- BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Sparky Says It's Great to Be a Tiger
- Nonprofit Sponsors Honored for Low-Income Housing Innovations
- Motor Homes Can Give Travelers a Price Break : Transportation: Touring Europe by rented RV is one way to beat the high cost of hotels and restaurants. Most include refrigerator, gas stove and hot water shower.
- FICTION
- Villagers Struggle to Save 'Landmark' Status : Preservation: Just 40 miles from the city, the tiny town may soon be swallowed up. A compact would pay landowners for low density.
- Presbyterians OK Equality Prayer
- Grandview Students Plan Historical Play
- O.C. Judge Decries Delay in Executing the 'Deserving'
- Lesotho Hopes to Sell Water to S. Africa
- Sen. Hill Pushes 2 Bills to Ease Park Purchases : Legislation: The measures would eliminate the rule requiring two-thirds majority approval of tax increases to buy open space.
- Pomona College Pupil Wins Essay Contest
- A Frank look at NBC sounds a warning for all network news
- 7 Years Later, $175,000 Paid to Settle Police Brutality Case
- California IN BRIEF : LIVERMORE : War Device May Have Peacetime Uses
- Better Late Than Never, Some New Parents Say, but Others Aren't So Sure : Families: Many older couples take delight in their young children. But they wonder whether they will have the stamina to keep up with their teen-agers.
- Volcano That Killed 37 Erupts Again : Japan: Mt. Unzen spews smoke and debris, sets houses afire. But thousands of people had been evacuated from the area.
- PERSPECTIVE ON CHINA : The Wrong One Died Again : Jiang Qing's death sparked little action; it's the passing of Deng Xiaoping and his gang that the people await.
- OBITUARY : Esther Davis; Founded Communications Dept.
- Crews Battle Paper Fire 11 Hours
- Time to Gang Up on Gangs, Authorities Say : Crime: Law enforcement experts, school officials and politicians discuss unified county strategies to curb the epidemic of organized lawless juveniles.
- U.S. Making it Harder to Create 'Funny Money'
- NEWBURY PARK : Council OKs Funds for Road Extension
- COMMENTARY ON COLLEGE SPORTS : Why Do Budget Cuts Always Punish Scholar-Athlete Ideal? : Football and basketball lag behind lesser-known sports in graduation rates, but the 'little guys' feel the budget ax.
- Another Expensive Initiation
- USC, Smith Negotiating an Extension
- CSUN's Sharts Signs Contract With Indians
- Bowling
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- President's No. 1 Economist Adds Power to the Post : White House: With his tennis game and grasp of analysis, Michael J. Boskin has become one of the most influential senior policy-makers in the Bush Administration.
- Women Without Men : ODD GIRLS AND TWILIGHT LOVERS: A History of Lesbian Life in Twentieth Century America, <i> By Lillian Faderman (Columbia University Press: $29.95; 361 pp.)</i>
- New Home Sales Surge 77% in Southern Calif.
- Hard-Hat Tour of Convention Center
- Sen. Hill Pushes Bills to Ease Park Purchases
- Sheriff's Gun Permit Policy Draws Fire : Recall: Sutter County residents are trying to oust Arthur Brandwood because he has cracked down on awarding permits for carrying concealed weapons.
- On the Mean Streets of the Drug Capital of Medellin 'There Is No Law' : Trafficking: Most of the Colombian killers-- and the killed--are young.
- Sometimes it's important to run fast. Sometimes...
- Chilean Woman, 61, Expecting 65th Child
- Addicted to Helping Others
- Q & A : Judge Makes Case Backlog a Thing of Past
- DR. MICHAEL MEYERS: Addicted Now to Helping Others
- Retro : Also worth watching:
- 'DNA Dog Tag' System Used to Identify Dead
- Patients' Protest Draws Fallout
- Presbyterians Desperately Need a Sexual Reformation : Religion: The Christian church, if it's to retain any moral credibility, must move beyond heterosexism and accept all people's sexuality.
- Goal of Freeing Spy Gains Support : Espionage: Five years and a war have passed since Jonathan Pollard began a life sentence for selling U.S. secrets to Israel. His defenders seek a new trial, a reduced sentence, or clemency.
