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		<title><![CDATA[Online Degrees and CLEP and DSST Exam Prep Discussion - [ARCHIVE] Excelsior, Thomas Edison, and Charter Oak Specific Discussion]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Online Degrees and CLEP and DSST Exam Prep Discussion - https://degreeforum.net/mybb]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:37:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[BALS COSC vs TESU]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-BALS-COSC-vs-TESU</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:13:16 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=70117">AJ_Atlanta</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Okay, so I know things have been changing but can anyone summarize the advantages / disadvantages of a BALS at these two schools?  I know the Shmoop v TESU changes may have impacted things as well, but is it enough to favor Charter Oaks?<br />
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Thanks for the help (and any sheets for a plan out there?)]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Okay, so I know things have been changing but can anyone summarize the advantages / disadvantages of a BALS at these two schools?  I know the Shmoop v TESU changes may have impacted things as well, but is it enough to favor Charter Oaks?<br />
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Thanks for the help (and any sheets for a plan out there?)]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Study.com Employee Discount]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Study-com-Employee-Discount</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 22 Sep 2018 01:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=85480">natshar</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just got a new job. I'm not going to say the name of it for privacy reasons, but it is a very large sub sandwich chain. Anyways, I enrolled in their online training and in it their was a link for University partners. Something about 50% off on study.com? Anyone know anything about this? Anyone ever worked for a company (either this sandwich company or any company) that offers a discount on study.com? This is interesting.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just got a new job. I'm not going to say the name of it for privacy reasons, but it is a very large sub sandwich chain. Anyways, I enrolled in their online training and in it their was a link for University partners. Something about 50% off on study.com? Anyone know anything about this? Anyone ever worked for a company (either this sandwich company or any company) that offers a discount on study.com? This is interesting.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Have any DegreeForum alumni went on to teach in Japan?]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Have-any-DegreeForum-alumni-went-on-to-teach-in-Japan</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 21:56:54 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=82121">leland.kirk</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I know there are a few of us that got on this forum and got a degree (or are working on one) to teach abroad. Just not sure I'd seen anyone explicitly mention Japan. I've got family over there and getting onto a program like JET would be ideal. I guess I don't have a question so much as general anxiety towards the application process which starts pretty soon. I've got to work on trying to get a letter from TESU showing I'm expected to graduate in December though (since I cut it too close for September). Anyone had to do that? Is it similar to proof of enrollment?<br />
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I'd love to hear anything about some of us that went on to teach abroad or are planning to or anything really! I'm sleep deprived and initially asked a question about JET that turned out to be on their FAQ...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I know there are a few of us that got on this forum and got a degree (or are working on one) to teach abroad. Just not sure I'd seen anyone explicitly mention Japan. I've got family over there and getting onto a program like JET would be ideal. I guess I don't have a question so much as general anxiety towards the application process which starts pretty soon. I've got to work on trying to get a letter from TESU showing I'm expected to graduate in December though (since I cut it too close for September). Anyone had to do that? Is it similar to proof of enrollment?<br />
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I'd love to hear anything about some of us that went on to teach abroad or are planning to or anything really! I'm sleep deprived and initially asked a question about JET that turned out to be on their FAQ...]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[TESU Enrollment Question]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-TESU-Enrollment-Question--30297</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=83865">mysonx3</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I'm trying to figure out if it's a good idea for me to enroll at TESU now so that I can a) Pre-plan credits, b) Get some things "officially" evaluated so I can see where I stand, c) possibly knock out the Cornerstone now rather than waiting, and d) Get the enrollment and some of the transcript sending done now rather than doing it at the end when I'm (presumably) rushing to meet a certain graduation date<br />
<br />
But since I'm taking classes at a B&amp;M CC right now to meet the "graded credits" requirement for my desired grad school program(s), I just wanted to check and make sure there's no weird rule that I can only transfer in B&amp;M credits when I first enroll, or something like that.<br />
<br />
And since I'm 19 and currently only have alt credits (no RA ones), I know I'll have to take the Accuplacer to get the age waiver. Does anyone know if I can simply have the Accuplacer score that I took a couple weeks ago (for placement at the CC) sent in, or will I have to take it again?<br />
<br />
Also, are there any other downsides to enrolling now rather than waiting?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I'm trying to figure out if it's a good idea for me to enroll at TESU now so that I can a) Pre-plan credits, b) Get some things "officially" evaluated so I can see where I stand, c) possibly knock out the Cornerstone now rather than waiting, and d) Get the enrollment and some of the transcript sending done now rather than doing it at the end when I'm (presumably) rushing to meet a certain graduation date<br />
<br />
But since I'm taking classes at a B&amp;M CC right now to meet the "graded credits" requirement for my desired grad school program(s), I just wanted to check and make sure there's no weird rule that I can only transfer in B&amp;M credits when I first enroll, or something like that.<br />
<br />
And since I'm 19 and currently only have alt credits (no RA ones), I know I'll have to take the Accuplacer to get the age waiver. Does anyone know if I can simply have the Accuplacer score that I took a couple weeks ago (for placement at the CC) sent in, or will I have to take it again?<br />
<br />
