2010-2011 CHAPTER CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Posted as information becomes available from chapter hosts.
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Archival chapter conference schedules listed following the current schedule.
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October 16, 2010
Host
Canada Chapter
Location/Contact
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Carolyn Whiting
c.whiting@atwhiting.com
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Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors (ES/G/SG)[2010]
Bart Harvey
Advanced Data Presentations: Tables, Graphs, and Charts (ADV)[701]
Bart Harvey
Principles of Pharmacoeconomics (SM/EW/PH)[3522]
Christopher Longo
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April 9, 2011
Host
New England Chapter
Location/Contact
Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center
Sturbridge, MA
TBD
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May 1-4, 2011
Host
Pacific Southwest Chapter
Location/Contact
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Grove, CA
Sharon Dana:
co-director1@amwa-pacsw.org
Jane Neff Rollins:
co-director2@amwa-pacsw.org
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Basic Grammar I (ES/G)[2000]
Jude Richard
Basic Grammar II and Usage (ES/G)[2001]
Jude Richard
Elements of Medical Terminology (ES/G/SG)[2005]
Barbara Gastel
Critical Appraisal for Writers and Editors of Biomedical Research Articles (ADV)[726]
MaryAnn Foote
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May 14, 2011
Host
Rocky Mountain Chapter
Location/Contact
Millennium Harvest House
Elise Eller
elise.eller@gmail.com
(720) 935-3827
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Basics of Epidemiology (RR/EW/PH/SG)[4001]
Karen Schliep
Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors (ES/G/SG)[2010]
Karen Schliep
Essential Ethics for Medical Communicators (ES)[2006]
Cindy Hamilton
Tables and Graphs (ES/G)[2011]
Cindy Hamilton
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June 4, 2011
Host
Michigan Chapter
Location/Contact
TBD
TBD
TBD
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2010 CONFERENCES THAT HAVE ALREADY TAKEN PLACE
(For Information Only)
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March 12-13, 2010
Host
Florida Chapter
Location/Contact
Hilton Garden Inn-Sea World
Orlando, FL
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Sentence Structure and Patterns (ES/G) [109]
Susan Aiello, DVM, ELS
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System (SM/SBS) [1102]
Susan Aiello, DVM, ELS
Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors (ES/G/SG) [110]
Thomas Lang
Risks and Ratios(ADV) [721]
Thomas Lang
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The Florida Chapter will host the BELS exam on Friday, March 12, 2010,1-4 PM.
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March 20, 2010
Host
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Location/Contact
North Bethesda Marriott
North Bethesda, MD
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The Electronic Common Technical Document (RR/PH) [415]
Peggy Boe, RN
IND in eCTD Format (ADV) [731]
Peggy Boe, RN
Ethical Standards in Medical Publication (CP/EW/PH) [205]
Cindy Hamilton, PhD, ELS
Business Aspects of a Freelance Career (B/FL) [301]
Cindy Hamilton, PhD, ELS
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April 10, 2010
Hosts
Indiana Chapter
Ohio Valley Chapter
Location/Contact
Indianapolis Zoo
Indianapolis, IN
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Writing Abstracts(CP/EW/PH) [221]
Susan Aiello
Introduction to the Cardiovascular System (SM/SBS) [1102]
Susan Aiello
Electronic Regulatory Submissions (RR/PH) [406]
Art Gertel
Strategies for Improving Document Quality for Pharmaceutical Communication Managers(ADV) [722]
Art Gertel
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April 17, 2010
Host
Southwest Chapter
Location/Contact
University of Houston-Downtown
Houston, TX
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Effective Paragraphing (ES/G) [103]
Flo Witte
Sentence Diagramming for Clarity and Practicality (CP/G) [114]
Flo Witte
Basics of Health Care Compliance (RR/EW) [238]
Joan Nilson
Computer Searching the Medical Literature (ADV) [707]
Joan Nilson
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April 18-21, 2010
Host
Northern California Chapter
Location/Contacts
Asilomar Confernce Grounds
Pacific Grove, CA
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Risks and Ratios(ADV) [721]
Thomas Lang
Author-Editor Relationship(CP/EW/FL) [201]
Dan Liberthson
Basic Immunology(SM/SBS) [1100]
Michael Petrarca
Tables and Graphs [editorialapproach](ES/G) [111]
Howard Smith
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The Northern California Chapter will host the BELS exam on Sunday, April 18, 2010,1-5 PM.