- BOOK MARK : Lesbianism: Out of the Closet, Into Super-Sexy Rebelliousness : <i> In this social history of love between women, the author traces the shifts in focus of lesbian-feminism. An excerpt.</i>
- America's Challenge: Getting Along With People We Don't Like : Law: Equal opportunity ought to be the focus of public policy, not quotas, not ethnic or gender politics. Education is the proper place to begin.
- ROADWORK : Major projects for the week of June 9-15
- Putting an End to 'Drowning Season' : * O.C. Needs Safety Measures to Prevent Pool Accidents
- PREP TRACK : Lack of Top-Level Competition Is Evident at Outdoor Meet
- PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : Is San Diego in Bonds' Future?
- BEATING THE ODDS : A Lean Budget and Small-Town 'Stigma' Have Not Kept Dan Guerrero From Success at Dominguez Hills
- Boxing
- Shaquille O'Neal Made the Right Decision
- Twelve years ago Robert Bolt, right,...
- * Rene H. Caron has joined Alpha...
- Consumers Need Bankruptcy Insurance When Travel Companies Fold : Trips: Without coverage, travelers risk losing their deposit money and sometimes their ticket home. Cancellation insurance is another sensible option.
- New Mexico's High Road Winds Into the Past
- Pasadena : Shuttle Changes Studied
- A Show of Colors : Parade: Throngs of flag-waving spectators cheer the troops as they march toward the San Clemente pier.
- Gastineau Puts Down Dukes in Debut
- BASEBALL / GARY KLEIN : Bonds Becomes a Catch for A's
- Bullpen Does Job, Keeps Yankees in Race
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Johnson's Homer Powers Mets Past Astros
- The Power of Julia : How did a 23-year-old actress become such a Hollywood force after only six movies?
- The Pleasure of His Company : A MODEL WORLD: And Other Stories, <i> By Michael Chabon (William Morrow: $18.95; 205 pp.)</i>
- STYLE : FASHION : How the Daring Do
- GROWING UP WESTERN, edited by Clarus...
- Underneath All the Sophistication Lurks the Darker, Unexplored Paris
- Ex-Rockette Found Stabbed to Death
- Career Training Begins in Class
- Double Trouble for Mothers of Twins : Mental health: They are more likely to suffer from depression than women whose babies are born more than two years apart, researchers say.
- Budget Has Reserve, 10 Fewer Jobs
- $150,000 Donated to Design College
- Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Nuclear Plant Safety X-rays Questioned
- India's President Appeals for an End to Political Violence
- Officials Seek Surer Path to Park Funds : Bonds: State legislators are asked to change the law so a simple majority of voters can approve measures earmarked for recreation.
- College Foundation Plans Reforms Amid Controversy : Education: Decision-making at the Moorpark school's fund-raising arm is being reorganized to restore trust.
- History, Housing Need Not Be in Conflict : * San Juan Capistrano's Little Hollywood Plan Must Be Compatible With Los Rios Area
- Longtime Rivals, Immigrants Blur Gang Battle Lines : Violence: Central American youths add an element of intercultural conflict among Latinos. The groups include more teen-agers willing to kill, experts say.
- LOTTERY RESULTS : JUNE 8
- Taking on the Gangs--on All Fronts : Mission Bay violence got quick action. What about other neighborhoods?
- Whitaker's Home Run Beats Angels, 4-3
- FRENCH OPEN: MEN'S FINALS : Americans Get Feel of Clay as Agassi Takes On Courier
- ROWING : Penn and Boston Win Titles
- Tasteful but Tame From Vandross : *** LUTHER VANDROSS "Love Power" <i> Epic</i>
- Putting Retirement Fund Money to Good Use
- Hermetically Seared : MAO II, <i> By Don De Lillo (Viking: $19.95; 238 pp.)</i>
- Flying With an Outback Mailman
- THE BIZ
- Preparing Soil So It Will Require Less Water
- FICTION
- Paris Restaurants Where the Food Isn't French
- The United States of Being : HUNTING MR. HEARTBREAK: A Discovery of America, <i> By Jonathan Raban (Edward Burlingame Books / HarperCollins: $25; 372 pp.)</i>
- Monrovia District Names Superintendent
- Life With Peacocks: Peaceful but Noisy : Birds: They look beautiful, sound awful and have a taste for pizza. About 20,000 Americans keep peafowl as pets.
