[ECOLOG-L] Student Opportunities - 2018 Summer Programs at Mountain Lake Biological Station

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2018 MLBS Summer 
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2018 Summer Programs at Mountain Lake Biological Station
Field-based courses are UVA Summer Session classes offered by 
nationally-recruited faculty, and offered at the undergraduate and graduate 
level. Our NSF REU undergraduate research internship program is now in its 26th 
year.






Field Courses

Field Biology of Fishes
Summer Session I: May 21-June 15
Field Herpetology
Summer Session I: May 28-June 15
Wildlife Disease Ecology
Summer Session II: June 18-July 6
Stream Ecology
Summer Session III: July 16-August 3

Financial aid is available.
MLBS courses are field-intensive, research-based experiences. Courses earn 3 
UVA Biology credits. Non-college students are welcome to enroll.




Learn More and 
Apply




mlbs.org


Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU)

Become a National Science Foundation REU. Join undergraduates from around the 
country for a unique 10-week learning and living research experience in the 
southern Appalachians. Students conduct independent research in field ecology, 
evolution, behavior, and physiology under the supervision of resident 
scientists. REUs are internships that include all station costs, travel, and a 
$5,500 stipend.

Program dates:  May 28 - August 3
Application deadline:  February 20







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[ECOLOG-L] Grant Writing Workshop at Mountain Lake Biological Station, summer 2018

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Six-day hands-on grant writing workshop at Mountain Lake Biological Station
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Grant Writing Workshop
July 29 - August 3, 2018
Registration Deadline: July 13, 2018

Location:  Mountain Lake Biological 
Station,
 240 Salt Pond Cir., Pembroke, VA 24136.

Join NSF program director Dr. Leslie Rissler for a six-day hands-on grant 
writing workshop for junior scientists who want to learn strategies, styles, 
and structures to improve their grant proposals. The experience is geared 
toward early career proposal writers including early stage faculty, postdocs, 
and senior graduate students and will include direct discussions and writing 
sessions based on participants’ own proposal ideas. Limited enrollment (12) 
will enable close interaction.

Cost: $250 registration, plus room and board ($262.50 double occupancy or 
$285.25 private accommodation if available).

For More information:
About workshop structure and content: Contact Leslie Rissler, 
leslie.riss...@gmail.com
About registration, travel logistics, and the field station: Contact MLBS, 
m...@virginia.edu,
 (540) 626-7196, or visit 
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[ECOLOG-L] Announcing 2018 Summer Programs at MLBS

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2018 MLBS Summer 
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Announcing 2018 Summer Programs
Field-based courses are UVA Summer Session classes offered by 
nationally-recruited faculty, and offered at the undergraduate and graduate 
level. Our NSF REU undergraduate research internship program is now in its 26th 
year.






Field Courses

Field Biology of Fishes
Summer Session I: May 21-June 15
Field Herpetology
Summer Session I: May 28-June 15
Wildlife Disease Ecology
Summer Session II: June 18-July 6
Stream Ecology
Summer Session III: July 16-August 3

Financial aid is available.
MLBS courses are field-intensive, research-based experiences. Courses earn 3 
UVA Biology credits. Non-college students are welcome to enroll.




Learn More and 
Apply




Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU)

Become a National Science Foundation REU. Join undergraduates from around the 
country for a unique 10-week learning and living research experience in the 
southern Appalachians. Students conduct independent research in field ecology, 
evolution, behavior, and physiology under the supervision of resident 
scientists. REUs are internships that include all station costs, travel, and a 
$5,500 stipend.

Program dates:  May 28 - August 3
Application deadline:  February 20







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[ECOLOG-L] Announcing 2017 Summer Programs

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2017 MLBS Summer Programs


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Announcing 2017 Summer Programs
Field-based courses are UVA Summer Session classes offered by 
nationally-recruited faculty, and offered at the undergraduate and graduate 
level. Our NSF REU undergraduate research internship program is now in its 25th 
year.






