water system for it.
Besides an on-the-ground look at what water engineers do, the students got a taste of what it’s like to work abroad on projects with real-world impact.
The visit was one in a series by CSE students and professors to world sites. As with previous trips, they published a blog—and lots of photos—describing their work, the hospitality they received, and the sheer excitement of the experience.
Below are some edited excerpts from the blog. Following them is a link to the complete blog and those from trips to other countries.
Day 1: We went to the Mwenge Market. Items varying from paintings, earrings, and jerseys. This was the first significant culture shock for the group, as the prices for these items were entirely dependent on a bartering system. While some managed to negotiate a better price, some failed entirely.
Day 3: In our village teams, we determined the best pipe diameter, maximum pipe pressure, tank capacity, and pump power for the individual system. This was definitely an intense day of brain usage.
Day 4: As the sky darkened, the group shared laughs and stories over delicious, traditional Tanzanian food. Since at the beginning of the trip little was known about each other, it was rewarding to see how far we have all come together on this incredible journey. We finished the long day with a few rounds of Scattergories.
The facial pain can be as excruciating as any from a dentist’s drill. It strikes suddenly, and it can go on for seconds or hours. When it first hit Mary Lou Peterson, she could only scream in agony.
Her condition, trigeminal neuralgia, would torment the Minneapolis woman, then 57, for a decade.
Trigeminal neuralgia, or TGN, is a rare disorder of the 3-pronged trigeminal nerve, which allows our faces to sense pain, touch and temperature and to use our facial muscles. In Peterson’s case, an action as trivial as brushing her hair could trigger it.
To get through her long struggle with TGN, Peterson drew support from the Facial Pain Association, a self-help group. But for relief, she relied on Andy Grande, an M Health Fairview and University of Minnesota vascular neurosurgeon.
He knew what this unpredictable, life-altering condition could do.
“It’s horrific,” Grande says. “And to make matters worse, it often takes patients years to get an accurate diagnosis.”
“The pain essentially fills your whole person, to the point where there’s nothing outside of it,” says Jakub Tolar, dean of the U of M Medical School.
The human factor
Adding uncertainty to the ordeal, no diagnostic test for TGN exists. A diagnosis only comes from a physician listening to a patient describe their particular constellation of symptoms.
Also, TGN has no single cause that points to a single treatment. But it often happens when a blood vessel presses on the trigeminal nerve. In Peterson’s case, an MRI showed exactly that. The treatment, called a microvascular decompression, involved surgery to move the vessel creating the pressure.
But for Peterson, the treatment had to offer more than just the surgery itself. She needed courage and trust to overcome her fear of a surgical procedure.
Grande gave her that.
Peterson underwent the operation at the nationally renowned M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center, with support from its Multidisciplinary Facial Pain Clinic. When she woke from the surgery, her pain was gone. Ten years later, it has not come back.
“While there are no guarantees, when successful it’s the most rewarding population to treat,” Grande says. “You’ve just given them their life back.”
Besides providing consultation, Grande and his team research new treatments for TGN, as well as diagnostic tools for earlier intervention.
Blessing in disguise
Peterson will always wonder if the stress of losing her husband to cancer triggered the disorder. But in any case, she recognizes that the delay in getting the surgery had a silver lining.
Without it, she may never have known about the self-help group. There she found strength and hope—and opportunities to provide the same for others who came after her.
“It’s my journey,” Peterson says. “And my journey has been and will be for the rest of my life for people with facial pain to contact me if they need help because I have been there.”
During its March meetings, the Board of Regents will receive the annual report from the student representatives to the Board, focusing on student experiences and key issues facing students across the University of Minnesota System.
The report, presented by Student Representative Chair Flora Yang from the Twin Cities campus and Vice Chair Hal Johnson from the Morris campus, features student perspectives from each of the University’s five campuses and from a variety of points in their academic journeys.