- California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Golden Gate to Get Shock Treatment
- Volunteer's Aim: 'Keep Everybody Else Out of the Garbage Can' : Activist: Bea Gaddy remembers when times were bad for her. Now she operates a food pantry, shelters for homeless women and programs for drug addicts.
- New VOA Director Picked
- Where Does School Bus Driver Get Off?
- Port Has a Chance to Shape the Future : Arts: It could incorporate education into its public art master plan, thereby giving students a background and thinking skills they sadly lack.
- Dust Settles, and Festival Has New Life : Art: Many Sawdust Festival exhibitors decide to sit this one out after steep increase in the booth fee. The upshot is a variety of new artists.
- Winner of MS Award Is Just 'Getting on With Life'
- NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : First Time Is the Best : Chicago Boisterously Unites Behind Its Bulls in Initial Trip to NBA Finals
- These Are Tempestuous Times for Team Tyson
- In Brief
- Stage Noir? You Got It! : Robin Wagner (he did the sets for 'Hair,' 'A Chorus Line' and 'Dreamgirls') is the man who's given the look of then-L.A. to 'City of Angels.' If the solarium is familiar, you must have seen 'The Big Sleep'
- Glen Ivy, Titan of Time Sharing, Is Under Siege : Real estate: The Corona-based firm is coping with regulatory problems, the effects of an ill-fated merger and some major competition, but it is going ahead with new resorts.
- Time-Share Depreciation Is Big Financial Drawback : Real estate: Some properties have gone down in value as much as 50%-75% in a matter of weeks. Bargain hunters pay as little as one-fourth retail price for resales.
- Sally Kilbourne has joined Right Associates, a...
- Finding a Train of Thought in Bern
- A Dead Poet's Society : GOETHE: The Poet and the Age, Volume I: The Poetry of Desire (1749-1790), <i> By Nicholas Boyle (Oxford University Press: $30; 807 pp.)</i>
- Paris for Paris Lovers : Not many tourists know what chic Parisians have discovered-that the Right Bank's Marais district is one of the city's best-preserved, most intriguing neighborhoods.
- Napa Valley Auction Sets Record on a Day of Wine--and Shirts
- When a Snack Isn't
- Councilman From Culver City Will Be Radio Show Guest
- Official-Looking Mailer Prompts Foe to Question Peter's Principles
- Nothing Bogus About O.C. Role in Counterfeiting : Crime: 'Funny money' cases developing here increasingly rival those of larger, more urban counties. Orange County has people with funds to finance such things, a U.S. agent says.
- Gulf Marine Shot to Death During Robbery
- Jumping for Toy : Dogs Have Their Day at Frisbee Championships
- At Catcher, Everything Old Is New Again
- NAMES AND NUMBERS
- Glendale Valley Rangers Win Connie Mack Game
- Football War Ended With Merger 25 Years Ago
- "RIDE THE WIND HORSE: AMERICAN GUITAR MUSIC."...
- TCHAIKOVSKY: "Pikovaya Dama." Wieslaw Ochman, Stefka Evstatieva,...
- HISTORY'S LOSERS : THE DISMANTLING OF THE EAST GERMAN SPORTS MACHINE
- IF NO NEWS, SEND RUMORS: Anecdotes of...
- Household Waste to Be Collected
- Hard Times at the Lenin Museum
- Astronaut Questions Rejection of Spacewalk : Shuttle: Flight commander skeptical about NASA's stance on repairing seal that might block payload doors.
- Air Force Pilot Ejects Safely From Stalled Jet
- Frida (Bravo Monday 8 p.m., Tuesday at...
- Starting a City More Expensive Than Expected : Spending: Proposed budget of $7.5 million is almost $2 million more than projected. A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Pasadena : Council Funds for Festival
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : HANDMADE : The Hot-Tub Yacht Club
- PLATFORM : Reining In Research
- Jailing a Feared Narco-Terrorist Won't End Narco-Trafficking : Colombia: The government may have had no choice, but in moving to end extradition, it is also letting Pablo Escobar win his war against his own people.