Field Courses

Session I  (May 22 - June 9)

  *   Plant Diversity & Conservation
  *   Field Herpetology
  *   Science Writing (May 22 - June 2)
Session II  (June 12 - July 7)

  *   Field Biology of Fishes
Session III  (July 10 - 28)

  *   Field Biology of Insects
Financial aid is available.
MLBS courses are field-intensive, research-based experiences. Courses earn 3 
UVA Biology credits. Non-college students are welcome to enroll.




Learn More and 
Apply




Research Experiences for Undergraduates (NSF-REU)

Become a National Science Foundation REU. Join undergraduates from around the 
country for a unique 10-week learning and living research experience in the 
southern Appalachians. Students conduct independent research in field ecology, 
evolution, behavior, and physiology under the supervision of resident 
scientists. REUs are internships that include all station costs, travel, and a 
$5,250 stipend.

Program dates:  May 22 - July 28
Application deadline:  February 20





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[ECOLOG-L] SUMMER 2017 Field Biology Courses and REU Internships: Mountain Lake Biological Station

[Nagy, Eric S. (esn8n)]

2017 SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Mountain Lake Biological Station
MLBS.org

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http://us14.campaign-archive1.com/?u=90dd2397558126f5ceb0c7824=7d20c9e60b=70206c726c

Field-based courses are UVA Summer Session classes offered by 
nationally-recruited faculty, and offered at the undergraduate and graduate 
level. Our NSF REU undergraduate research internship program is now in its 25th 
year.

Courses:
Plant Diversity and Conservation
Field Herpetology
Science Writing
Field Biology of Fishes
Field Biology of Insects
 mlbs.org/summercourses

REU:
NSF REU Site, 10 weeks independent research
 mlbs.org/reuprogram

Thanks for your help!  Best wishes, happy and safe holidays.

Eric Nagy
Associate Director, MLBS

[ECOLOG-L] POSITION - Assistant Professor, Evolutionary Ecology, Department of Biology, University of Virginia

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Assistant Professor, Evolutionary Ecology
Department of Biology
University of Virginia

The Department of Biology at the University of Virginia invites applications 
for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in Evolutionary Ecology. We 
are seeking a colleague whose research complements and expands existing 
strengths within the department and integrates ecology and evolution in natural 
populations. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, 
independent, and externally funded research program, and to contribute 
excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction and training. We are 
particularly enthusiastic about candidates whose research would use the 
Department's Mountain Lake Biological Station, one of the premier North 
American field stations for evolutionary and ecological research.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and relevant post-doctoral 
experience. A competitive start-up package and excellent research facilities 
are available. The anticipated start date for the position is July 25, 2017.

To apply, submit a candidate profile online through Jobs@UVA and search for 
posting number 0619498. Electronically attach the following: cover letter, 
curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, and 
contact information for three references. The deadline for receipt of 
applications is October 14, 2016.

Further information about the Department of Biology and Mountain Lake 
Biological Station can be found at bio.virginia.edu and mlbs.virginia.edu.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Chair of the search 
committee, Robert Cox, rm...@virginia.edu

Questions regarding the application process and Jobs@UVA should be directed to 
Richard Haverstrom, rk...@virginia.edu

The University performs background checks on all new faculty hires prior to 
making a final offer of employment.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. 
Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to 
apply.

Robert M. Cox
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
University of Virginia
PO Box 400328
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4328

Office: (434) 982-1987
Lab: (434) 243-3399
075 Gilmer Hall
CoxLabUVA.org
EvolutionEd.org

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[ECOLOG-L] SUMMER 2016 Field Biology Courses and REU Internships: Mountain Lake Biological Station

[Nagy, Eric S. (esn8n)]

Summer 2016 Field Courses

&

REU Opportunities (NSF Site)
Mountain Lake Biological Station
mlbs.org/summer2016



Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) announces its 2016 
summer program of field-based undergraduate and graduate-level credit courses 
offered by nationally recruited faculty, and its NSF REU undergraduate research 
internship program, now in its 24th year.



Summer Courses:  mlbs.org/summercourses

* Plant Diversity and Conservation

* Field Herpetology

* Science Writing

* Field Biology of Fishes

* Field Biology of Fungi

Financial aid available for undergraduate and graduate students.



