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SCORE Greater Cincinnati Selects Betsy Newman as Executive Director
Hyde Park resident is author, speaker, business consultant 

Betsy Newman of Hyde Park, a speaker, business consultant and author of five leadership and career-enhancing books, has been selected executive director for the greater Cincinnati SCORE chapter. 

“Her role will be to take SCORE to even higher levels of achievement and recognition,” said Bill Haman, SCORE counselor and selection committee chair.  “The director’s position will strengthen our internal operation and consistency and externally enhance our standing and prestige in the community.”

Greater Cincinnati SCORE is one of the nation’s most active and acclaimed. The chapter won National SCORE Chapter of the Year in 2005. Two Cincinnati SCORE clients achieved national recognition in 2013 for SCORE Outstanding Woman-Owned Small Business and SCORE Outstanding Non-Profit.

“Betsy’s credentials, qualifications, references and connections in the community make her an outstanding selection for the position,” said Jim Stahly, incoming SCORE chapter chair. “In her private consulting company she has been engaged by P&G, Fidelity, Dow Jones. GE, Bethesda Hospital, Deloitte & Touche, and Xavier University.”

In 2012, Newman completed a five-year contract with Cygnus Corp. as director of a $10 million government project. She has also been a keynote speaker at 100-plus conferences and seminars.

She was a nominee for the Enquirer’s Woman of the Year and YWCA Career Woman of Achievement awards and serves on numerous community boards. Nearly 100 working and retired executives volunteer to counsel entrepreneurs and in-business owners throughout  southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky and southeast Indiana in marketing, operations and finance through individual and group counseling sessions and low-cost and no-cost seminars. This year, national SCORE celebrates 50 years of assisting entrepreneurs and small business owners with advice on managing their business challenges.
 
"As a group we possess the expertise to help virtually any business of any size in any industry,” said Mike Martin, SCORE chapter chairman.  “Our members enjoy helping small business owners see more clearly the pathway to success.  They are individuals who have achieved success in their own careers and place great value on giving back to their communities."

For more information about greater Cincinnati SCORE, its counseling, team mentoring, and seminars and workshops, go to www.scoreworks.org or call (513) 684-2812. 
 

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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED Welcomes Cliff Reed

Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) announced that Clifford A. Reed has joined the organization as Assistant Director of the Northern Kentucky ezone. He will work with Casey Barach, Senior Vice President of Entrepreneurship at Tri-ED and ezone Director, as part of the Northern Kentucky office of the Kentucky Innovation Network. 
 
“Cliff brings valued experience, determination and drive to our economic development team,” said Dan Tobergte, President and CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED.
 
Prior to joining the ezone, Reed was the Chief Financial Officer for Turfway Park, a thoroughbred racetrack in Florence, Ky. Reed formulated and executed business strategies as part of the senior management team that included financial planning, budgeting, financial reporting, human resources, risk management, information systems, and compliance with industry and governmental regulations. In addition, he worked closely with bankers, attorneys and accountants.
 
“One of the largest hurdles that the founders of startup companies face is putting together an accurate and reasonable financial plan for the business and potential investors,” Barach said. “In addition to his valuable executive experience and contacts from throughout the Greater Cincinnati region, Cliff’s financial expertise will be invaluable as we work to help companies that are commercializing a new product, technology or process in Northern Kentucky.”
 
Previously, Reed was associated with several companies in Greater Cincinnati, including Price Waterhouse, Arthur Andersen, and Chiquita Brands, where he held the positions of Senior Audit Manager, Controller and Director of Financial Reporting.
 
A lifelong resident of the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati area, Reed earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Kentucky. He is a former member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, both the Kentucky and Ohio Society of CPAs, and the National Association of Management Accounts. He is also a past president of the Leadership Northern Kentucky Alumni Association.

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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED Welcomes Jennifer Sand

Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) announced that Jennifer Sand has joined the organization as Sr. Director, Marketing & Informatics/Office Projects.
 
“We look forward to Jenny’s contributions, primarily in directing Northern Kentucky Tri-ED’s marketing efforts, working with new and existing high-tech informatics-based companies in concert with our many local, regional and state allies," said Dan Tobergte, President and CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-ED. 
 
Sand’s career spans both the private and public sectors. Most recently, she led the home office at Home Care by Black Stone in Cincinnati, with responsibility for government affairs and strategic partnerships, in addition to managing the marketing department. Sand also has extensive experience as District Director and Constituent Liaison in former Congressman Geoff Davis’ office in Ft. Mitchell, Ky. A native of Northern Kentucky, Sand obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Albion College in Albion, Michigan. Sand also has held leadership roles in LEGACY, Northern Kentucky’s young professional organization, and several other professional organizations.
 