Student success is a cornerstone of the University’s mission, as well as a key driver of the University’s 2024 state legislative requests that aim to maintain safe and accessible spaces throughout the system, address tuition costs, invest in student services, and enhance workforce development in areas that are critical to Minnesota’s future success.
The discussion will highlight topics identified by undergraduate, graduate and professional students through student experience surveys, such as basic needs access, continued mental health support and strategies to advance community and belonging on each campus.
Public comment encouraged through Board of Regents Virtual Forum
Though the Board recently concluded a thorough and open search for the U of M’s 18th president with the appointment of Dr. Rebecca Cunningham as the president-designate, a key channel for public engagement throughout that process remains open.
The Board’s Virtual Forum launched as a pilot program last fall following a series of discussions about new opportunities for public engagement with Regents. The public can submit comments to the Virtual Forum from anywhere and at any time, as an audio recording, a video, or in writing. All comments are shared directly with Regents and included in the Board’s public materials. Individuals are encouraged to visit the Virtual Forum to submit their comments.
As part of its March meetings, the Board is also expected to:
Receive and file reports on the Board’s Virtual Forum comments and reports to the State of Minnesota.
Review spring semester public safety updates with Interim President Jeff Ettinger and University of Minnesota Police Chief Matt Clark.
Review and act on amendments to the employment agreement for Gopher Football head coach P.J. Fleck.
Act on updated language regarding Presidential Conflicts of Interest.
Review proposed updates to Board of Regents Policy: Reservation and Delegation of Authority.
Artificial intelligence continues to rise in popularity as more people are using the technology for work, school and entertainment.
Using generative AI and inputting any information — especially details that are personal or confidential — comes with a unique set of risks.
Mark Langanki, a teaching specialist in the U of M’s College of Continuing and Professional Studies, provides expert commentary on the risks associated with generative AI and the steps you can take to protect against scams and fraud.
Mark Langanki “With AI’s capability to recreate someone’s likeness and voice, there is an ever-higher risk that bad actors may try to disrupt our lives. In just three seconds of recorded audio, an AI system can use that captured voice to say anything. How are we now going to know if it is our CFO, aunt or building manager when we get a call asking, ‘Hey, I need you to transfer this month’s rent to my Venmo?’ It is difficult to distinguish the fake from the real, so use safety measures to protect your privacy, information and finances, such as:
1. Call the person back before giving any information. 2. Ask questions about a previous meeting that no one else could know. 3. Don’t rely on seeing someone via video chat — even video can be hacked. 4. Call, text, or chat with them simultaneously on another ‘channel’ when anything sensitive is discussed.”
Mark Langanki is a teaching specialist in the College of Continuing and Professional Studies. His areas of expertise include computing as it relates to telephony, networked applications and distributed systems. Mark is the CTO of C1 and is leading innovation around the next model of IT and cloud services. He teaches at the University of Minnesota about operating systems, network programming, languages and IT operations.
About the College of Continuing and Professional Studies Established in 1913, the College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) empowers lifelong learners to achieve their educational goals through professional courses, applied and individualized degrees and other academic pathways. With values that include Access, Learning, Inclusivity, Collaboration and Excellence, the College pursues a learner-centric environment where diverse ideas, backgrounds and identities are embraced.
About “Expert Alert” University of Minnesota experts can provide commentary, insights and opinions on various news topics. Find selected experts on the University’s Experts Guide or send requests to unews@umn.edu.
Though some crown rust fungi are known to cause widespread damage to oat and barley crops, new research from the University of Minnesota suggests a close relative of these major pathogens could actually be a valuable asset in managing two highly invasive wetland plants in Minnesota.
Findings recently published in Plant Disease show that Puccinia coronata var. coronata, or Pcc — a non-native rust fungus recently reported in North America — could be beneficial in managing glossy buckthorn (Frangula alnus) and reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea).