Summer REU Internships:  mlbs.org/reuprogram

REU participants are recruited from around the country for a unique 10-week 
learning and living research experience in the southern Appalachian Mountains. 
Students conduct independent research in field ecology, evolution, behavior and 
physiology under the supervision of station scientists. REUs are paid 
internships that include room and board, travel, and a $5,250 stipend.

Program dates: May 23 - July 29

Application deadline February 20.



Please forward this information to colleagues or students you think might be 
interested. Thanks for your help!



  Learn all about Mountain Lake at MLBS.org  



Best wishes, happy and safe holidays,



Butch Brodie, Director



Web posting of this announcement:   mlbs.org/summer2016

[ECOLOG-L] ANNOUNCING: Summer 2010 Field Course and REU Opportunities- Mountain Lake Biological Station - MLBS.org

[Nagy, Eric]

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) is pleased to 
announce its summer program of field-based undergraduate and graduate-level 
credit courses and workshops offered by nationally recruited faculty, and 
its NSF REU undergraduate research internship program, now in its 18th 
year. Work at MLBS focuses on field-based ecology, evolution, physiology, 
and behavior.  Learn more about the programs, complete an on-line applications.


Courses web page: mlbs.org/courses.html
REU web page: mlbs.org/REU.html

[ECOLOG-L] POSITION OPEN - FIELD STATION FACILITIES CARETAKER

[Nagy, Eric]

POSITION OPEN - FIELD STATION FACILITIES CARETAKER

Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) seeks a full-time 
resident Facilities Caretaker to oversee all buildings and grounds 
operations and maintenance for 12-month full-service field station in 
beautiful and rural Giles County Virginia.  MLBS supports research and 
teaching activities for 50-80 scientists, students and families living and 
working at this University of Virginia field research facility.  MLBS is 
busiest in the summer, but is open year-round.  It is located on a 
mountaintop (4,000ft) in southwest Virginia, just 30 minutes outside of the 
vibrant college town of Blacksburg.  MLBS is proud of its friendly, 
supportive and personable atmosphere.  An outgoing, enthusiastic, 
responsible, creative and independent caretaker will fit right in!  The 
MLBS staff is a small team looking for enthusiasm and good ideas.


Caretaker is responsible for, and oversees, all physical plant and grounds 
systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, potable water and wastewater 
systems, grounds and gravel road care, building maintenance and repair for 
a wide range of rustic and modern residential and lab building 
construction.  Caretaker is a member of, and reports to, Department of 
Facilities Management on Charlottesville campus of UVA (3hrs from the 
station).  Caretaker also works closely with Department of Biology station 
administrative office, station Director, Associate Director, and Manager.


Benefits include private house on-site with all basic utilities (heat, 
electric, water, business telephone and fax lines, wireless Internet 
access) and other full-time staff benefits as defined by UVA.  Pay rate set 
by UVA and dependent on skills and experience.


Please visit this site for official job posting, position details, and 
application procedure:

jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1237385635308

Or go to -
jobs.virginia.edu
Click on  Search Postings  in upper left
Search for Posting Number  0603330

Learn more about MLBS at  mlbs.org
Also please call or email us anytime for more information.  We'd be more 
than happy to talk about the position with you!


Butch Brodie
 Director, bbro...@virginia.edu
Eric Nagy
 Associate Director, en...@virginia.edu
434-982-5486
mlbs.org

[ECOLOG-L] SUMMER 2009 Field Biology Courses and REU Internships; Mountain Lake Biological Station; MLBS.org

[Nagy, Eric]

SUMMER 2009 Field Biology Courses and REU Internships; Mountain Lake 
Biological Station; MLBS.org


Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) announces its 
summer field biology program:
1)  Courses - Field-based undergraduate and graduate-level biology credit 
courses and workshops offered by nationally recruited faculty.
2)  NSF REU-Sites Program - Undergraduate independent research internship 
program now in its 17th year. Work at MLBS focuses on field-based ecology, 
evolution, physiology, and behavior.