- Latinos Push for a Seat on U.S. Bench : Law: Flexing rising political muscle, leaders lobby to fill federal court vacancy with a Mexican-American.
- The Organization for the Needs of the...
- Relief in Sight for Dead Zone at El Toro 'Y' : Freeways: The schedule has been stepped up, but improvements won't start for at least another two years.
- Basketball
- Pacoima's Leighton Wins Jalopy Race at Jam-Packed Saugus
- DIGEST : Richardson, St. Pierre Gain Honors
- AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Morrow Again Sharp for West in 10-0 Win
- COMMENTARY : A Battle of Wills : FEAR OF THE M WORD : COUNTERPOINT: A poet argues that multiculturalism is about fair and equal opportunities to make art; tribalism isn't snobbery, it's a conscious and retaliatory cultural withdrawal
- Family Secrets : In her films New Zealand director Jane Campion explores her obsession with the unconscious by looking at interactions in the home
- ONCE THERE WAS A FARM . ....
- A note from Patrice Everett of San...
- Harvey Mudd College Gets $500,000 Grant
- Does Russia's Future Lie in the Stars?
- Anti-Tax Lobbyists Turn Up the Heat : Government: All argue that someone else, not their client, should pay the higher levies. Food, entertainment and newspaper representatives are all making their pitches.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : City Is Feeling Pressure From Latinos Seeking Share of Power : Politics: Officials believe the group has a legitimate gripe on the lack of a council seat. But their gain would come at the expense of which councilman?
- Arrest Reported Near in New Florida Slayings
- Russians Uneasy With U.S.-Style Campaigning : Elections: Yeltsin is front-runner in first-ever contest for president of largest Soviet republic.
- Waldheim Will Seek Release of Western Captives
- Massachusetts Schools Learn to Cut Costs : Education: Districts have reduced or eliminated spending for materials and books to make ends meet during the state's fiscal crisis.
- 'The Hell Months' : Conscientious Objector Recalls Marine Reaction
- Gangs Broaden Turf--and Violence : Crime: Police have identified at least 34 groups, which are warring more fiercely than ever. Officials warn that many more youths could be drawn in.
- NEW BAG FOR ROCK MAG? The rumor...
- I, Derek : Jacobi shuns the fame that followed his stunning role in PBS 'Masterpiece'
- Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Kosinski Death Laid to Drugs, Alcohol
- Returning Yemenis Burden Economy
- Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Four Judges' Homes Raided in Bribe Case
- 6 San Gabriel Students Receive Scholarships
- Couples Heat Up Their Circuits Via Computer
- Returning Ranger Met by Cheering Families
- The Language Gap : Third-Generation Minorities Learn There's Sometimes a Price to Be Paid for 'English Only'
- CSULB Gets $750,000 Grant
- When Values Are in Play, Republicans Have the Edge : Politics: Outfoxed at almost every turn, the Democrats grasp at the health-care issue to revive their sagging appeal among voters.
- Notes about your surroundings.
- Man Accused in Wife's Killing Surrenders
- Retreat From a Beachhead : Forced to End Surfside Patrol, Oceanside Fears Resurgent Crime
- Arleta Man Paralyzed in Drive-By Shooting
- Newborn Baby's Body Found in Motel Closet
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Clemens Cuts Down A's in Oakland, 8-1
- BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Scioscia Has Souvenir of Record
- NCAA GOLF : UNLV's Schutte Wins; Mickelson Tied for 4th
- DONIZETTI: "L'Elisir d'Amore." Kathleen Battle, Luciano Pavarotti,...
- COMMENTARY : It's Time to Jazz Up Playboy's Festival : Too-safe booking, awkward scheduling have stifled the Hollywood Bowl event
- Chicago-Born Theater Company Likes to Live Life a Little Dangerously : IgLoo Presents a Play With a Chilling Message About Love and AIDS
- FICTION
- It's 'McHouse': Priced at $65,000 and Up in 1 Day
- It's Smart to Buy With Future Needs in Mind : Planning: Couples anticipating parenthood should look ahead three years in buying a house instead of expecting to trade up after the birth.