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May 7, 2010
Host
Carolinas Chapter
Location/Contact
The Friday Center
Chapel Hill, NC
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Ethical Standards in Medical Publication(CP/EW/PH) [205]
Nancy Taylor
Basic Grammar II and Usage(ES/G) [113]
Nancy Taylor
Writing Abstracts(CP/EW/PH) [221]
Thomas Lang
Reporting Randomized Trials in Science Journals(ADV) [719]
Thomas Lang
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May 14, 2010
Host
Michigan Chapter
Location/Contact
Dahlmann Campus Inn
Ann Arbor, MI
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Organizing the Medical Paper(CP/EW/FL) [213]
Susan Aiello
Effective Paragraphing(ES/G) [103]
Susan Aiello
Journal Submissions Other than Research Articles(CP/EW) [209]
Barbara Gastel
Medical Journalism: From Choosing aTopic Through Polishing the Piece(CP/EW/FL) [211]
Barbara Gastel
Evidence Based Medicine: Bringing Scienceto the ArtofMedicine (NC)
Tamara Ball
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May 15, 2010
Host
Delaware Valley Chapter
Location/Contact
Wyndham Princeton Forrestal Hotel & Conference Center
Plainsboro, NJ
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Ethical Standards in Medical Publication(CP/EW/PH) [205]
Nancy Taylor
Sentence Diagramming for Clarity and Practicality(CP/G) [114]
Nancy Taylor
Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors(ES/G/SG) [110]
Jessica Ancker
Educating Sales Representatives About Science and Medicine(B/FL/PH) [303]
Kevin Flynn
Writing a Protocol in Compliance with the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Guidelines(NC)
Paula Fischthal
From Bench Scientist to Medical Writer(NC)
Andrea Gwosdow
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July 23, 2010
Host
Greater Chicago Area Chapter
Location/Contact
Hilton Garden Inn--North Shore
Evanston, IL
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Introduction to the Renal System(SM/SBS) [1103]
Susan Aiello
Proofreading(CP/EW) [217]
Susan Aiello
Introduction to Writing Clinical Study Reports(RR/PH) [417]
Ruth Noland
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2009 CONFERENCES THAT HAVE ALREADY TAKEN PLACE
(For Information Only)
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February 27 - March 1, 2009
Host
Florida Chapter
Location/Contact
Embassy Suites
Orlando, FL
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Reporting Correlation and Regression Analyses (G/SG) [107]
Jane Neff Rollins, MSPH
Writing and Designing Materials for Patient Education (EW/PRAM) [224]
Sharon Nancekivell, MA
Introduction to Writing Clinical Study Reports (PH) [417]
Ruth Noland, PharmD, ELS
Elements of Medical Terminology (G/SG) [104]
Lori Alexander, MTPW, ELS
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March 28, 2009
Host
New EnglandChapter
Location/Contact
Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center
Sturbridge, MA
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Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors (G/SG) [110]
Thomas A. Lang
Tables and Graphs (editorial approach) (G) [111]
Thomas A. Lang
Organizing the Biomedical Paper (EW/FL) [213]
Howard M. Smith
Writing Abstracts (EW/PH) [221]
Howard M. Smith
Freelance Forum (NC)
Jill M. Shuman, Francesca Coltrera, Kevin P. Flynn, Andrea Gwosdow, Nancy Knoblock Hunton, and Laurie B. LaRusso
Health Literacy: The Writer's Role in Creating Linguistically and Culturally Appropriate Materials (NC)
Helen Osborne
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April 26-29, 2009
Host
Pacific SouthwestChapter
Location/Contact
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Grove, CA
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Reporting Correlation and Regression Analyses (G/SG) [107]
Jane Neff Rollins, MSPH
Basics of Epidemiology for Medical Communicators (EW/PH/SG) [202]
Jane Neff Rollins, MSPH
Ethical Standards in Medical Publication (EW/PH) [205]
Nancy D. Taylor, PhD, ELS
The IND in eCTD Format (ADV) [731]
Peggy Boe, RN
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The Pacific Southwest Chapter will host the BELS exam on Sunday,April 26, 2009,1-4 PM.