Courses web page:  mlbs.org/courses.html

REU web page:  mlbs.org/REU.html

Fliers to Distribute or Post:
  mlbs.org/download/MLBS_Poster.pdf
  mlbs.org/download/MLBS_Courses.pdf
  mlbs.org/download/MLBS_REU_Poster.pdf

Learn all about Mountain Lake opportunities at  MLBS.org


Best wishes.
Butch Brodie, Director
Eric Nagy, Associate Director 

[ECOLOG-L] ANNOUNCING: MLBS Summer 2009 Field Course and REU Opportunities

[Nagy, Eric]

ANNOUNCING:  MLBS Summer 2009 Field Course and REU Opportunities
Mountain Lake Biological Station
MLBS.org

Dear Colleagues and Friends,
Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) is pleased to 
announce its summer program of field-based undergraduate and graduate-level 
credit courses and workshops offered by nationally recruited faculty, and 
its NSF REU undergraduate research internship program, now in its 17th 
year. Work at MLBS focuses on field-based ecology, evolution, physiology, 
and behavior.  Learn more about the programs, complete an on-line 
applications, or download a flier to post:


Courses web page:
mlbs.org/courses.html

REU web page:
http://mlbs.org/REU.html

Fliers to Distribute or Post:
mlbs.org/download/MLBS_Poster.pdf
mlbs.org/download/MLBS_Courses.pdf
mlbs.org/download/MLBS_REU_Poster.pdf

Please forward this information to colleagues or students you think might 
be interested.  Thanks for your help!

Best wishes, happy and safe holidays.
Learn all about Mountain Lake opportunities at  MLBS.org

MLBS Summer 2008 Field Course and REU Opportunities

[Nagy, Eric S.]

ANNOUNCING:  MLBS Summer 2008 Field Course and REU Opportunities
Mountain Lake Biological Station
MLBS.org

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

Mountain Lake Biological Station (University of Virginia) is pleased to 
announce its 13-week summer program of field-based undergraduate and 
graduate-level credit courses and workshops offered by nationally recruited 
faculty, and its 10-week NSF REU undergraduate research internship program, 
now in its 16th year. Work at MLBS focuses on field-based ecology, 
evolution, physiology, and behavior.  Learn more about the programs, 
complete an on-line applications, or download a flier to post:

Courses web page -mlbs.org/courses.html
REU web page - mlbs.org/REU.html

Fliers to Post - mlbs.org/download/MLBS_Poster.pdf
   mlbs.org/download/MLBS_REU_Poster.pdf

Please forward this information to colleagues or students you think might 
be interested.  Thanks for your help!

Best wishes and Happy New Year,

Butch Brodie, Director
Eric Nagy, Associate Director

Learn all about Mountain Lake opportunities at  MLBS.org

Eric S. Nagy, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Mountain Lake Biological Station
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
University of Virginia / P.O. Box 400327
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4327 USA
street address:  485 McCormick Road / 219 Gilmer Hall
tel: +1-434-243-4989 (+1-540-626-5227 summer)
fax: +1-434-982-5626 (+1-540-626-5229 summer)
cel: +1-434-906-3122
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skype: flightofthesandor
web: http://faculty.virginia.edu/nagyfaculty.virginia.edu/nagy
MLBS web page: http://www.mlbs.org/mlbs.org

SUMMER FIELD COURSES AT MLBS

[Nagy, Eric S.]

SUMMER FIELD COURSE OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE
Mountain Lake Biological Station - http://mlbs.org/MLBS.org

Dear Biologist,

There are still openings in our summer field courses at Mountain Lake 
Biological Station (University of Virginia).

Summer 2007 course offerings:
Ecological Applications of GIS
Stream Ecology
Herpetology
Behavioral Ecology
Plant Biodiversity and Conservation
Dates, fees, descriptions, and on-line application 
here:   http://mlbs.org/courses.htmlhttp://mlbs.org/courses.html

Please forward this information to students you think might be 
interested.  Thanks for your help!