- WIRED
- When Buyer's Remorse Sets In
- OUR NATIONAL PARKS by John Muir...
- Caltech Receives $300,000 for Research
- When Evening Clothes Meant Elegance
- A Guide to the Best of Southern California : FOOD : A Little Italy
- Their Pay's More Than Peanuts
- The Rev. William Miller's voice cracks with...
- Baldwin Park : Workers Protest Pay Plan
- FREEWAY REPAIRS : Caltrans Issues Motorists' Advisory
- Zimbabwe's AIDS-HIV Disaster Grows
- Myanmar Won't Accept Returnees From Thailand
- U.S. Ambassador Cautions Kuwait on Rights Abuses
- Retro : The 'Addams Family' Tree
- Two Cold War Pawns Begin to Break Free : Out of Angola and Ethiopia comes a pinch of optimism
- INTO THE CAPITALIST JUNGLE : Psychologically, the pioneers of Soviet business resemble American drug dealers more than the Jaycess.
- Survivors Stunned by Murder Suspect's Acquittal : Inglewood: Prosecutors were certain they could convict a 21-year-old man of murder and rape. For jurors, though, the case wasn't so simple.
- Mobil to Begin Pipeline Work Despite Lawsuit
- Dodger Bullpen Fails as Cubs Win, 4-3
- Korea Takes Advantage of U.S. Lapses : Volleyball: Americans suffer demoralizing World League loss to previously winless Koreans.
- Goal-Line Stand : Despite Off-Field Problems, Smith Says USC Football Program Is Digging In
- FILM COMMENT : Who Was That 'Moonlighting' Detective? Maybe He Can Piece It Together for Us
- 'Dream' Retirement Areas
- Pipeline Is Planned Despite Lawsuit
- Residents, Agency Clash on Eminent Domain Proposal
- Pomona : Illegal Fireworks Seized
- Snakewall Owner Is Snakebit by Del Mar Politics
- UCI Puts Unlucky Faculty on Hold
- RECORD REVIEW : A Passionate, All-Star 'Oedipe'
- *** GEORGE STRAIT "Chill of an Early Fall" <i> MCA</i>
- * Lloyd Brenner has been named general...
- Life Isn't Easy for Time-Share Resort Marketer Glen Ivy : Real estate: The Corona-based firm is coping with regulatory problems, effects of an ill-fated merger and some major competition. But it is going ahead with new resorts.
- How to Be a Minor Writer
- Use Paralegal or Attorney for Legal Advice?
- FICTION
- Coping With Woodchucks : SECOND NATURE: A Gardener's Education, <i> By Michael Pollan (Atlantic Monthly Press: $19.95; 258 pp.)</i>
- Be Sure to Understand Deal Before Investing
- * Fred Richardson has been appointed vice...
- Use wire cylinders to keep tomato plants...
- New York Bus Speaks Up, Announces Destinations
- California IN BRIEF : AUBURN : Congressman Picks Up His Diploma
- The Duke Ellington Society will feature the...
- Fur Trappers Living by the Skin of Their Teeth
- ELECTIONS 6TH COUNCIL DISTRICT : Vote Results Show Galanter's Dominance
- It's a Show and Tell-avision for Book-Lover
- Stop Nibbling and Get It Done : New state environmental agency needs a quick birth, not prolonged agony
- CITY HALL ROUNDUP : Neighbors back off bulldozer threat as home nears completion after 14 years.
- Marriage Plan of AIDS Victim, 14, Leads to Death Threats
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Trevino 'Exhausted' but Leads by Three
- Taking Horseplay Seriously
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Inglewood a Breeze for Tight Spot
- More Haydn for Mozart Year
- Ill Feelings Over Self-Insurance : Workplace: Some firms believe that it's cheaper to pay employee medical claims themselves. But such plans can leave workers with far less protection.
- Saudi Deals Pave Way for Oil Price Stability
- Discounts to Florida Offered for Travelers
- Restaurants : COUNTER CULTURE : <i> Where to Eat </i> Foie Gras <i> in a Mini-Mall? At Santa Monica's Carrots, for Starters.</i>
- Saying Goodby to Tired Southwest Look
- A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman...