“Jenny brings solid experience in marketing and communications as well as project-management skills to Northern Kentucky Tri-ED to market Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties for primary industry investment," Tobergte said. "These will be an asset to Northern Kentucky Tri-ED as we promote the region across the United States and the globe as an attractive place to do busines."

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What do you do in your new position at the University of Cincinnati?
I have the privilege of working every day to serve my alma mater, the University of Cincinnati and my 270,000 fellow graduates. Our team of Alumni Association staff and volunteers work tirelessly to create opportunities for alumni to be meaningfully engaged.

To me, the most valuable reasons for alumni to be involved are:
• To support the vision of our dynamic president, Santa Ono and the university’s mission to “… create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy, and enrich our university, city, state and global community."

• To support our current students at UC, continue to elevate the campus experience and assist in their preparation for life after college; and foster an environment that allows alumni to connect in order to positively impact each other’s personal and professional lives.

• The strength of the Alumni Association lies in the power of our alumni network. So the more people we have actively engaged, more opportunities will emerge for our students and alumni. The connections that we, as Bearcats, build on campus and as alumni will play a major role in our future success and will continue to enrich our lives over time.
 
What do you like best about this job?
The university is on an impressive upward trajectory under the Ieadership of President Ono. He brings such a positive energy to the campus and has been a natural “connector.” He cares about our students, faculty, staff, alumni and the whole Bearcat community. I wholeheartedly agree that this is the #HottestCollegeinAmerica, and as a loyal alumna, I am proud to be able to serve my university by his side. I have worked in the alumni business at five other universities, and I hold each of those campuses and professional experiences close to my heart. That said, there is nothing so sweet as coming home to UC, and there is no place I would rather serve as Alumni Director than at my alma mater. I had an amazing student experience that prepared me for my career and for life in general. I bleed Red and Black. I am passionate about my profession and I love UC. This is my dream job!
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati? 
I speak so much of the networking opportunities among alumni, but that connectivity transcends to the greater Cincinnati community as well. Cincinnati is a friendly place, and there are good people here who are willing to help, make introductions and share their expertise. Every time I meet someone, it is easy to find a commonality and feel immediately comfortable. 

I moved to Cincinnati from a small town outside of Columbus, Ohio, in 1992. I immediately connected with the university and the city of Cincinnati. It quickly became my home. I have been away for just four years, but as I have been re-acclimating myself, I am so impressed with how progressive the city is right now. Just as it is a period of growth on UC’s campus, it is for the city as well. There is such a diverse offering from professional sports to art and culture, new business accelerators, amazing restaurants and bars. It just goes on and on. There is an overall energy and excitement over this revitalization and growth, and the city is thriving.  

What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live? 
I live in Columbia Tusculum. I love the location because it’s so central and accessible to Downtown and Clifton. There is such growth in this area … it booming! I can walk to Mt. Lookout and Hyde Park. There are shops, restaurants and beautiful parks just around the corner. Nearly everything I need is a short walk or drive from my house. It is a perfect spot for me.

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What do you do in your new position at meetNKY?
Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate. … I lead a sales and promotions team to attract and retain meetings and visitors into the Northern Kentucky area.
 
What do you like best about this job?
I love representing what is exciting and vibrant about NKY as well as building some regional and national noise about our area. As a leader, it is awesome to work with such a motivated and passionate team. 
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati?
It is such a great region with all the friendly attitude of the Midwest and true hospitality of the South. I am excited to see Newport, Ky. join the famous Bourbon Trail and the rebirth of great brewing in the city of Cincinnati at many new venues.
 
What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live?
I live in Fort Thomas … one of the most unique small towns in NKY. I love our sense of community and place but the incredible five-minute access to downtown Cincinnati. 

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Hixson, a Cincinnati-based architecture, engineering and interior design firm, announced today that Thomas Hines has joined the firm as a Sr. Cost Estimator. In this role, Hines provides preliminary and conceptual estimating, monitors project costs from inception to completion, responds to cost projection issues and assists in developing historical cost data. Hines, a resident of Union Township, Ohio, holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering Technology from Western Kentucky University.

Hixson is an architecture, engineering and interior design firm specializing in projects for corporate office environments, retail projects and industrial processing facilities. Listed as one of the top firms in North America, Hixson delivers insight and advocacy leading to intelligent project execution through 16 integrated technical disciplines.