“As this fungal pathogen affects two highly invasive species, understanding its host range helps define strategies and predict its impact if used as an augmentative biocontrol agent,” said Pablo D. Olivera Firpo, a research associate professor in the Department of Plant Pathology.
The research was funded by the University’s Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center, supported by the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund as recommended by the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR).
To assess the host range — which plants are susceptible to infection — the research team conducted extensive greenhouse trials. Over 1,800 samples of cereal crop species like wheat, oats, barley, and rye; 110 grass species; and 16 species in the ornamental shrub and buckthorn families were evaluated for their response to Pcc.
The researchers found:
No cereal crops or turfgrasses were found to be susceptible to Pcc.
In addition to reed canarygrass, 12 other grass species were found susceptible to Pcc — some native to Minnesota or North America, some highly weedy.
Three native North American buckthorn species were also susceptible to the pathogen.
“It is highly valuable to predict what plants might be affected by a new pathogen and to understand the host ranges of rust fungi more broadly,” said Nick Greatens, a recent U of M doctoral graduate. “Fortunately, no important crops or turfgrasses are affected by Pcc. Locally, the pathogen has apparently positive effects, knocking back some highly weedy plant species. The benefit to an ecosystem will depend on the local plant community.”
Future work will quantify the effects on invasive reed canarygrass and glossy buckthorn in greenhouse experiments. Efforts are ongoing to document the occurrence of various crown rust fungi on buckthorns and wild grasses across Minnesota.
According to previous research, reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea) populations in Minnesota are mostly native, although the plant may form aggressive stands and require control.
About the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences The University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) strives to inspire minds, nourish people, and sustainably enhance the natural environment. CFANS has a legacy of innovation, bringing discoveries to life through science and educating the next generation of leaders. Every day, students, faculty, and researchers use science to address the grand challenges of the world today and in the future. CFANS offers an unparalleled expanse of experiential learning opportunities for students and the community, with 12 academic departments, 10 research and outreach centers across the state, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, the Bell Museum of Natural History, and dozens of interdisciplinary centers. Learn more at cfans.umn.edu.
About the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center The Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC) was founded by the Minnesota Legislature to research the prevention, detection and control of terrestrial invasive species. MITPPC researchers use transformative science to prevent and minimize the threats posed by land-based invasive plants, pathogens, and pests. Founded in 2015, MITPPC is the only research center of its kind in the country, and the center’s work to protect the state’s native prairies, forests, wetlands, and agricultural resources benefits all of Minnesota and beyond. Learn more at mitppc.umn.edu.
While overall smoking rates among U.S. adults are declining, many communities remain disproportionately burdened by commercial tobacco use and the associated negative health consequences. Smoking prevalence among rural adults stood at 19.2% in 2020, compared to 14.4% for their urban counterparts. Previous research also shows rural people start smoking at younger ages and smoke more heavily than non-rural residents.
Given these disparities, it is pressing to identify strategies that help people quit smoking. A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH) addresses this need by examining the factors associated with attempts to quit smoking among rural adults.
Using survey data gathered from rural, adult, daily smokers, SPH researchers evaluated the number of quit attempts they undertook in the previous year, as well as the factors that promoted or impeded attempts to quit smoking. The study, published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, found:
25.6% of rural residents attempted to quit smoking in the past 12 months.
Factors associated with greater odds of attempting to quit smoking included:
Having a level of education beyond high school.
Disapproval of smoking from friends or family.
The use of e-cigarettes.
Being advised to quit by a doctor.
Self-perception of being in fair or poor physical and/or mental health.
Thinking more frequently about the health harms of tobacco use.
Factors associated with lower odds of an attempt to quit smoking included use of smokeless tobacco products, such as chewing tobacco, and heavier smoking.
Previous studies have shown 55.1% of U.S. smokers attempt to quit smoking annually, but current research demonstrates only 25.6% of rural smokers successfully quit.