Best wishes,

Eric Nagy



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Eric S. Nagy, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Mountain Lake Biological Station
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
University of Virginia / P.O. Box 400327
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4327 USA
street address:  485 McCormick Road / 238 Gilmer Hall
tel: +1-434-982-5486 (+1-540-626-5227 summer)
fax: +1-434-982-5626 (+1-540-626-5229 summer)
cel: +1-434-906-3122
eml: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
skype: flightofthesandor
web: http://faculty.virginia.edu/nagyfaculty.virginia.edu/nagy
MLBS web page: http://www.mlbs.org/mlbs.org  

POSITION OPEN - Field Station Manager at Mountain Lake

[Nagy, Eric S.]

POSITION OPEN - Please Post or Distribute

FIELD STATION MANAGER
Mountain Lake Biological Station, University of Virginia
Annual Salary Range: $30,146 - $61,872
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The Mountain Lake Biological Station ( http://mlbs.org/www.mlbs.org ),=20
Department of Biology, University of Virginia is accepting applications for=
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a resident Station Manager to oversee daily operations. This position will=
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support the research, educational and outreach activities at the Station=20
and will work closely with the Associate Director, Director and other=20
faculty members, staff, students and visiting researchers. MLBS is a=20
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acres of a 4,000ft mountaintop in the rural Appalachian Mountains of=20
southwest Virginia =96 but just a half hour drive west of Blacksburg=
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(home of Virginia Tech.). The Station Manager will provide a wide range of=
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the station office. Manager also provides technical, logistical, and=20
administrative support to research and teaching programs, supervises summer=
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staff, coordinates subcontracts and station projects, and supervises=20
general activities of the grounds. Manager oversees use of laboratories,=20
equipment, woodworking shop and vehicles. Candidate should have knowledge=20
of various technical, mechanical, and administrative functions pertinent to=
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supporting academic activities, including basic laboratory skills, record=20
keeping, library skills, computer competency, skills and safety knowledge=20
related to biological fieldwork, vehicle safety and maintenance, and=20
woodworking shop skills. This position requires the ability to interact and=
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communicate positively with a large number of faculty, researchers,=20
students, and public associated with the station. The successful candidate=
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will have exceptional organizational skills, enjoy working independently,=20
be physically fit, willing to embrace physical labor, a demanding work=20
environment, and occasional long hours outside in the field in all weather=
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conditions. Manager must be able to take primary day-to-day responsibility=
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for field station operations during much of the year when the Director and=
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Associate Director are not in residence, including irregular hours and=20
weekend days as needed. An understanding of field biology is desirable. A=20
graduate degree in biology or a related field with knowledge of field-based=
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research and teaching is desired. Experience at a field station or research=
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facility, and experience with experiential education, supervision, managing=
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or the hospitality industry will be useful. First aid, EMT, CPR, or other=20
medical and/or emergency training/certification would be beneficial.=20
Station Manager will report to the Associate Director. On-site housing may=
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be provided but residency on station grounds is not required.

Application review will begin February 9, 2007 but the position is open=20
until filled. For more information or questions about the position please=20
contact Butch Brodie (Director=20
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] 434-243-1068) or Eric=20
Nagy (Associate Director mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]
434-982-5486).
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The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action=
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To apply please complete steps #1 and #2:
1) Submit CV, statements of interest and experience, and two letters of=20
recommendation (submitted separately by the reference) to: Director,=20
University of Virginia, Mountain Lake Biological Station, P.O. Box 400327,=
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Charlottesville, VA 22904-4327, or fax to 434-982-5626, or email attachment=
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to: University Recruitment  Staffing, P.O. Box 400127 , Charlottesville ,=
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VA 22904-4127 , or fax to 434-924-6911. Please indicate position number=
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Eric S. Nagy, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Mountain Lake Biological Station
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Biology
University of Virginia / P.O. Box 400327
Charlottesville, VA 22904-4327 USA
street address:  485 McCormick Road / 238 Gilmer Hall
tel: +1-434-982-5486 (+1-540-626-5227 summer)
fax: +1-434-982-5626 (+1-540-626-5229 summer)
cel: +1-434-906-3122
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