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What do you do in your new position at Envision?
As the development director, I am responsible for finding additional funding streams to help our programs grow and be able to continue to offer the best services possible to the children and adults that we serve in the developmentally delayed community.
 
What do you like best about this job?
The people at Envision (formerly known as Residential Home Corporation) are such a passionate and dedicated group. Their willingness to help each other and better serve those who need us is infectious. We are led by a wonderful CEO, Tricia Burke, who is a true visionary. Her leadership inspires everyone and makes this a very special place to work. I feel very fortunate. 
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati?
Originally from Chicago, I have always likened Cincinnati to a smaller version of the Windy City. There is so much to do, and the people are very helpful and friendly. I once moved out of town for about eight months because of a job transfer and I just couldn’t wait to get back to the Queen City! It has definitely become my home.
 
What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live?
I live in Union Township, and having the new Jungle Jim’s within a five-minute drive has been a lot of fun! I love showing it off to friends who come in from out of town.

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What do you do in your new position at the University of Cincinnati?
I assist the UC Foundation President—Rod Grabowski—in leading, organizing, and overseeing planning, strategies and operations of the UC Foundation Board of Trustees.

What do you like best about this job?
For the past 20 years, my career as a board professional has equipped me to ensure the success of boards in higher education. With a focus on the core mission of boards and their governance roles, I am gratified when extraordinary leaders work to improve the lives of students, faculty and staff of institutions of higher education. It is a privilege to my alma mater because U.C. prepared me well for a great and successful career. I am a proud UC alum who feels like Dorothy from "The Wizard of Oz" because there is no place like home. I have ruby red slippers in my office.
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati? 
Living and working in the Greater Cincinnati region is the best of both worlds. The community is willing to open its arms to new people and encourage their involvement. More importantly, this area was a GREAT place to raise our three sons who are very successful in their own lives.  
 
What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live? 
About 23 years ago, we moved from northwest Dayton to West Chester (Beckett Ridge area). My husband’s job is in downtown Cincinnati, and I commuted to Dayton for those years. West Chester was the “perfect” half-way location for us. We LOVE the sense of this growing and diverse community along with its stunning economic growth, proximity to our hometown of Dayton, the strong and vibrant Lakota School District, along with many great recreational venues. It truly has become a great home for us.

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UC Alumnus, Education Advocate Joins The University of Cincinnati Foundation

Lynnette M. Heard fills newly created board relations role

Nearly 40 years after graduating from the University of Cincinnati, Lynnette M. Heard, who has a master’s in education, joined the UC Foundation on February 19 as the organization’s first Director of Foundation Board Relations.

In this newly created position, she will assist the UC Foundation president in leading, organizing and overseeing planning, strategies and operations of the UC Foundation Board of Trustees. She graduated from UC in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in Education.

Inspired by her own experience, Heard is excited to be a part of an organization that helps students’ dreams of a quality education come true.

“I am truly honored and humbled to have this special opportunity to give back to the University of Cincinnati, which has brought so much to my life. As an undergraduate student and scholarship recipient, I didn’t realize the impact philanthropy had on my journey,” she says. “Now, as a board professional, I’m delighted to be a partner with UC Foundation leadership to enable others to benefit from the highest levels of excellence forged by the University of Cincinnati.”

Heard, who lives in West Chester, spent the early part of her career in marketing and communications. She later moved into educational administrative leadership roles, including executive director of the Office of the President at the University of Dayton, executive director for the Southwestern Ohio Council for Higher Education (SOCHE) and executive assistant to President and Secretary to the Board at Wright State University. She has held national positions with the Association of Governing Boards and the National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education.

She was most recently president and CEO of BRIDGES for a Just Community.

“I am thrilled Lynnette has joined our team. Her expertise in board relations and her vast community connections are sure to inspire our board. Her skillset is a perfect match to cultivate our board members’ talent and expertise to the fullest for the betterment of our advancement efforts at UC,” says UC Foundation President Rod Grabowski.

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The E.W. Scripps Company has hired industry veteran Sean McLaughlin as its vice president of news, effective March 6.   
McLaughlin, a dynamic news leader with proven results, joins Scripps from KMOV in St. Louis, where he was executive news director and creative services director. He will rely on his experiences at all levels of newsroom operations in guiding the news strategy for the Scripps television division. His focus will be on journalism excellence, audience relevance and digital platforms.

“I am very excited about Sean joining the Scripps team," says Brian Lawlor, senior vice president of the Scripps broadcast division. “He impressed me so much in his first interview, and it grew from there. He has a history of growing news ratings, most recently taking KMOV from third to first. Sean has a ton of energy and represents the leadership skills that motivate people to want to work hard and to want to win.”