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May 1, 2009
Host
Carolinas Chapter
Location/Contact
Friday Center
Chapel Hill, NC
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Tables and Graphs (G) [111]
Howard Smith
Electronic Common Technical Document (PH) [415]
Howard Smith
Basic Grammar I (G) [112]
Flo Witte
Microediting(ADV) [717]
Flo Witte
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The Carolinas Chapter will host the BELS exam on Friday, May 1, 2009,8:30-11:30 AM.
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May 2, 2009
Host
NorthwestChapter
Location/Contact
Talaris Conference Center
Seattle, WA
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Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors (G/SG) [110]
Thomas A. Lang
Tables and Graphs (editorial approach) (G) [111]
Thomas A. Lang
Internet-How and Where to Find Info (EW/FL)[232]
Thomas Gegeny
Effectively Searching Online Databases (EW/FL) [233]
Thomas Gegeny
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May 16, 2009
Host
Delaware ValleyChapter
Location/Contact
Wyndham Princeton Forrestal Hotel & Conference Center
Plainsboro, NJ
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Writing Abstracts (EW/PH) [221]
Cindy Hamilton, PharmD, ELS
Creating Effective Poster Presentations (EW/PH) [230]
Cindy Hamilton, PharmD, ELS
Writing the Final Report of a Clinical Trial (PH) [414]
Howard M. Smith
Tables and Graphs (G) [111]
Howard M. Smith
Breaking into the Pharmaceutical Agency/Medical Communications Company Sector (NC)
Marc Grobman
Publication Planning: From Should We to How Do We (NC)
Cynthia Landis Kryder
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July31, 2009
Host
Greater ChicagoChapter
Location/Contact
Abbott
Abbott Park, IL
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Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors (G/SG) [110]
Bart Harvey
Basics of Epidemiology for Medical Communicators (EW/PH/SG) [202]
Bart Harvey
Improving Comprehension: Theories and Research Findings (EW/ED) [207]
Tom Lang
Understanding and Reporting the Performance Characteristics of Diagnostic Tests (ADV) [725]
Tom Lang
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The Chicago Chapter will host the BELS exam on Saturday August 1, 2009, 9 AM-Noon.
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August8, 2009
Host
Ohio Valley Chapter&
Indiana Chapter
Location/Contact
Camargo Pharmaceutical Services
Cincinnati, OH
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Advanced Writing (ADV) [706]
Susan Aiello, DVM, ELS
Introduction to the Renal System (SBS) [1103]
Susan Aiello, DVM, ELS
Essentials of Copyediting (EW) [204]
Jim Cozzarin, ELS
Writing and Copyediting the Multimedia Project (EW/FL) [223]
Jim Cozzarin, ELS
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TheOhio Valley and IndianaChapters will host the BELS exam on Sunday August 9, 2009, 9 AM-Noon.
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August14, 2009
Host
MichiganChapter
Location/Contact
The Dahlmann Campus Inn
Ann Arbor, MI
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Tables and Graphs [editorial approach] (G) [111]
Cindy Hamilton
Creating Effective Poster Presentations (EW/PH) [230]
Cindy Hamilton
Launching a Freelance Writing Career (FL) [305]
Brian Bass
Mind Your (Freelance) Business (NC)
Brian Bass
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2008 CONFERENCES THAT HAVE ALREADY TAKEN PLACE
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February 29-March 2, 2008
Host
Florida Chapter
Location/Contact
Embassy Suites
Orlando, FL |
Microediting (ADV) [717]
Flo Witte
Writing Abstracts(EW/PH) [221]
Flo Witte
Essentials of Copyediting (EW)[204]
Susan Aiello
Tables and Graphs [editorial approach] (G) [111]
SusanAiello
The Renal System (NC)
Susan Aiello
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The Florida Chapter will host the BELS exam on Friday,February 29, 2008, 1-4 PM.
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March 30-April 2, 2008
Host
Northern California Chapter
Location/Contact
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Pacific Grove, CA |
Writing the Final Report of a Clinical Trial (PH) [414]
Lawrence Liberti
The Internet: Where and How toFind the Information You Seek(EW/FL) [232]
Thomas Gegeny
Writing and Designing Materialsfor Patient Education(EW/PRAM) [224]
Edie Stern
Reporting Randomized Trials in Science Journals (ADV) [719]
Thomas A.Lang |
The Northern California Chapter will host the BELS exam on Sunday, March 30, 2008.