Also, are there any other downsides to enrolling now rather than waiting?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[TESU Diversity]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-TESU-Diversity</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:32:25 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=83865">mysonx3</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[What are your favorite options for the "Diversity" Gen Ed requirement at TESU? I had initially planned on using Introductory Sociology for this, but now looking at potentially doing a plan that uses that as part of a Sociology AoS. Curious what other people have used for this.<br />
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Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[What are your favorite options for the "Diversity" Gen Ed requirement at TESU? I had initially planned on using Introductory Sociology for this, but now looking at potentially doing a plan that uses that as part of a Sociology AoS. Curious what other people have used for this.<br />
<br />
Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[What do i Do if an application asks for GPA with a degree from the Big 3?]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-What-do-i-Do-if-an-application-asks-for-GPA-with-a-degree-from-the-Big-3</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=76580">Crt</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello -<br />
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<br />
If an application asks my GPA, what would you recommend if credits were from one of the Big 3?  <br />
<br />
Thank you.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello -<br />
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<br />
If an application asks my GPA, what would you recommend if credits were from one of the Big 3?  <br />
<br />
Thank you.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[ACE Transcript To TESU]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-ACE-Transcript-To-TESU--30291</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 22:05:22 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=59461">ISKBizz15</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[The transfer information on the TESU site for ACE isn't that clear. In order to transfer my ACE transcript to TESU would it need to be sent electronically or by paper? Also, what exactly do they mean by "<span style="color: #000000;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: Geneva, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">The fee for establishing a record with ACE is &#36;20.00. This fee includes one complimentary transcript"?</span></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The transfer information on the TESU site for ACE isn't that clear. In order to transfer my ACE transcript to TESU would it need to be sent electronically or by paper? Also, what exactly do they mean by "<span style="color: #000000;" class="mycode_color"><span style="font-family: Geneva, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="mycode_font">The fee for establishing a record with ACE is &#36;20.00. This fee includes one complimentary transcript"?</span></span>]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Study.com and TESU partnership?]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Study-com-and-TESU-partnership</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 17:19:18 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=86612">Jenna.C</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I joined Study.com after I enrolled at TESU. I'm currently taking classes on Study.com. Do I need to tell TESU that I enrolled there or just wait until they send my transcripts? I already paid for the Capstone and whatever other fees I paid for at the time.<br />
<br />
Also, I believe TESU just puts Credit down on the transcript, not a grade. Is that correct? And do I get credit as long as I get 70% on SDC? Not that I'm aiming for a 70, I'm just trying to understand how it works.<br />
<br />
Thank-you in advance!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I joined Study.com after I enrolled at TESU. I'm currently taking classes on Study.com. Do I need to tell TESU that I enrolled there or just wait until they send my transcripts? I already paid for the Capstone and whatever other fees I paid for at the time.<br />
<br />
Also, I believe TESU just puts Credit down on the transcript, not a grade. Is that correct? And do I get credit as long as I get 70% on SDC? Not that I'm aiming for a 70, I'm just trying to understand how it works.<br />
<br />
Thank-you in advance!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[TESU Liberal Studies with Concentration Class Options]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-TESU-Liberal-Studies-with-Concentration-Class-Options</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:58:37 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=86612">Jenna.C</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am a Liberal Arts major. I am looking at pursuing the Social Science concentration. <br />
<br />
I looked at what they say you can take under the Social Science list under the Knowledge of the Human Cultures. They list 4 Upper Level History courses. I was interested in taking some of the Upper Level courses on Study.com which are not listed but I see are transferable to TESU. <br />
<br />
Does anybody know if TESU will accept other classes to fulfill the Upper Level Credits for the Social Science Concentration or only the ones they have listed? I will contact an advisor at some point, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this?<br />
<br />
Thank-you in advance!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am a Liberal Arts major. I am looking at pursuing the Social Science concentration. <br />
<br />
I looked at what they say you can take under the Social Science list under the Knowledge of the Human Cultures. They list 4 Upper Level History courses. I was interested in taking some of the Upper Level courses on Study.com which are not listed but I see are transferable to TESU. <br />
<br />
Does anybody know if TESU will accept other classes to fulfill the Upper Level Credits for the Social Science Concentration or only the ones they have listed? I will contact an advisor at some point, but I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with this?<br />
<br />
Thank-you in advance!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cornerstone Waiver for TESU if I already paid]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Cornerstone-Waiver-for-TESU-if-I-already-paid</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2018 22:51:27 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=86612">Jenna.C</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I already paid for the Cornerstone class since I didn't know you could get a waiver by joining Study.com. I have since joined. <br />
If I withdraw today, I will only get 25% of the money back but that's &#36;75 more in my pocket. <br />
Would this work? Can I withdraw today and ask for a waiver tomorrow. I am currently also enrolled for a TECEP at the moment.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I already paid for the Cornerstone class since I didn't know you could get a waiver by joining Study.com. I have since joined. <br />
If I withdraw today, I will only get 25% of the money back but that's &#36;75 more in my pocket. <br />