Before starting at KMOV in 2007, McLaughlin was a news director at KTUL, the ABC affiliate in Tulsa, Okla., from 2005-2007. Prior to that, he was the news director at the FOX affiliate in Tulsa, KOKI, from 2001-2005.

From 1996-2001, he developed his insight for news strategy at WICS in Springfield, Ill. He started as an anchor and political reporter but moved up to executive producer and finally news director. He developed his on-air skills as an anchor and reporter at KAAL, in Austin, Minn., from 1994-1996.

Under his leadership, his news team at KMOV received numerous awards including a national Edward R. Murrow Award in 2011 for the documentary State of Education, four regional Emmy Awards and the RTNDA Unity Award in 2009 for A Shared St. Louis.

McLaughlin has a bachelor’s degree in political science and mass communications from Minnesota State University.

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What do you do in your new position as executive chef at Local 127?
I have the staff do a deep clean along with myself. We all scrub every nook and cranny together. It’s a great team-building exercise, and you get a feel for and know your new co-workers. In this business, as a leader you need to be willing to do everything it takes. It builds camaraderie and you see who is lazy!   

What do you like best about this job?
Eating amazing food every day and having the ability to be exposed to so many ingredients. Teaching what I have learned to others.
 
What's great about living/working in Cincinnati?
It’s a tight group of chefs and everyone knows one another—makes it fun. The amazing purveyors and farmers we get to work with. The Reds!

What part of town do you live in, and what do you most like about the neighborhood in which you live? 
I live in Licking River in Covington. It's a beautiful historic district that’s close to downtown, and I can walk to work. I cross the Roebling bridge every day and see the Queen City.

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Mercy Health Physicians Names Randall T. Curnow Vice President of Medical Affairs

Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood through its network of care, announces that Mercy Health Physicians has named Randall T. Curnow, Jr., MD, MBA, FACP, FACHE, FACPE as Vice President of Medical Affairs for Mercy Health Physicians.

As Vice President of Medical Affairs for Mercy Health Physicians, Dr. Curnow, Jr. will serve as a key member of the Mercy Health Physicians Executive team focusing on working toward further development of the strong, multi-specialty group. He will play an integral role in leading Mercy Health Physicians’ journey in clinical integration, which includes Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMH), Accountable Care (ACO) activities, quality improvement and physician leadership development. 

Dr. Curnow comes to Mercy Health from Summit Medical Group in Knoxville, TN, where he spent five years. In his most recent role, as Executive Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, he worked with the Board of Directors and senior management team on accountable care, clinical integration, medical home and quality measurement and improvement strategies. Under his area of responsibility were clinical quality reporting, metrics and improvement, the accountable care division, patient experience and satisfaction, care management and coordination services, hospitalists services, workplace wellness programs and urgent care centers. In these roles, Dr. Curnow was responsible for over 100 employees. He developed the first patient-centered medical home program in Tennessee recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). 

Prior to this, Dr. Curnow was with Boylan Medical Group in Raleigh, NC for 10 years where he served as President and practiced in Internal Medicine. Dr. Curnow has received the NCQA Physician Recognition Award for Diabetes and Heart/Stroke Care (2007); he also has given numerous lectures and presentations across the country; as well as authored publications and papers. 

Dr. Curnow holds a number of certifications and professional associations; as well as an MBA from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA; Residency in Internal Medicine and Internship in Psychiatry from Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. He holds his MD from University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Curnow now resides in Loveland with his wife, Theresa, and two boys, Ryan and Colin. 

Mercy Health makes quality healthcare easy to help you be well in mind, body and spirit. Mercy Health is a premier healthcare provider that has been serving Greater Cincinnati for more than 160 years. Mercy Health provides an integrated network of leading physicians, compassionate caregivers, comprehensive services and exceptional care at more than 140 locations across the region. The Mercy Health network of care includes five award-winning hospitals, senior living communities, primary care and specialty physician practices, outpatient centers, social service agencies, fitness centers and a variety of outreach programs. Truven Health Analytics has named Mercy Health hospitals as the only Greater Cincinnati hospitals to earn national top 100 ratings, placing them among the best hospitals in the nation. Truven has also named Mercy Health as one of the nation’s Top 15 health systems. Mercy Health is part of Catholic Health Partners - the largest health system in Ohio and fourth largest employer. To learn more visit, e-mercy.com and engage in the conversation via Mercy Health’s social media channels (@mercy_health on Twitter and Mercy Health on Facebook). 