- The Good Humor Women deck : Lifetime special's theme says it all: 'You've Come a Long Way, Maybe'
- Prime Minister Calls for Unity on Cyprus Visit
- U.S. Weighing Deal to End A-Arms in Korea
- MS Award Winner Just 'Getting on With Life'
- A Vision in 3-D : Organizer of exhibit hopes to find a permanent home in Pasadena for holograms
- Soul of the Matter
- There's something enchanting about miniature trains that...
- Ethics Panel Investigates Ex-Planner's Role in Pact : Inquiry: Former official says he merely acted as a liaison during application for contract, not as a lobbyist, which would violate year-old law.
- Sockers Season-Ticket Sales Rise as Effort Begins to Save Franchise
- SAILING : Chayah Finishes Second, First to Lead by One at Long Beach
- Muncy Delivers Winning Single for South, 6-3
- SPORTSCOPE : Entries Being Accepted for Golf Tournament
- Seles Wins, but Cuts Off Talk of Slam
- BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Presley Cut, Hammaker Recalled
- 59,502 See Tigers Defeat Abbott, Angels
- NBA FINALS : LAKERS vs. CHICAGO BULLS : Vlade You Know About That? He Can Write, Too
- GYMNASTICS: U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : UCLA's Waller Wins Close Fight; Zmeskal Defends Title
- UNLV's Johnson Makes Point but Ultimately Comes Up Short
- TOP HEAVY: Heavy D. and the Boyz...
- FUN COUPLES : This Time, Let's Take a Run Through the 'Jungle' With the Woman as the Guide
- To Geffen, the Leak of 'Bad Apple' Has a Rotten Core
- David C. Towbin has joined Gordon-Friedman-Baldwinson Architects,...
- Redwood Planters Add Charm to Patio
- Caddy Takes Tools to Work Area
- Valuation Course Set
- Settling Into 56,500 Sq. Ft.
- The Matches Loom, but Wimbledon Is Forever
- THE MOONS OF JUPITER by Alice Munro...
- Sorbonne Taught Her to Be a Figure of Speech
- South Pasadena : Construction Ban Extended
- Junk Food Spreading Malnutrition, Stunted Growth in Pacific Isles
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Gorbachev Ready to Hand West a Bill for Perestroika
- Azusa : Home Improvement Loans
- Clinics Caught in Conflict of Abortion Rules
- Prosecutors, Police Wait for Justice : Murderers: 'How much longer' will appeals delay executions of Orange County's Death Row denizens? Authorities wonder in frustration.
- And One for Nancy
- Tough Tug of War Over the Control of Water Company : Utilities: Corona and Elsinore Valley Water District each says it needs the Temescal Valley company to improve the quality and quantity of product it sells.
- High-Tech MTV : 'Liquid Television' shows what visual wizards can do with animation and pop culture
- GOLD MINERS & GUTTERSNIPES: Tales of California...
- A Season's Beatings Television Had It's Hits, but a Few Rotten Eggs Left a Dubious Odor
- COLUMN LEFT/ HAROLD WILLENS : Preventing a New World Disorder : As they inch toward nuclear disarmament, the superpowers must convert the newly nuclear.
- CAMPUS CORRESPONDENCE : The Bogyman Gagging Students Isn't the PC Issue--It's Apathy
- Legendre Pitches His Way to Contract With Dodgers
- World Bowl Is Strictly European
- COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : LSU's Record Offense Cruises to Crown, 6-3
- Not Kidding Around : Mets' Doug Simons Finds That It Is Easier to Get Batters Out Than It Is to Get In
- BASEBALL : Faster Play Long Time in Coming
- BELMONT NOTES : Farma Way's Race Angers Lukas
- U.S. Soccer Team Improved Since Disaster in World Cup
- WATER WATCH
- THE CAPITAL OF HIP
- Three Not Six
- WHEN WERE YOU BORN?
- Dimmer's Signal May Disturb Some People
- Spending Priorities
- Gnatcatcher
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