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April 18, 2008
Host
Canada Chapter
Location/Contact
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, ONT
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Writing and Designing Materials for Patient Education (EW/PRAM) [224]
Sharon Nancekivell
Improving Comprehension: Theories and Research Findings (EW/ED) [207]
Thomas A. Lang
Principles of Pharmacoeconomics (EW/PH) [216]
Christopher J. Longo
Reporting Randomized Trials in Science Journals (ADV) [719]
Thomas A.Lang |
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May 2, 2008
Host
Carolinas Chapter
Location/Contact
The Friday Center
Chapel Hill, NC
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Sentence Structure and Patterns (G) [109]
Susan E. Aiello
The Synergy of Style, Substance, and Audience (ADV) [711]
Elliott Churchill
Building a New Drug Application(PH) [402]
Howard M. Smith
Proofreading (EW) [217]
Susan E. Aiello
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The Carolinas Chapter will host the BELS exam on Friday, May 2, 2008, 9 AM-noon.
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May 2-3, 2008
Host
Mid-America Chapter
Location/Contact
The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Independence, MO (Kansas City Area)
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Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors (G/SG ) [110]
Bart Harvey
Understanding Sample Size and Study Power (ADV) [729]
Bart Harvey |
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May 3, 2008
Host
Northwest Chapter
Location/Contact
Talaris Conference Center
Seattle, WA
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Writing and Copyediting the Multimedia Project (EW/FL) [223]
James R. Cozzarin
Essentials of Copyediting (EW) [204]
James R. Cozzarin |
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May 17, 2008
Host
Delaware Valley Chapter
Location/Contact
Wyndham Princeton Forrestal Hotel & Conference Center
Plainsboro, NJ |
Making Effective Slides (EW) [210]
Ann L. Davis
Writing Abstracts (EW) [221]
Susan E. Aiello
Investigational New Drug Applications (PH) [407]
Jennifer A. Fissekis
Writing for Video (EW/PRAM) [237]
Ann L. Davis
Introduction to the Renal System (NC)
Susan E. Aiello
Basic Principles of Epidemiologic Research For Medical Communicators (NC)
John Bukowski
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June 6, 2008
Host
Southwest Chapter
Location/Contact
Tulane University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA
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Basic Grammar 1(G) [112]
Jude Richard
Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors(G/SG) [110]
Susan Bairnsfather
Elements of Medical Terminology(G/SG) [104]
Barbara Gastel
Advanced Writing (ADV) [706]
Marianne Mallia
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June 21, 2008
Host
Mid-Atlantic Chapter
Location/Contact
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Effective Paragraphing(G) [103]
Helen Hodgson
Advanced Writing(ADV) [706]
Helen Hodgson
Writing About Health and Medicine for Consumer Publications (EW/FL) [222]
Jill Shuman
Tables and Graphs (G) [111]
Howard M Smith
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July 25, 2008
Host
Greater Chicago Chapter
Location/Contact
Abbott
Abbott Park, IL
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Basics of Human Anatomy and Physiology (EW/PH/SG) [227]
MaryAnn Foote
Launching a Freelance Writing Career (FL) [305]
Brian Bass
Critical Appraisal for Writers and Editors Of Biomedical Research Articles (ADV) [726]
MaryAnn Foote
Effective Paragraphing (G) [103]
Flo Witte
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August 2, 2008
Host
Rocky Mountain Chapter
Location/Contact
University Guest House & Conference Center
Salt Lake City, UT
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Statistics for Medical Writers and Editors (G/SG ) [110]
Thomas A. Lang
Tables and Graphs [editorial approach](G) [111]
Thomas A. Lang
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August 22, 2008
Host
Indiana Chapter
Location/Contact
Central Indianapolis Public Library
Indianapolis, IN
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Effective Paragraphing (G) [103]
Flo Witte
Microediting (ADV) [717]
Flo Witte
Writing the Final Report of a Clinical Trial (PH) [414]
Howard M. Smith
The Electronic Common Technical Document (PH) [415]
Howard M. Smith
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August 23, 2008
Host
Southeast Chapter
Location/Contact
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Atlanta, GA
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Tables and Graphs [editorial approach](G) [111]
Cindy Hamilton
Business Aspects of a Freelance Career(FL) [301]
Cindy Hamilton
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