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Mercy Health Physicians Names Timothy M. Duever Vice President of Physician Transactions 

Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood through its network of care, announces that Mercy Health Physicians has named Timothy M. Duever as Vice President of Physician Transactions.

As Vice President of Physician Transactions, Duever is primarily responsible for facilitating new physician affiliation agreements and employed physician contract renewals in a timely fashion for Mercy Health Physicians and all Mercy Health facilities. As part of this process, he will manage a team to obtain third-party appraisals, perform financial and strategic due diligence, and develop legal documents. Guiding his efforts will be Mercy Health’s strategic vision for community needs, quality care and physician-hospital system integration. 

Duever joins Mercy Health from The Christ Hospital Health Network, where for the last three years he served as Senior Executive Director, Physician Division. He grew the employed network by more than 100 providers in 10 specialties and developed the infrastructure to manage the operational and financial needs of the division. Duever also led a multidisciplinary team to implement conversion from independent practice to employed provider, and served as the liaison between hospital and physicians to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care within the enterprise. 

Prior to this role, Duever was the Director of Healthcare Strategy Group at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He has also held positions with V4 Consulting. He started his career with Ernst & Young, LLP. 

Duever holds a Masters in Healthcare Administration from Xavier University, with a BA in Accounting from Indiana University. He is involved with Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). He resides in Mariemont with his wife and two children. 

Mercy Health makes quality health care easy to help you be well in mind, body and spirit. Mercy Health is a premier health care provider that has been serving Greater Cincinnati for more than 160 years. Mercy Health provides an integrated network of leading physicians, compassionate caregivers, comprehensive services and exceptional care at more than 140 locations across the region. The Mercy Health network of care includes five award-winning hospitals, senior living communities, primary care and specialty physician practices, outpatient centers, social service agencies, fitness centers and a variety of outreach programs. Truven Health Analytics has named Mercy Health hospitals as the only Greater Cincinnati hospitals to earn national top 100 ratings, placing them among the best hospitals in the nation. Truven has also named Mercy Health as one of the nation’s Top 15 health systems. Mercy Health is part of Catholic Health Partners - the largest health system in Ohio and fourth largest employer. To learn more visit, e-mercy.com and engage in the conversation via Mercy Health’s social media channels (@mercy_health on Twitter and Mercy Health on Facebook).

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Mercy Health Appoints Peter Owendoff President of the Mercy Health Foundation 

Mercy Health, which provides quality care with compassion in your neighborhood through its network of care, announces that it has appointed Peter Owendoff President of the Mercy Health Foundation. Owendoff assumed his role on January 21 and is responsible for raising and directing funds toward advancing and improving health care at Mercy Health. 

“Peter has a proven track record in fundraising, capital giving, planned giving and strategic capital campaigns. His expertise will help the Mercy Health Foundation raise funds that support Mercy Health’s mission to extend the healing ministry of Jesus by improving the health of our communities with an emphasis on people who are poor and under-served,” says Yousuf J. Ahmad, Mercy Health Market President and CEO. 

Owendoff comes to the Mercy Health Foundation from Cincinnati’s Xavier University, where he served as Executive Director of Major Gifts since 2005. He managed the major gifts team that helped raise more than $200 million dollars toward Xavier’s To See Great Wonders Capital Campaign. He also managed key solicitations for the University President and Vice President for University Relations. 

Previously, he served as Xavier University’s Regional Director for Development from 1998-2005 with responsibility for the southern region of the United States. He has also held a marketing and sales position supporting Xavier with The Superlative Group in Cleveland. 

Owendoff earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Xavier University. He lives in the Indian Springs neighborhood in Sharonville with his wife Lisa, who is originally from Blue Ash. 

Mercy Health makes compassionate quality health care easy to help you be well in mind, body and spirit. Mercy Health has been serving Greater Cincinnati for more than 160 years. Mercy Health provides an integrated network of leading physicians, compassionate caregivers, comprehensive services and exceptional care at more than 140 locations across the region. The Mercy Health network of care includes five award-winning hospitals, senior living communities, primary care and specialty physician practices, outpatient centers, social service agencies, fitness centers and a variety of outreach programs. Truven Health Analytics has named Mercy Health hospitals as the only Greater Cincinnati hospitals to earn national top 100 ratings, placing them among the best hospitals in the nation. Truven has also named Mercy Health as one of the nation’s Top 15 health systems. Mercy Health is part of Catholic Health Partners, the largest health system in Ohio and fourth largest employer. To learn more visit, e-mercy.com and engage in the conversation via Mercy Health’s social media channels (@mercy_health on Twitter and Mercy Health on Facebook). 

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