“Along with higher smoking rates and fewer attempts to quit smoking, rural communities face limited access to programs, medication and health care professionals as tools to help them quit smoking,” said Lorna Bittencourt, a doctoral student at SPH and lead author. “We found negative perceptions of smoking and disapproval of the habit among friends and family are leading factors associated with attempts to quit smoking. Given that, health communications campaigns and policies that emphasize family support for quit attempts should be a key priority in rural areas.”
The researchers also recommend public health initiatives should develop cultural-sensitivity training that can be used with health care professionals who advise patients to quit smoking. They also call attention to digital resources such as the National Cancer Institute’s Smokefree.gov program, which can provide tobacco users with immediate access to smoking-cessation support.
Across the United States, extreme weather events are leaving destroyed property and displaced people in their wake. New data from the Census Bureau estimates that 2.5 million Americans were displaced because of weather-related disasters last year, including approximately 9,000 Minnesotans.
Richard Graves, an associate professor in the University of Minnesota’s College of Design and director for the Center for Sustainable Building Research, answers questions about how Minnesota can better prepare our buildings and infrastructure for the future.
Q: What kinds of extreme weather events in Minnesota are likely to impact our infrastructure? Prof. Graves: As we look at the effects of a changing climate in Minnesota, our state is getting warmer with larger storms in the spring, summer and fall that are increasingly disruptive to infrastructure in Minnesota. These types of storms bring localized flooding with extreme rainfall, high temperatures and high humidity which damage buildings, roads, wastewater systems and other infrastructure.
Q: Are certain types of buildings more at risk? Prof. Graves: As high temperatures and high humidity become more of a challenge, buildings with less insulation and no humidity control systems are going to be harder to operate.
Q: What are some examples of creating sustainable infrastructure? Prof. Graves: At the U of M, we are looking at improving the insulation and mechanical systems of the built environment in Minnesota, integrating solar storage and better site design to enable buildings to thrive in a changing climate.
We have been working with a number of communities on developing a Resilience Hub — a physical space familiar to its community, like a community recreation center, that can serve as a central resource to support residents. A Hub offers a trusted location to centralize preparations before a natural disaster, coordinate and distribute resources, mount a response in the aftereffects of a natural disaster and more.
Q: How can communities learn more about Resilience Hubs? Prof. Graves: The first thing to consider is that Hubs are meant to shift power to community members. With that in mind, Hubs should be co-developed by residents or community-based organizations. A successful Hub will consider the history of its community and its relationship with public safety or government institutions. The establishment of a Hub will also require a core group of committed people, which includes community members.
Communities interested in Resilience Hubs should reach out to me at the Center for Sustainable Building Research for examples of work in Minnesota with communities and in our architecture studio in the School of Architecture’s master’s program. In addition, I would recommend visiting the Urban Sustainability Directors Network’s Resilience Hubs website and taking advantage of the resources provided there.
Q: Are there any steps Minnesotans can take to be proactive in their homes and communities? Prof. Graves: In their homes, Minnesotans should look at improving the insulation and mechanical system to increase their capability to work in extreme heat.
In communities, I would encourage groups to use the resources we have at the Center for Sustainable Building Research and what they can find from their city, county, state or federal governments to do some scenario planning on the potential impacts of a changing climate and ways they can adapt their current infrastructure to be not only sustainable but also resilient to those changes.
Richard Graves is an associate professor in the College of Design and director for the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses include energy and climate change, equitable designs, sustainable materials and creating regenerative and resilient communities to respond and adapt to stress and change in a dynamic global environment.
About the College of Design Located in a major design city and in one of the largest research universities in the U.S., the University of Minnesota’s College of Design encompasses a full range of design disciplines — including landscape architecture, architecture, retail merchandising, and the design of interiors, graphics, apparel, and other products. Faculty, students, and staff aim to advance the quality of manufactured objects and our natural, built, and social environments through sustainably resilient, socially responsible, civically engaged and human-centered design collaborations. Learn more at design.umn.edu.
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