Would this work? Can I withdraw today and ask for a waiver tomorrow. I am currently also enrolled for a TECEP at the moment.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[guided vs online tesu capstone]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-guided-vs-online-tesu-capstone</link>
			<pubDate>Sun, 16 Sep 2018 01:58:29 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=81289">shendaddy</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[hi<br />
<br />
i was looking to get into the October term online capstone, but looks like its full. if i want to grad in March, my only other option looks to be  guided. i'm still not clear on how it works. is the guided capstone online as well, but just works at a slower pace ?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[hi<br />
<br />
i was looking to get into the October term online capstone, but looks like its full. if i want to grad in March, my only other option looks to be  guided. i'm still not clear on how it works. is the guided capstone online as well, but just works at a slower pace ?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[TESU Certifcates?]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-TESU-Certifcates</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2018 23:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=85480">natshar</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I would like some information on them. If I were to be a degree seeking TESU student...<br />
<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Would I be able to test out of all the classes (in other words earn none of the credit at TESU or through TECEP)<br />
</li>
<li>Would I have to pay a waiver fee for each one in addition to the degree? <br />
</li>
<li>Would I have to pay a separate graduation fee?<br />
</li>
<li>Any other information I should know in earning certficates?<br />
</li>
</ul>
]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I would like some information on them. If I were to be a degree seeking TESU student...<br />
<br />
<ul class="mycode_list"><li>Would I be able to test out of all the classes (in other words earn none of the credit at TESU or through TECEP)<br />
</li>
<li>Would I have to pay a waiver fee for each one in addition to the degree? <br />
</li>
<li>Would I have to pay a separate graduation fee?<br />
</li>
<li>Any other information I should know in earning certficates?<br />
</li>
</ul>
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			<title><![CDATA[Capstone Anxiety]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Capstone-Anxiety</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2018 05:59:00 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=76918">Iamtehking</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone!<br />
<br />
Thanks to this forum I BELIEVE I am at the end of my degree. I'm currently at the end of the capstone, and have one week left to go. I started in the July term, but sadly my job has kept me very busy (traveling, late days and such) and I am WORRIED.<br />
<br />
For anyone who has taken the capstone...I turned in many of my assignments late. I followed formats used in example capstones and I am not worried about length, but having turned in everything EXCEPT the first chapter (due to many formatting errors the professor said to truck on) late I am very worried.<br />
<br />
So far I only turned in the 2nd assignment on time and received a 97/100. Should I attempt to get an extension? Just scared that I've duped myself :[]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello everyone!<br />
<br />
Thanks to this forum I BELIEVE I am at the end of my degree. I'm currently at the end of the capstone, and have one week left to go. I started in the July term, but sadly my job has kept me very busy (traveling, late days and such) and I am WORRIED.<br />
<br />
For anyone who has taken the capstone...I turned in many of my assignments late. I followed formats used in example capstones and I am not worried about length, but having turned in everything EXCEPT the first chapter (due to many formatting errors the professor said to truck on) late I am very worried.<br />
<br />
So far I only turned in the 2nd assignment on time and received a 97/100. Should I attempt to get an extension? Just scared that I've duped myself :[]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Transfer Credit towards degree @ TESU]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Transfer-Credit-towards-degree-TESU</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=86604">Supermind</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[I just got a promotional email from TESU about how transfer credits apply toward one's degree. Could someone help me understand if it signifies a change in their policy? It says the following:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">BA LS: </span>Accepts up to 27 credits in free electives and enables students to apply the widest variety of transfer credits to area of study requirements. <br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">BSBA (GM):</span> Students can apply a broad range of transfer credits to area of study requirements, which can accommodate multiple business disciplines. <br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">BS (Tech. Studies): </span>Accepts up to 15 credits in free electives and enables students to apply a wide variety of transfer credits to area of study requirements, which can accommodate different technical disciplines.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I just got a promotional email from TESU about how transfer credits apply toward one's degree. Could someone help me understand if it signifies a change in their policy? It says the following:<br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">BA LS: </span>Accepts up to 27 credits in free electives and enables students to apply the widest variety of transfer credits to area of study requirements. <br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">BSBA (GM):</span> Students can apply a broad range of transfer credits to area of study requirements, which can accommodate multiple business disciplines. <br />
<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;" class="mycode_b">BS (Tech. Studies): </span>Accepts up to 15 credits in free electives and enables students to apply a wide variety of transfer credits to area of study requirements, which can accommodate different technical disciplines.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[choosing not to tansfer a course]]></title>
			<link>https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-choosing-not-to-tansfer-a-course</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:50:17 +0000</pubDate>
			<dc:creator><![CDATA[<a href="https://degreeforum.net/mybb/member.php?action=profile&uid=77704">homeschoolmom1</a>]]></dc:creator>
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			<description><![CDATA[If somebody takes a course at a University as a non degree seeking student, then enrolls at COSC, but does not want to transfer the old course, is that ok? Or is there somehow an obligation to disclose all of the courses taken in the past?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[If somebody takes a course at a University as a non degree seeking student, then enrolls at COSC, but does not want to transfer the old course, is that ok? Or is there somehow an obligation to disclose all of the courses taken in the past?]]></content:encoded>
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